Today, independent watchmakers are popular amongst watch collectors, and those that add a new twist to traditional horology are favoured. Laurent Ferrier is a true master with an understated aesthetic, and technical ingenuity that is rooted in the classic traditions of the past, but with a modern appeal. A trained watchmaker, he spent almost 40 years working at Patek Philippe in product development before creating his own brand, when he introduced his superb tourbillon wristwatch, the Galet Classique Tourbillon Double Spiral in 2010. Since then, he has produced other, ground breaking complicated timepieces including the Galet Minute Repeater and the Galet Traveller, which is Ferrier’s modern reinterpretation of Patek Philippe’s renowned reference 2597 travel-time watch.

The present example is a very rare edition of only five examples made in pink gold in 2014 with a multi-chrome cloisonné map depicting North America, the Caribbean and northern South America. Similar to the mid-20th century masterpieces, the watch is designed for travellers to keep track of time both at home and local time. The dial is asymmetric with the GMT aperture (home time) at the 9 o’clock position larger in proportion to the date wheel at 3 o’clock, giving more emphasis to the 24-hour dial. The 41mm diameter case features small pushers at 8 and 10 o’clock, which allows for easy time change of the hour hand (travel time), moving it either forwards or backwards. The beauty and superior craftsmanship of the exquisite dial is matched by the exceptional in-house movement with 22K gold guilloché micro-rotor regulated by the innovative, double direct impulse escapement.

Laurent Ferrier’s Galet Traveller US is a magical timepiece that is sure to please collectors who look to appreciate the past and the future. Consigned by the original owner, the watch is complete with its original certificate and presentation box. It is well-preserved in lovely original condition, and will surely be a joy to wear.

Consigned by the Original Owner