LAURENT FERRIER. RARE ET BELLE MONTRE BRACELET EN OR ROUGE 18K (750) MOUVEMENT MECANIQUE TOURBILLON LAURENT FERRIER. A FINE AND RARE 18K ROSE GOLD MANUAL WIND TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH Model: Galet Classic Tourbillon Reference: LCF001.02.R5.E09 Date: Circa 2010 Movement: 23-jewel Cal.FBN 916.01, No.085 Dial: Ivory enamel 'Grand Feu', black painted Roman hour markers, black outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, 18k white gold assegai-shaped hands Case: Brushed and polished pebble form, exhibition snap on back Strap/Bracelet: Brown Laurent Ferrier alligator leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K rose gold buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 40mm - Weight: 92,75gr Accompaniments: Laurent Ferrier fitted box, Certificate of Origin and Guarantee, loop, travel pouch, outer card Footnotes: Laurent Ferrier was born in 1946 to a family of watchmakers. Soon after completing his watch making training he joined Patek Philippe, remaining at the company for several decades and rising to the rank of Technical Director. In 2009 Laurent Ferrier left Patek Philippe to start his eponymous brand, producing roughly 150 pieces per year. As well as being a highly accomplished watch maker Laurent Ferrier is also a semi professional racing driver. In 1979 he finished 3rd at Le Mans, one place behind Paul Newman. The current model is fitted with a double balance-spring tourbillon movement. The watch has been crafted in the finest traditional manner with a precision rating certified by Besançon Observatory. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Movement: Runs when powered Dial: Overall good Hands: Good Glass: Overall good Case: Light surface scratches throughout, slight nick on the case between 8 and 9 Strap/Bracelet: Lightly used Buckle/Clasp: Surface scratches throughout, associated We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts. Please note as the strap of this lot falls under CITEs restrictions we will be unable to ship the strap outside of the EU. The successful buyer is welcome to collect the strap from our salerooms.