Joining Laurent Ferrier’s lineup is a fresh version of the Classic Auto with a horizon-blue dial. Unlike the previous copper-toned dial Serie Atelier version, this iteration is part of the brand’s permanent collection, allowing more collectors a chance to get their hands on one. Housed in a 40 mm round stainless steel case inspired by pocket watches, it features a handsome dial whose sky-blue shade is achieved via a translucent lacquer coating applied to a base treated with a silver galvanic layer. The vertically satin-brushed finish is divided by a subtle crosshair pattern, while the minute track features a circular satin-brushed effect.
With its stamped date aperture framed by dark blue transfer, signature Assegai spear hands formed from stamped white gold, and snailed running seconds display with baton-shaped white gold hand, the dial achieves a high level of refinement inspired by classic watchmaking from the 20th century. Powered by the brand’s in-house Calibre LF270.01 with micro-rotor automatic winding, 72 hours of power reserve, and exquisite finishing—the movement requires 139 separate manual-finishing operations—the Classic Auto Horizon is proof that Laurent Ferrier’s eponymous atelier is one of the best independent watchmakers in existence.
Case Size: 40 mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Strap: Taupe goat leather
Price: CHF 45,000
From the article by Paige Reddinger, Oren Hartov, Victoria Gomelsky, Carol Besler, Justin Fenner
