@@watchcollectingstrategy Exceptional! I was geeking out on that hour hand before you mentioned it…then you brought it up…and I was like, “We’re in kahootz.”
Love the LF Grand Sport, the Galet is pure class. Out of my price range, but will be eagerly awaiting the day these start exploding and everyone all of a sudden knows LF. Thanks for another great video!
The hands are what caught my attention also the firs time I saw this. I think the subseconds dial is bit too small. Love the case, been looking fears watches, they have similar case.
I thought I was sub to your channel saw this post on SBWF and I sub so I won't miss any awesome video you posted such a lovely watch love the micro shots 👌
The escapement is not entirely a silicon escapement. Only the detent that controls the interaction between the escape wheels is made of silicon. Furthermore, the balance spring is made of traditional metals. If you would like to join the Laurent Ferrier Owners & Fan Group in Facebook you may do so here (no, you do not have to own a Laurent Ferrier watch to join): facebook.com/groups/3012620415716718
@@chia-mingyang5804 What is more natural than a traditional escapement using ferrous materials? As I said, silicon escapements are an unadjustable throwaway. The majority of high-end independent watchmakers do not use silicon and won't use silicon as the use of this material represents a slippery slope toward the loss of craftsmanship and soul.
@@ihopetowin Natural escapement is the name of that specific escapement structure. I used to refuse silicon parts before, but now I don't. Silicon has many superior properties so more and more brands use it. In my opinion, a well made watch won't become "soulless" just because of some silicon parts. I also don't think there is much more handwork involved in other watches' lever escapement with traditional material than this watch. Most brands just put in pallet forks and escapement wheels which are made by machine.
@@chia-mingyang5804 I agree, silicon is superior to ferrous metals in certain ways. You can go ahead and buy what you want. I'll just say there exist timepieces that have been around for hundreds of years using ferrous metal that continue to work to this day. It's just my opinion, arrived at by process of reason, that if you can't adjust silicon springs and or escapements, then it is no longer a mechanical element as part of the mechanism and has been removed from the artisan's creative repertoire, craftsmanship and finesse. If accuracy is the deal here or magnetisation, then procure a Casio. I'll stick with the craftsmanship ideal of horological artisans, past present and hopefully future. Probably, you should see what independent watch makers like Smith, Journe, Voutilainen, Dufoure et al have to say.
@@ihopetowin Sure I did. My favorite watch I've ever owned is the Credor Eichi II. Probably for you it's also a "soulless" watch, but for me it's the best watch in many ways and still remains my first choice in its price range. I do respect the watchmakers you mentioned, but I also have my own philosophy.
That handset is BEAUTIFUL! Great macro shots to show it off.
Soooo good right??
@@watchcollectingstrategy Exceptional! I was geeking out on that hour hand before you mentioned it…then you brought it up…and I was like, “We’re in kahootz.”
Nice watches, but in this price range, I still prefer A. Lange & Sohne and Czapek, but especially A. Lange & Sohne.
Hard to beat Lange but I am biased 😅
@@watchcollectingstrategy I don't even have one...yet...and I am also biased ;-) I will get a watch from them to celebrate retirement.
For German style, I prefer Lang & Heyne and Moritz Grossmann.
Oh that blue! Love the smooth square case.
Such a beautiful dial! Tried my best to photograph its beauty
Love the LF Grand Sport, the Galet is pure class. Out of my price range, but will be eagerly awaiting the day these start exploding and everyone all of a sudden knows LF.
Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for the insightful review. Super classy watch
That case and that movement 😍. I’m a fan. Thanks for sharing AB.
Great review and history. Love the watch
Love the brand and i have the Classic Origin Opaline and it is a fantastic and i m sure the one you are showing is even better
Oh heck yeah! Proper 21:9. Perfection....
This looks like a very sporty yet elegant piece. It gives me a bit of Panerai Radiomir vibes.
The hands are what caught my attention also the firs time I saw this. I think the subseconds dial is bit too small. Love the case, been looking fears watches, they have similar case.
Oh my, this is what I want next!
Would compliment your collection well 😉
Gr8 shooting and artilogy
I thought I was sub to your channel saw this post on SBWF and I sub so I won't miss any awesome video you posted such a lovely watch love the micro shots 👌
Glad you enjoyed the video my friend
Excellent video. This watch is 🔥
Bellos relojes. Los conocí en HorasyMinutos y me encantó su diseño. Lo tomaré muy en cuenta cuando compre en este rango 😂
No doubt their finishing is better than FPJ. I don't know its crystal doesn't have AR coating. That would be a deal breaker for me.
Glad you enjoyed brother!
Great review and beautiful watch. The macro shots were amazing!
The escapement is not entirely a silicon escapement. Only the detent that controls the interaction between the escape wheels is made of silicon. Furthermore, the balance spring is made of traditional metals. If you would like to join the Laurent Ferrier Owners & Fan Group in Facebook you may do so here (no, you do not have to own a Laurent Ferrier watch to join): facebook.com/groups/3012620415716718
First 😍
😘😘😘
One word: Grail
Do you remember the price of the watch when you had filmed this?
Yeah and I to discover some money too . This piece runs what 40k ?
That's a beautiful piece. What's the price?
If you have to ask.....😂
Nice looking watch, fantastic looking movement. But it doesn't really do anything for me.
Pity it has a non adjustable throwaway silicon escapement; that's a deal breaker for me. All elements of a mechanical watch should be adjustable.
They have several models with a traditional escapement, but personally I would rather choose this natural escapement.
@@chia-mingyang5804 What is more natural than a traditional escapement using ferrous materials? As I said, silicon escapements are an unadjustable throwaway. The majority of high-end independent watchmakers do not use silicon and won't use silicon as the use of this material represents a slippery slope toward the loss of craftsmanship and soul.
@@ihopetowin Natural escapement is the name of that specific escapement structure. I used to refuse silicon parts before, but now I don't. Silicon has many superior properties so more and more brands use it. In my opinion, a well made watch won't become "soulless" just because of some silicon parts. I also don't think there is much more handwork involved in other watches' lever escapement with traditional material than this watch. Most brands just put in pallet forks and escapement wheels which are made by machine.
@@chia-mingyang5804 I agree, silicon is superior to ferrous metals in certain ways. You can go ahead and buy what you want. I'll just say there exist timepieces that have been around for hundreds of years using ferrous metal that continue to work to this day. It's just my opinion, arrived at by process of reason, that if you can't adjust silicon springs and or escapements, then it is no longer a mechanical element as part of the mechanism and has been removed from the artisan's creative repertoire, craftsmanship and finesse. If accuracy is the deal here or magnetisation, then procure a Casio. I'll stick with the craftsmanship ideal of horological artisans, past present and hopefully future. Probably, you should see what independent watch makers like Smith, Journe, Voutilainen, Dufoure et al have to say.
@@ihopetowin Sure I did. My favorite watch I've ever owned is the Credor Eichi II. Probably for you it's also a "soulless" watch, but for me it's the best watch in many ways and still remains my first choice in its price range. I do respect the watchmakers you mentioned, but I also have my own philosophy.