LAURENT FERRIER – Classic Origin Opaline Titanium 10th Anniversary
The acclaimed Maison LAURENT FERRIER, celebrates its 10th anniversary with the release of a classical watch featuring a timeless dial and case ensemble. The Classic Origin Opaline, housed in a sporty Grade 5 titanium case, upholds the company’s revered standards of craftsmanship and horological virtue.
10 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Throughout
LAURENT FERRIER’s history, the company has produced several complicated watches, including tourbillons, a minute repeater, a natural escapement, a dual time or even an annual calendar. In addition, the Maison has released an array of different case shapes, including its iconic Classic.
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In
2010, the
Galet Classic won an award at the prestigious
Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (
GPHG). This watch was endowed with a tourbillon and a double balance spring as well as a classic, notably smooth, round case.
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This was not an isolated success. Furthermore, when the brand released
additional models, it invariably received additional accolades. Indeed,
LAURENT FERRIER enjoyed further success at the
GPHG in
2015 and
2018,
notable recognition for its various case designs and movements, all
conceived in the brand’s Genevan atelier. These cases and movements
continue to endure.
A DESIGN REVISIT
This latest timepiece from
LAURENT FERRIER, the
Classic Origin Opaline, is designed for those individuals who value sobriety and virtue. Created to mark the
10th anniversary of the company, this latest model is housed in a 40mm classic case and encompasses the same smooth curving lines as the inaugural model. However, in this instance, the case is formed of Grade 5 titanium, imbuing the watch with a youthful temperament.
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Consistent with the Genevan Maison's inclination for uncluttered aesthetics, the
Classic Origin Opaline exhibits a pure appearance. Assegai-shaped hour and minute hands serenely float above a silvery-white opaline dial. The slate grey dial's hour track is marked with burgundy-coloured numerals which prove highly legible, add a soupçon of sportiness, but remain tastefully understated. A small snailed seconds display, featuring a baton-shaped hand is located above 6 o’clock. All three hands are formed of 18-carat white gold.
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As previously mentioned, the
LAURENT FERRIER Classic case is constructed of Grade 5 titanium, the first time this lightweight alloy has been used by the company. Grade 5 titanium is widely used in both the medical field and the aviation industry because of its impressive array of benefits.
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It is strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic. The
watch is equipped with the Maison's iconic 'Ball-shaped' crown. Beyond
its graceful appearance, the scale and shape of the crown facilitate
ease of adjustment.
A BRAND NEW CALIBRE
The hand-wound
Calibre LF 116.01, visible via the exhibition case back, is refined to the highest order. The movement is equipped with a free-sprung balance and a
Breguet overcoil. This latter combination enhances precision, mitigates positional errors and improves isochronism. The firm's beloved long-blade ratchet system is another highlight of this movement. This system, emblematic of
LAURENT FERRIER, offers a very pleasant feeling when the watch is wound as well as an inimitable sound, characteristic of the most demanding timepieces. Assuming the
Classic Origin Opaline is fully wound, it will run autonomously for 80 hours, courtesy of its admirable power reserve.
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While the
Calibre LF 116.01 is simpler than some of the company's complicated movements, it still encompasses the high-end finishing found on every other
LAURENT FERRIER creation. The bridges are decorated with a softly-spoken microblasted, black rhodium finish and hand-polished edges. Each screwhead is mirror polished and the escapement bridge is gracefully adorned with a hand-made interior angle, consistent with the Maison's fastidious attention to detail.
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The
LAURENT FERRIER Classic Origin Opaline has a light brown Barbialla calf leather strap, lined with Alcantara. Paired with a titanium pin buckle, this lightweight combination provides a stylish accompaniment to this timepiece.
This latest model, the
Classic Origin Opaline, celebrates the company’s
10-year journey while upholding the Maison’s esteemed standards of craftsmanship, timeless styling and exalted watchmaking.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Model:
Classic Origin Opaline Titanium 10th Anniversary
Ref. LCF036.TI.G1G
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Movement
• Manual winding calibre LF116.01
• Swiss lever escapement
• Balance screw
• Indications: hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o´clock
• Movement diameter 31.60 (
14’’’).
• Thickness: 4.35 mm
• Frequency: 3Hz (21’600/H)
• Power Reserve: 80 hours
• Number of components: 150
• Number of jewels: 21
AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS
Case
• Grade 5 titanium
•
Diameter: 40 mm
• Thickness: 10.70 mm
• Water resistant to 30 m
• ‘’Ball-shaped’’ crown in titanium
Dial
• White-silver opaline dial with a slate grey hour circle and burgundy numerals
• Indexes: 18K white gold
• Small seconds display at 6 o´clock
Hands
• Hours and minutes: “Assegai-Shaped” in 18K white gold
• Seconds: baton-shape in white gold
Strap
• Light brown Barbialla calf leather with Alcantara lining
• Pin buckle in grade 5 titanium
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Press Release - 2020
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Laurent Ferrier SA
Ms Jessica Gasser
Route de Saint Julien 150
1228 Plan Les Ouates
Switzerland
Telephone+41 22
716 33 87
Telefax+41 22
341 64 08
Contact :
PR@LAURENTFERRIER.CH
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