Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin Opaline

[ChaseATX]

Hey everyone,

In a sea of Journe in my collection, I’m seriously considering the watch in the title of the post.

Anyone have this watch today that can share their experience?

Any feedback from the group on titanium watches in general?

Should I just focus on another Journe instead of this brand?

Thanks in advance. Added pics from the Hodinkee article from last year.

[athens7]

My titanium LF. They will pry it from my cold, dead hands. The case is exquisite; no picture can capture the at once round and edged shape. The Assegai (African spear) shaped hands reflect light and provide legibility at any angle. There is an effortless grace to a LF timepiece that I have found nowhere else.

My watch is a Galet Micro-rotor, so the movement is different, but the case is the same grade 5 titanium. Black polished to a beautiful shine, but easy to wear. Extremely light weight. The 40 mm case has downturned lugs and a less than 50 mm lug to lug length. It fits easily on my 7" wrist.

[ChaseATX]

Great post. Curious to dig more into the brand myself.

I think it could be a winner in a collection

[rjd1]

Wearing that watch on my wrist right now - and I have a sea of Journe’s as well. The LF brand had been on my radar for some time and a trusted local AD to me carries them, so I picked this piece up. Had been following it for some time online, and loved the subtlety of this watch when I first saw it. The case shape is just exquisite, winding this watch is the most gratifying experience - seriously - love the hands, subtle burgundy markings, movement is exquisite - just a great piece. I didn’t favor the stock strap so much, commissioned a bespoke charcoal alcantara with burgundy stitching and interior alligator which is just stunning with the watch. Highly recommend this if you haven’t tried an LF before - a refreshing change.

[ChaseATX]

Originally Posted by rjd1

Wearing that watch on my wrist right now - and I have a sea of Journe’s as well. The LF brand had been on my radar for some time and a trusted local AD to me carries them, so I picked this piece up. Had been following it for some time online, and loved the subtlety of this watch when I first saw it. The case shape is just exquisite, winding this watch is the most gratifying experience - seriously - love the hands, subtle burgundy markings, movement is exquisite - just a great piece. I didn’t favor the stock strap so much, commissioned a bespoke charcoal alcantara with burgundy stitching and interior alligator which is just stunning with the watch. Highly recommend this if you haven’t tried an LF before - a refreshing change.

Would love to see your strap on it. I believe this piece has the ability to look great on many strap options.

[vandyologist]

Beautiful piece. I think this would look right at home in my sea of Pateks! Also interested in strap ideas.

[thatssosick]

I have the LF annual calendar which houses the similar caliber 126.01. I can attest to the fact that the winding is parallel to none, so satisfying. The watch is one of if not my favourite watches in my collection and in this modern world of overhyped watches, LF is an undervalued brand and I have gladly put my money where my mouth is at.

Wearing their watches you can enjoy it knowing what you have on your wrist is a rare high quality timepiece, go for it!

[rjd1]

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[vandyologist]

Ok, I did it. Arriving tomorrow! Excited for a new brand a new metal in my collection.

[AG23]

Originally Posted by vandyologist

Ok, I did it. Arriving tomorrow! Excited for a new brand a new metal in my collection.

Fantastic!

Can’t wait to see it.

[thatssosick]

Awesome, enjoy it!

[Verbow]

Just added this - it’s fantastic!






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[daytonaTBR]

Tbh if I were you I’d just grab another octa. Prob a havana automatique lune in rg

[ChaseATX]

Def all in on Journe these days. It’s an exercise in patience though.



My most recent delivery.

[ChaseATX]

Originally Posted by Verbow

Just added this - it’s fantastic!






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Great look for you! Awesome strap.

[RoscoPico]

Not having owned one, I can say it looks exquisite, and is actually on my "dream" list of watches to own. Along with a FPJ Resonance, PP 5270, ALS Dato Flyback, and a few others lol

[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Hey everyone,

In a sea of Journe in my collection, I’m seriously considering the watch in the title of the post.

Anyone have this watch today that can share their experience?

Any feedback from the group on titanium watches in general?

Should I just focus on another Journe instead of this brand?

Did you take the plunge?

[ChaseATX]

Originally Posted by charger_vital

Did you take the plunge?

I did! Unfortunately it was a bit too small and I immediately sold it. Didn’t lose much on the deal but it’s a small 40mm with the way the do the case.