Laurent Ferrier is a true master with an understated aesthetic, and technical ingenuity that is rooted in the classic traditions of the past, but with a modern appeal. A trained watchmaker, he spent almost 40 years working at Patek Philippe in product development before creating his own brand, when he introduced his superb tourbillon wristwatch, the Galet Classique Tourbillon Double Spiral in 2010. Since then, he has produced other, ground breaking complicated timepieces including the Galet Minute Repeater and the Galet Traveller, which is Ferrier’s modern reinterpretation of Patek Philippe’s renowned reference 2597 travel-time watch.

In 2019, Ferrier released the Bridge One model, a departure from the brands traditional smooth rounded pebble-like cases to a curved rectangular case with fluid-like lines featuring their new in-house, manual wound movement, the calibre LF107.01. Inspired by Passerelle de l’Ile in Geneva, the case is indeed shaped like a bridge, illustrated via its arched case design. The Passerelle de l’Ile in Geneva was completed in 1876 and designed as a pedestrian bridge to cross the fast-flowing waters of the River Rhone. This formed the same inspiration behind the unique collaboration between Laurent Ferrier and Urwerk for Only Watch 2017, the Arpal One.

Generously donated by Laurent Ferrier, the present wristwatch, movement number 062, is in brand new, unused condition. The watch is complete with warranty and presentation pouch. The Bridge One is an impressive, modern masterpiece with a vintage vibe stemming from its rectangular case and onion crown. Independent watchmakers have become very popular in the marketplace and this example is a welcome addition to any collection.

This watch is being sold to benefit the Horological Society of New York’s ongoing education initiatives, in support of international traveling and virtual education programs, scholarships for students of watchmaking, and awards to watchmaking schools.