LAURENT FERRIER. RARE ET BELLE MONTRE BRACELET EN OR GRIS 18K (750) MOUVEMENT MECANIQUE AVEC MICRO ROTOR

LAURENT FERRIER. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD MANUAL WIND WITH MICRO ROTOR WRISTWATCH Galet Classic, Ref: LCF004.G1.OBN.1, Circa 2014

LAURENT FERRIER. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD MANUAL WIND WITH MICRO ROTOR WRISTWATCH
Model: Galet Classic
Reference: LCF004.G1.OBN.1
Date: Circa 2014
Movement: 35-jewel Cal.FBN 229.01 manual wind, No.235
Dial: Solid silver dial 925Ag in silver opal colour, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute divisions with 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, assegai-shaped hands
Case: Brushed and polished pebble form, exhibition snap on back
Strap/Bracelet: Brown Laurent Ferrier alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K white gold buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 40mm - Weight: 76,99gr
Accompaniments: Laurent Ferrier fitted box, loop, travel pouch, outer card

Laurent Ferrier was born in 1946 to a family of watchmakers. Soon after completing his watch making training he joined Patek Philippe, remaining at the company for several decades and rising to the rank of Technical Director. In 2009 Laurent Ferrier left Patek Philippe to start his eponymous brand, producing roughly 150 pieces per year.

As well as being a highly accomplished watch maker Laurent Ferrier is also a semi professional racing driver. In 1979 he finished 3rd at Le Mans, one place behind Paul Newman.

The current watch hails from the Galet collection. Galet, or "pebble" in French, describes the smooth, rounded edges which are signature features of the model.