Laurent Ferrier Galet Classic Micro-Rotor Automatic Watch Hands-On
A former Patek Philippe watch maker as I recall, Laurent Ferrier set up shop making his own watches a few years ago under his own name. His first watch was the rather impressive (and award winning) Galet Classic Double Balance Spring Tourbillon. It won him a prize at the GPHG 2010. Following the Tourbillon, he began to develop and eventually produce an automatic, and a while ago I took some hands on images of it. While Laurent Ferrier watches aren’t for everyone, in my opinion they are among the finest “classic” timepieces available with marvelously meticulous designs that don’t compromise and very attractive in-house made movements. If you want a conservative watch from an independent watch maker, something from Laurent Ferrier just might be for you.Mr. Ferrier is bespectacled older fellow who speaks not a word of English. You can tell that he has a lot to say about his timepieces if he can communicate that to you in French. In fact, it matters little whether o
Wrist Time Review: Bravur Geography Sparkling White
It’s rare to find originality in fundamentally basic designs. The world of minimalist watches has broadened to an almost maddening scope, and it’s often difficult for brands to set themselves apart in that space. In steps Bravur with its Geography GMT line. We published a release piece on the watch late last year, and it caught my eye right away. I jumped at the chance to review the Geography GMT, recently released with the new “Sparkling White” dial. I’ll be blunt: This watch checks a lot of boxes.Bravur is based in Bastad Sweden, with all of its components (sans movement), assembled in-house in the brand’s workshop. Really, the full catalog channels Swedish design on the more masculine side, something I’ve found to be quite rare in watches. The Geography GMT, specifically, does a fine job of straddling the nuance of Swedish minimalism with the right touch of boldness. So, I feel this sets them apart, both in quality and aesthetics, from the t