The Night Blue Returns: Laurent Ferrier Celebrates 15 Years

A Classic Reborn

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17th February, 2025: Laurent Ferrier, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and dedication to horological artistry, is marking its 15th anniversary with a stunning revival of a beloved classic. The Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue returns, not merely as a reissue, but as a testament to the brand's evolving artistry, featuring a captivating new enamel dial.

The Painter's Touch: A New Era for the Night Blue

In 2016, Laurent Ferrier unveiled the Galet Traveller Globe Night Blue, an instant icon celebrated for its masterful depiction of Earth at night. The dial, a breathtaking canvas of engraved white gold with translucent blue enamel oceans and shimmering gold continents, captured the imagination of horological enthusiasts.

Now, in 2025, Laurent Ferrier breathes new life into this emblematic timepiece, transitioning from engraving to the delicate art of miniature painting. This evolution represents not a mere departure, but a profound refinement. The original engraved dial is replaced with a hand-painted enamel masterpiece, where continents, now enveloped in rich, opaque blue and punctuated with vibrant gold specks, achieve a refined and minimalist aesthetic, further emphasizing the depth and artistry of the enamel work.

Champlevé Mastery: Crafting a Miniature Earth

A miniature world captures the eye: a convex planisphere of white gold, enrobed in deep blue enamel, sits at the dial's center. The surrounding enamel sea creates a striking contrast. Crafted using the age-old champlevé technique, this three-dimensional globe appears to float above the dial. Adding to the realism, hand-painted city lights, touched with enamelled gold, illuminate the dark oceans. A slate grey, satin-brushed outer ring frames the globe, creating an illusion of depth, while drop-shaped indices appear suspended above, enhancing the captivating three-dimensional effect.

The Traveller's Perfect Companion

The Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue transcends mere artistry, seamlessly blending exquisite design with the essential functionality demanded by the modern globetrotter. Its distinctive dual time zone complication ensures effortless timekeeping across borders. Discreetly integrated, perfectly symmetrical oblong pushers on the case's left side allow for intuitive local time adjustments. With a simple press, the central hour hand adjusts in one-hour increments, leaving the minute hand undisturbed. This thoughtful design makes it an ideal companion for those who navigate the world's time zones.

15 Years of Excellence

The reimagined Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue is a celebration of Laurent Ferrier's 15-year journey, showcasing their unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. This stunning timepiece, with its exquisite enamel dial and intuitive functionality, is a testament to the brand's dedication to creating exceptional watches that are both beautiful and practical.

Image Courtesy: Laurent Ferrier

Image Courtesy: Laurent Ferrier

• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  DIAL

  Indications:
  . Hours, minutes
  . Dual time-zone aperture at 3 o'clock (date), 9 o’clock (home time aperture)
  Material: 18k 210 Pd white gold spherical centre with blue champlevé enamel and slate grey circular satin-brushed hour ring
  Indexes: Drop-shaped, 18k white gold 210Pd
  Hour and minute hands: Assegai-shaped, 18k white gold 210Pd

  CASE

  Material: 18k 210 Pd white gold
  Diameter: 41 mm
  Thickness: 12.64 mm
  Water resistance: 30 m - 3 ATM

  MOVEMENT

  Features:
  . Calibre LF230.02
  . Self-winding movement
  . Off-centred micro-rotor in 18k solid gold with pawl-fitted unidirectional winding, fixed between the mainplate and the bridge of the micro-rotor and equipped with a “silent block” shock-absorbing system
  . Natural escapement with double direct-impulse directly on the balance
  . Silicon pallet-lever with self-lubricating properties, escape-wheels in a phosphorous nickel alloy, produced according to LIGA technology
  . Correctors: crown for winding and time-setting and, on the left side of the case, two push-buttons (+) and (-) respectively positioned at 10 and 8 o’clock, to adjust the time hour per hour with automatic date correction.
  Diameter: 14’’’ = 31.60 mm
  Thickness: 5.80 mm
  Number of components: 288
  Number of jewels: 44
  Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  Power reserve: 72 hours

  STRAP

  Material: Deep grey Nubuck leather, Alcantara lining
  Buckle/Clasp: Pin buckle in 18k 210 Pd white gold 

  CARE

  Download user's manual: EN 

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