This white goldLaurent Ferrier Galet Classic Tourbillonis a quintessential execution of the watchmaker's classic, paired back aesthetic. With its black onyxdial, balanced with white Roman numerals and the Galet case, it is discrete and understated, all the while housing an impressive complication. The Classic Tourbillon earned a distinction atthe2010 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix in the mens watch category.

Laurent Ferrier is a true independent manufacture. It is headed byhimself, who worked at for 40 years, finishing as their creative director. Beyond his watchmaking pedigree, Ferrier is also notable for having raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he came third in 1979, coming behind none other than Paul Newman.Located in the village of Vernier in Switzerland, his smallworkshop resides in a converted single-family home, whereeach watch is hand-assembled by a single watchmaker.

This Laurent Ferrier Galet ClassicTourbillonis sized at a contemporary 40mm, and has a distinctive amorphous, bevel-free shape.The white gold casefeatures a rounded bezel, thin lugs and the manufactures' signature onion-shaped crown, which work proportionately well together. The entire watch is polished and mirror finished, while the crown itself is engraved with a pattern.

Not only does the watch house a black onyxdial with white Romannumerals, but it also comes with a second, white enamel dial in a similar configuration. The deep, black tones of the dial elegantly complement the white gold case,corresponding harmoniously withLaurent Ferriers signature Assegai-shaped hands.

Powered by the in-house, manual-winding calibre LF 619.01, it has an incredibly high-quality movement that combines traditional watchmaking, with modern innovation. Thehand-wound movement is inspired by vintage observatory tourbillon pocket watch movements, the finest precision chronometers of their time. Though traditional in construction and finishing, the movement is also equipped with an unusual double hairspring which enables more regular oscillations regardless of the position of the watch.

The finishing of the movement is a major focus for the Galet Classic Tourbillon, with contrasts established between the perlage backdrop and the thick circular-grained GenevaStripes on the bridges. The incredibly precise finishing of the interior angles is achieved through the use of a burin, and the handwork of the manufactures skilled craftsmen.