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Laurent Ferrier

Ref. LCF001-R

Galet Classic Tourbillon Double Spiral

A rare, attractive and possibly special order pink gold tourbillon wristwatch with red Roman numeral at 12 o'clock

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- A paradigm of understatement, at first glance the present timepiece would appear as a simple time-only wristwatch. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The deceptively simple - and elegant beyond measure - case houses a masterpiece of engineering: the double spiral tourbillon. With its rounded bezel, curved lugs and hallmark onion-shaped crown, the Galet Classic Double Spiral Tourbillon perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Laurent Ferrier brand. In his own words, Ferrier's pieces focus on delivering "simplicity, precision and pure, uncluttered beauty" which is exactly what one finds in this piece.

- Behind the dial lies the heart of the watch, and in this case, the Double Spiral Tourbillon. Inspired by Abraham-Louis Breguet's double direct-impulse escapement invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the tourbillon features a double hairspring balance, which consists of two hairsprings one atop the other that beat in opposite directions, meaning that one spring erases the variations of the other, which permits greater accuracy.

- Most interestingly, we believe that the present timepiece is a special order as a Red roman numeral can be found on the white grand feu enamel dial at 12 o'clock, which is usually black. The seconds track is printed in black, rather than the habitual red print. The dial furthermore displays "Double Spiral" rather than the commonly found "Tourbillon Double Spiral". Special order timepieces can only be granted to the most exclusive and special clients, making this timepiece an extremely rare specimen due to its unique features.

Laurent Ferrier

Swiss | 2008

Introducing its first watch to critical acclaim in 2010, Laurent Ferrier was founded by long-time Swiss watchmaker of the same name. Following a 37-year career at Patek Philippe, Ferrier founded the brand in 2008, creating timeless wristwatches inspired by the finest wrist and pocket watches from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Revered by collectors around the world for their genuine innovations and understated elegance, the brand specializes in exquisitely hand-finished movements featuring state-of-the-art watchmaking technology. Galet, or "pebble" in French, describes the signature feature of the brand's cases used across its collection — with soft curves, domed crystals and rounded edges reminding one of a smooth pebble.



Key models include the Galet Classic Tourbillon Double Spiral and the Galet Micro-Rotor, with stunning movement architectures designed after prestigious observatory chronometer movements of the twentieth century.

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