Author Topic: my first reveal in MWF... (Read 9499 times)

shing · « **on:** November 16, 2013, 10:14:50 PM »

Very pleased I received this today on a cool, a early wintry and sunny Hong Kong morning.

I had given this brand much thought for one year...

, and finally booked the piece in June. Delivery took almost six months as it had a custom dial.

so presenting my first Laurent Ferrier -- the micro rotor galet micro rotor...

After a day of wearing this, I must say the asthetic presentation of my particular piece, and the wear, is giving me a horological-high that exceeds, say, the a Patek Calatrava (multi-fold I would add) or any of my three-hand watches. Principally because of the particular slate grey dial (which I cannot find in any/almost all slate grey dials in the market), the custom breguet numerals which the accentuate the classicism, the LF hands that makes it very distinctively LF, and finally the 40 mm case shape and 'bulb' crown -- this last facet of the watch is beautifully proportioned and I love the incredible elegance with which it sits on my wrist.

my 2 cents ! thanks for reading.

David_cheong · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2013, 10:24:02 PM »

Thank you for sharing, thats a good read.

dc

JOS2012 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2013, 10:26:29 PM »

a truly beautiful piece..

I can imagine your hair could even stand on its ends, if you looked at the dial and movement long enough…..
I've seen excellent pics of a LF.

Although I do not own either a PP or a LF, I think I can understand ur feeling of the LF over the PP.
Perhaps the only niggling concern is servicing over a very long term period and to a much lesser extent, the subsequent price/value?

davidtth · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2013, 05:30:55 AM »

very impressive ! the grey dial is just awesome

ndtaan · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2013, 05:34:03 AM »

never thought I could see the watch here.
Thanks for sharing.

shahkl2u · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2013, 08:28:25 AM »

simple beautiful dress watch...

sidestreaker · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2013, 09:15:23 AM »

That's breathtakingly beautiful! Never thought we get to see a LF here.

Thanks for sharing and great seeing you here, Shing!

chrisyen · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2013, 10:07:12 AM »

The micro rotor movement really well finished
The beveled of bridges is at perfection level...
Some macro on the movement will b gd!

j0shua · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2013, 10:15:11 AM »

Wow. That is really something. Absolutely stunning watch.

shing · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2013, 11:11:11 AM »

Quote from: JOS2012 on November 16, 2013, 10:26:29 PM

a truly beautiful piece..
I can imagine your hair could even stand on its ends, if you looked at the dial and movement long enough…..
I've seen excellent pics of a LF.

Although I do not own either a PP or a LF, I think I can understand ur feeling of the LF over the PP.
Perhaps the only niggling concern is servicing over a very long term period and to a much lesser extent, the subsequent price/value?

All those about to go into independent brands face this discussion, but there are ready solutions. this isn't my first independent, so that concern is more or less assuaged.

on value - all depends on the price u purchase at, and what exactly one is buying. great finished movements, if not purchased at an extravagant price, I think will stand the test of time.

G.MAC · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2013, 11:42:01 AM »

The movement looks divine. Shamefully i have to admit that I have never heard of this brand before. Nice piece you've got there.

Gigi · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2013, 11:49:38 AM »

Very nice and low profile dress watch you have there

shing · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2013, 11:51:45 AM »

TheHobbit · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2013, 12:00:20 PM »

A very nice watch and read. Thank you for sharing it with us. Do wear the watch good good health.

shing · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2013, 12:00:51 PM »

Quote from: G.MAC on November 17, 2013, 11:42:01 AM

The movement looks divine. Shamefully i have to admit that I have never heard of this brand before. Nice piece you've got there.

... as it is a small independent brand that doesn't produce (for now at least) more than 100 pieces a year.

this is Mr Laurent Ferrier himself, formerly Technical Director of Patek...

which I had the pleasure of dining with in Singapore two months ago, along with the other independent grandmasters.

Laurent Ferrier as a brand is well known for the top-level finishing. I am looking very much forward to seeing the stuff they have in the immediate future.

Devilzzz44 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2013, 12:52:55 PM »

Very stunning piece indeed!

shing · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2013, 05:40:08 PM »

RaymondT · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:55:21 PM »

Beautiful

zack osman · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2013, 08:04:20 PM »

wow... so nice.......

Yikkie · « **Reply #19 on:** November 17, 2013, 09:04:32 PM »

The movement is amazing! Congrats on a truly wonderful and unique piece!

chrisyen · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2013, 07:47:42 PM »

Quote from: shing on November 17, 2013, 05:40:08 PM

How many watches adjusted to 6 position now...

jason_recliner · « **Reply #21 on:** November 19, 2013, 03:19:22 PM »

Yep. I'm drooling.

watchmanu · « **Reply #22 on:** November 19, 2013, 07:17:13 PM »

Thanks for sharing this lovely superb watch

mind to advice what is the meaning of AU750 on the lug area? Look like there is 1 logo at the other side of the lug.

chrisyen · « **Reply #23 on:** November 19, 2013, 07:47:50 PM »

Quote from: watchmanu on November 19, 2013, 07:17:13 PM

Thanks for sharing this lovely superb watch
mind to advice what is the meaning of AU750 on the lug area? Look like there is 1 logo at the other side of the lug.

18k white gold it mean

dpkong · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2013, 08:51:38 PM »

Quote from: chrisyen on November 19, 2013, 07:47:50 PM

Quote from: watchmanu on November 19, 2013, 07:17:13 PM
Thanks for sharing this lovely superb watch
mind to advice what is the meaning of AU750 on the lug area? Look like there is 1 logo at the other side of the lug.

18k white gold it mean

To be precise, Au is symbol for gold in periodic table. 750 means 750/1000 or 75% or 18karat. That the colour is white makes it white gold.

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