After serving as Creative Director at Patek Philippe for over 35 years—a pivotal role at one of the most revered names in watchmaking—Laurent Ferrier launched his eponymous brand in 2010. Guided by the philosophy that form follows function, he introduced the Galet Micro-Rotor in 2011. True to its name—Galet, meaning "pebble" in French—the watch features a fluid, organic case design with smoothly sculpted lugs that evoke the gentle contours of a river stone.

Highly regarded by collectors and connoisseurs alike, Ferrier later expanded the collection with the Galet Square, maintaining the signature bevel-free design while offering a bolder wrist presence. Measuring 41mm and crafted in stainless steel, the present Galet Square Micro-Rotor stands out with its beautifully executed chocolate brown-colored dial, adorned with white gold beige-painted indexes that provides a perfect contrast and increases legibility.

At the heart of the watch lies the finely finished LF229.01 movement, featuring a fan-shaped, unidirectional micro-rotor crafted in solid gold. This micro-rotor is mounted beneath a broad bridge that evokes the elegance of a standing crane, set against a backdrop of meticulous hand-decoration. The movement incorporates a double direct-impulse escapement, increasing efficiency by reducing energy loss and enhancing amplitude stability.

With only a limited number of pieces leaving Ferrier’s workshops each year—most in precious metals—the present example, housed in a rare and sporty stainless steel case, is a notable offering. Preserved in excellent overall condition and fresh to market, it is a compelling collector’s piece, consigned by the same collector as lot 72 with matching chocolate dials.