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BaselWorld 2013 : Laurent Ferrier

 

Laurent Ferrier at BaselWorld 2013

New at Laurent Ferrier this year is the dual time zone Gallet micro-rotor with double direct escapement model.  The dual time complication is integrated into the micro-rotor movement and not an added module on top.  At the same time LF has made some improvements in the movement as described below.

This new double spiral tourbillon with its radial guilloché dial is just magnificent.

The micro-rotor has some new dial colors.

Double-spiral tourbillon

A one of a kind piece this Gallet Secret Dragon has a hand painted porcelain dial which is the fruit of a cooperation with Meissen Porcelain.

LF is constantly working to improve its movements and sent me some drawings to document this. 
Here we see the ratchet on the micro-rotor as it has been.  The ratchet is mounted on the axle of the micro-rotor, thus the micro-rotor has to be mounted to wind up the watch.

On the new dual-time micro-rotor the ratche is mounted further up the energy train to make life easier for the watchmakers.  The movement can be tested without the micro-rotor installed.

A second stop has also been added the acts both on the balance and on the seconds wheel.

The double spiral tourbillon receives new hairspring studds and a new escapement geometry.

A further improvement that is being introduced is a new patented way of clamping the pallet jewels that guarantees their correct positioning.
A) correct positioning with ideal pallets
B) error on old anchors caused by a pallet that is too thick
D) error on old anchors caused by a pallet that is too thin
F) new anchor has correct geometry even when the pallets are too thick or thin

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