Galet Classic Square Double Balance Spring

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Galet Classic Square Double Balance Spring - Laurent Ferrier
At Baselworld 2016, Laurent Ferrier is unveiling an original version of the Galet Classic Square representing a contemporary interpretation of early 19th century pocket watches.

The Galet Classic Square Double Balance Spring appears in an all-new livery for Baselworld. Designed to highlight the subtle characteristics of its distinctive design, it features a play on original textures and subtle colour shades.

Nestling inside a 41.5 mm case in 18K white gold, the new dial is framed by a traditional railway minutes track surrounding the silver-toned chapter ring and opaline-finish centre. The pair of “assegai-shaped” ruthenium-treated white gold hands makes a perfect match with the characteristic Laurent Ferrier drop-shaped hour-markers. The diameter of the hollowed and snailed small seconds display at 6 o’clock has been subtly enlarged. Although the ruthenium-treated white gold baton-type hand occupies its customary place, the seconds markers appear in an outer circle, reflecting the aesthetic codes of the chapter ring. The Galet Classic Square is fitted with an anthracite grey alligator leather strap with Alcantara lining, secured by a pin buckle or a double-blade folding clasp in 18K white gold.

Galet Classic Square Double Balance Spring

Inspired by expertise now over 200 years old, the Galet Classic Square is equipped with a tourbillon device conceived by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, complemented by two head-to-tail mounted balance-springs in the centre of the balance. The main advantage of this construction developed by Laurent Ferrier lies in maintaining the centre of the balance firmly on its axis, while compensating for the effects of gravity. The style of the movement is inspired by 19th and 20th century chronometry models. It notably features a winding system with a pleasingly soft design and free of the modern setting lever spring. Laurent Ferrier has also deliberately opted for a long-blade-type ratchet pawl system with a round-polished finish.

The hand-crafted calibre is endowed with a number of finishes that can only be performed by expert hands. The bridges are adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif, the baseplate is circular-grained, while the sharp edges and interior angels are chamfered and hand-polished, and the screw heads are also polished.

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