Independents

Hi everyone, I just spent two very fulfilling days in Geneva : two visits over three hours each to the Patek Philippe Museum (so many wonders to (re)discover and understand and so much material for coming posts), several watch try-ons : Roger Dubuis, Fran...  

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And the one you show is probably just as great as the one I've tried one. But, for my taste, I know now that there's just no other way to go than this YG, white enamel, Roman numerals.

And when you do, it's wonderful.

Just curious is the hinged case back the only thing covering the movement, or is there another case back behind it?

And so is the 2N yellow gold case (2N is as light as yellow gold can be - LF told me that he would have liked it to be even lighter but that was not really/easily possible). And so is the movement and so are the hands. I've tried on many watches over the ... 

even if it takes a few years... At least it really makes sense to me. Best, Emmanuel

It embodies the apex of stylistic and technical features you have pointed out, on numerous occasions, appeal to you the most. Personally, I'd go for the platinum case, teal dial variant 😉👌. Thanks for the excellent images, I can't wait to see your upcomin... 

It is of course a matter of personal taste, I'm fully aware of it, and the pt/teal variant is definitely just as great as the OG one. Simply, the OG moves something very deep inside me: it just works for me and speaks to me in a way very few other watches... 

I think the only time I've felt THAT consumed with a timepiece was when I saw the Reverso Gyrotourbillon IV at the factory. Nico was witness to my total amazement with that watch. 😊

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I could go with any variant but I agree with you the yellow gold enamel dial looks the best.

of course. It’s all about what resonates with you. And I must say that this one, in this particular configuration, moved something deep inside me. Best, Emmanuel

You raise a very interesting point though. Get my first LF or wait and save for the ultimate - the double spiral. Did you like the white gold version with the black dial also? For coloured metal I usually prefer rose gold to yellow gold. May I ask what wa... 

shown in the post and I love it. But, first, I much prefer manual winding movements because I enjoy the daily winding ritual so much. So the tourbillon is more appealing to me than the micro rotor (even if the haptic winding feedback is excellent on that ... 

I hope you can get the LF Tourbillon Double Spiral in yellow gold with enamel dial soon, will be waiting to hear the good news. Also waiting your other posts regarding your trip to Geneve whenever you fancy.

of a couple of years, but it’s very fine as it is. Will be posting more as soon as I have enough time. Best, Emmanuel

Stunning...because also it has so much craft involved in its construction that you won't realise till you look deeper. Enamel dial, roman numerals...yellow gold..I like this trio. I guess wen you've seen it all, there will come that ONE WATCH...that rules... 

because its aesthetic corresponds to what deeply resonates with me: elegance, discretion, timelessness. And it’s why I ended up buying my micro-rotor. But this particular yellow gold tourbillon is pure magic. Hopefully I’ll make it mine in a few years. It... 

Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

The beautiful movement and architecture. Great finishing. Unassuming dial. All top quality stuff. A worthy grail 👍

And this particular configuration resonates with me very deeply. Best, Emmanuel

Glad that you have found your grail. I hope you'll achieve your long term project soon.

It will more likely take a couple of years, but I’ll see if I can make it happen. Thank you!🙏🏼 Best, Emmanuel

I know this because I agree!

Well, I guess we have impeccable taste! 😇 Best, Emmanuel

It is not hard to understand how you feel this way about this stunning watch it really is quite magnificent and the white enamel dial with those beautiful and elegant roman numerals and those sleek hands really are something else. Not even counting the to... 

I will post more as soon as I have enough time. Best, Emmanuel

I hope so too but I know it will probably take a couple of years. So not soon, but it’s fine with me. Best, Emmanuel

I have also had the opportunity to visit the LF atelier. A wonderful experience and wonderful watches. And really nice people.

who share some characteristics with the watches they make (or vice versa). Simplicity, kindness, understatement, etc. I’m glad you consider this watch a pinnacle too. Best, Emmanuel

And of late I’ve been on the track of less is more, hold out for the one that really has an impact on my collecting. So I am fully supportive of you having several fallow years in order to end up with this beauty. As an aside, I was also in Geneva (and su... 

Yes, I think that being patient and sober to achieve such a goal makes a lot of sense and is the right way to go (for me at least). I’m sorry that we missed this opportunity to meet ! Hopefully next time! Best, Emmanuel

Not only I am a big fan of LF in general for their pure beautiful sober and classy design but also for their amazing nicely designed movement and finishing, without mentioning the kindness and professionalism of Laurent and Christian Ferrier… Amazing that...  

I’m so happy we share a similar strong taste for these two timepieces! If the rose gold/slate dial example you photographed so beautifully belonged to AdM it could be my example, as I acquired it from him! As for your limited steel Tourbillon, it looks wo... 

…actually it was mine and I simply made a shooting of my watch 😂🤷‍♂️

And the OG Tourbillon, with YG case and white enamel dial is in a league of its own, imo (for my taste, of course). Best, Emmanuel

Thanks for sharing.

Best, Emmanuel