LAURENT FERRIER | YELLOW GOLD TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH ONYX DIAL GALET CLASSIC CIRCA 2016

Movement: cal. FBN 916.01 manual winding, 23 jewelsCase: 18k yellow gold, snap-on sapphire crystal display back Bracelet/Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Laurent Ferrier buckleSize: 41 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Laurent Ferrier Certificate of Origin and Guarantee, loupe and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial is intact and in excellent condition. The case is in very good condition with a few light scratches to the band. Overall in very good condition with very minor signs of wear only. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The son and grandson of watchmakers, Laurent Ferrier, is the emblematic figure of the brand that bears his name. After completing the training course at the Geneva Watchmaking School, he began his watchmaking career by working in the movement prototype workshop of one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers, Patek Philippe. After nearly 4 decades of working for the same firm, with his final position as a creative director, he decided to found his own brand dedicated to fine watchmaking. Representing a subtle blend of traditions and contemporary techniques, the Laurent Ferrier Galet Classic Tourbillon would appear as a simple time-only wristwatch at first glance. Showing off a tourbillon is common practice nowadays, but Laurent Ferrier has hidden its tourbillon to the back, allowing the wearer to appreciate the impeccably clean and delicate onyx dial. Turning the Galet Classic Tourbillon over affords a glimpse of the exquisite workmanship and reveals the double spiral tourbillon. The double spiral tourbillon mounted two balances in opposition and thus their radial forces cancel out, reducing friction and increasing precision and reliability. Naturally the use of a tourbillon is to compensate the effects of gravity, but this construction conceived by Laurent Ferrier guarantees even greater reliability of this regulating system. Accompanied by all of its original accessories, the present watch is offered in like new condition and fresh to the market. Making only a few hundred watches a year, to own a Laurent Ferrier wristwatch is truly an exclusive and special experience.