Laurent Ferrier Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Laurent Ferrier has unveiled a new iteration of what many enthusiasts consider the brand’s defining timepiece – the Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue. This non-limited addition to the catalog represents the quintessence of the independent watchmaker’s philosophy: understated elegance paired with exceptional mechanical ingenuity.

The watch presents a captivating nocturnal vision of our planet as viewed from space. The dial’s centerpiece is a convex gold plate meticulously crafted to enhance the three-dimensional globe effect. The continents and oceans are rendered in varying shades of blue enamel using the traditional champlevé technique, while the illuminated cities are hand-painted in enameled gold – a detail requiring five separate firing stages to achieve its remarkable depth.

At 41mm in diameter, the 18k white gold case strikes a perfect balance between presence and wearability, measuring 49mm lug-to-lug and 12.64mm thick. The dual time zone functionality is elegantly integrated, with discreet pushers on the left side of the case allowing for adjustment of the local time in one-hour increments. Home time is displayed through an aperture at 9 o’clock, maintaining the dial’s harmonious balance.

Turning the watch over reveals Laurent Ferrier’s horological mastery. The caliber 230.02 beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a 72-hour power reserve. The 18k solid gold micro-rotor immediately catches the eye, as does the substantial, exquisitely finished bridge supporting it. But the movement’s true technical achievement lies in its “natural” escapement – a double direct-impulse mechanism pioneered by Abraham Breguet that offers superior precision but is rarely implemented in modern watchmaking due to its complexity.

Unlike its predecessor from 2016, which was limited to just five pieces, this new iteration will be available as part of the standard catalog – welcome news for collectors who missed the earlier edition.