Laurent Ferrier is one of the independent watchmaker brand that truly captures the essence of purists and modern high-end watchmaking. As an influential figure at Patek Philippe for over 35 years as creative director of the coveted brand, Laurent Ferrier began his eponymous brand in 2010. Forms follow function, the Galet Micro-Rotor was unveiled in 2011, like its name “Galet” meaning pebble in French, its sinuous contour and smoothly turned lugs resembles a river stone.

Well-received by connoisseurs and purists, Laurent Ferrier launched the Galet Square maintaining the beloved bevel-free case with a larger presence on the wrist. Contemporarily sized at 41mm with a stainless steel case, the present Galet Square Micro-Rotor Autumn features a superb salmon hued dial finished in vertical satin-brushed finish that compliments the season. The heart of the timepiece sits the incredibly refined LF229.01 movement with the incorporation of a fan-shaped unidirectional micro-rotor winding mechanism. Made in solid gold, the rotor is suspended by a large bridge that reminiscent the beauty of a standing crane against a tastefully finished backdrop with perlage and Geneva stripes. Taking inspiration from the natural escapement invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the movement utilizes a double direct-impulse escapement, which improves the efficiency of the movement through its ability to use less power and maintain amplitude.

With only several dozens of exceptional piece leaving his work benches per year, mostly cased in precious metal, the present example made with a sporty steel case offered by the original owner is preserved in excellent overall condition. Furthermore, the timepiece is accompanied with its full set of original accessories, making this a remarkable example of the brand’s minimalistic approach.