Laurent Ferrier celebrates 15 years of excellence with the Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue

Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence

Laurent Ferrier has is known for their expertise and high standards of artistry and mechanical precision, and to commemorate its 15th anniversary, the brand revives one of its most visually captivating creations—the Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue. This timepiece is a refined evolution of the 2016 Galet Traveller Globe Night Blue, a watch that introduced a mesmerizing interpretation of Earth at night.

This latest edition elevates the artistry, replacing the engraved white gold dial of its predecessor with exquisite miniature painting on enamel, enhancing the depth, contrast, and luminous effect of the continents against the vast blue oceans.

A Dial That Captures the Earth from Space

The dial of the Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue is a masterpiece of enamel craftsmanship. The centerpiece showcases a convex planisphere in white gold, its surface brought to life through a deep blue champlevé enamel sea, with the continents depicted in opaque blue enamel.

The world’s city lights, as seen from space, are meticulously hand-painted with specks of enamelled gold, creating a shimmering nightscape.
Achieving this level of detail requires over five firing stages, making the dial an exceptional feat of traditional Swiss enameling techniques.
A slate grey satin-brushed hour ring encircles the globe, creating an illusion of depth, while drop-shaped white gold indices appear to hover above the sphere, reinforcing the three-dimensional aesthetic.

Swiss Engineering: The Laurent Ferrier LF230.02 Movement

Beneath the stunning enamel dial lies the Swiss in-house caliber LF230.02, a technically sophisticated automatic movement featuring:

44 jewels, operating at 21,600 vph for precision timekeeping.
3-day power reserve, ensuring reliability over extended wear.
Micro-rotor in solid 18kt gold, allowing for efficient unidirectional winding.
Natural escapement with double direct impulse on the balance, maximizing energy efficiency.
Silicon pallet lever and LIGA escape wheels, reducing friction for enhanced durability.

This movement not only delivers cutting-edge performance but also showcases Laurent Ferrier’s expertise in traditional haute horology.

Functional Elegance for Global Travelers

Designed with the modern traveler in mind, the Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue offers:

Dual time zone display with a beveled aperture at 9 o’clock for easy reference.
A date window at 3 o’clock, seamlessly integrated into the design.
Pusher correctors at 10 and 8 o’clock, allowing effortless hour-by-hour time zone adjustments with automatic date correction.

Materials & Finishing

The case is crafted in 18kt white gold, measuring 41mm in diameter, 12.6mm thick, and 49mm lug-to-lug. Other key details include:

Domed sapphire crystal for enhanced clarity and scratch resistance.
Transparent sapphire caseback, offering a glimpse into the finely finished movement.
50 meters of water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear.

Completing the timepiece is a hand-stitched deep grey Nubuck leather strap, lined with Alcantara for comfort, secured with an 18kt white gold pin buckle (also available with an optional double-blade folding clasp).

Limited Availability & Pricing

The Laurent Ferrier Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue is available in limited quantities, reflecting its exclusivity and artistic craftsmanship.

Limited Edition: Exclusive production to commemorate the brand’s 15th anniversary.
Price: Available at CHF 90,000 (approx $100,000 USD when this was written)