Laurent Ferrier
Matran, Switzerland · Est. 2009
Founded by Laurent Ferrier, François Servanin
Laurent Ferrier founded his eponymous brand in Geneva in 2010 after a distinguished career at Patek Philippe spanning over three decades. The brand produces a small number of beautifully restrained watches each year, prized by collectors for their exceptional movement finishing and understated classical design.
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Matran, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Ultra
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Galet — Signature collection with pebble-shaped cases, available in Classic, Square, and Micro-Rotor variants, embodying restrained elegance and exceptional finishing.
- Sport Auto — Sporty interpretation of the Galet in a cushion case with a racing-inspired aesthetic, nodding to Laurent Ferrier's career as a Le Mans racing driver.
- Classic Origin — Entry point to the brand featuring a hand-wound movement with sector dial, offering Laurent Ferrier's hallmark finishing at a more accessible level.
Timeline
- 2009 — Laurent Ferrier, after 37 years at Patek Philippe, founds his eponymous brand in Geneva with racing partner François Servanin.
- 2010 — Wins the GPHG Men's Watch Prize with the Galet Classic Tourbillon Double Spiral at the brand's debut.
- 2015 — Wins the GPHG Horological Revelation Prize for the Galet Square.
- 2018 — Wins the GPHG Men's Complication Prize, establishing Laurent Ferrier as a serial award winner.
- 2025 — Introduces the Sport Auto 40 in new dial variants and wins GPHG recognition for the École collection. Opens a new atelier space in Geneva to expand production capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions about Laurent Ferrier
- What did Laurent Ferrier do before founding his brand?
- He spent 37 years at Patek Philippe, reaching the rank of technical director. He also worked on the prototype of the Genta-designed Nautilus and raced at Le Mans, finishing 3rd in 1979.
- What defines a Laurent Ferrier watch?
- Understated elegance, exceptional hand-finishing, and the signature 'Galet' (pebble) case shape. The brand favours subtle sophistication over overt complexity.