Laurent Ferrier - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Laurent Ferrier
    Year: Circa 2022
    Movement No: 925
    Case No: 0/12
    Model Name: Classic Micro-Rotor Prototype, Revolution & The Rake
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. FBN 229.01, 35 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Calf
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Laurent Ferrier pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Laurent Ferrier certificate stamped Revolution Media PTE LTD dated 17th August 2022, loupe, instruction manual, additional stainless steel bracelet, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In collaboration since 2020 with Revolution & The Rake with the launch of their first Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin with a two-tone sector dial and Arabic numerals paired with a Milanese bracelet. Following the success, in 2021 the collaboration released two stainless steel sector models, the Classic Origin and the Classic Micro-Rotor.

    Preserved in pristine condition, the present timepiece is the Laurent Ferrier Classic Micro-Rotor sized at 40mm diameter with a contemporary twist on the dial. Giving life to this timepiece is the self-winding FNB 229.01 micro rotor calibre with a natural escapement.

    Ticking all the boxes for collectors with ingenuity and beauty, the present example’s rarity is heightened by the number that is engraved on the caseback. Numbered 0/12 corresponding its certificate, this is the prototype of the series. Paired with a slate grey calf strap with Alcantara lining or the choice of a steel milanese bracelet that is equally stunning, this is a highly collectible timepiece from the collaboration.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Property from the Original Owner

822

A very rare and attractive prototype limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, salmon sunburst dial, Breguet numerals, certificate and presentation box, numbered 0 of a limited edition of 12 pieces made for Revolution & The Rake

Circa 2022
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 310,000 
€18,700-36,200
$20,500-39,700

Sold for HK$381,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023