A New Horizon Unfolds
With the Classic Auto Horizon, LAURENT FERRIER gracefully expands the Classic Auto family into its permanent collection, fusing horological elegance with modern-day practicality. Previously offered as a limited Série Atelier edition with a copper-toned dial, this latest iteration debuts with a captivating horizon blue dial just in time for Watches and Wonders 2025.
A New Chapter in the Classic Auto Lineage
Echoing the spirit of the Sport Auto, the Classic Auto Horizon carries forward the same robust LF270.01 automatic calibre with a platinum micro-rotor. This shared heart underlines the connection between sportiness and elegance within the LAURENT FERRIER universe. Now enhanced with a date complication and designed for everyday resilience, this watch is a poised companion for those who value understated excellence.
Heritage on the Wrist
The 40mm stainless steel case retains the pebble-smooth silhouette that defines the Classic collection—a direct nod to the 19th-century pocket watches that inspired it. With a rounded profile and polished surfaces, the case feels both contemporary and timeless. It’s designed not just to impress but to endure.
The Dial: A Journey into Blue
Where the Classic Auto Horizon truly stands apart is its dial. A subtle yet profound shade of translucent blue lacquer evokes open skies, applied over a silver galvanic base. Vertical satin-brushing in the centre suggests the expansive lines of a horizon, while a circular satin finish around the outer track grounds the composition with structure and reliability.
The date aperture at 3 o’clock is particularly well executed—sharp, sloped, and clearly legible. Framed in dark blue with a slate grey numeral on a white disc, it reflects the Maison's commitment to clarity and harmony. Drop-shaped indices and Assegai-shaped hands in polished white gold, a hallmark of the brand, round out the visual experience.
Mechanics with Muscle
The LF270.01 movement is more than just aesthetically refined. Born from the Sport Auto, it includes a 950 platinum micro-rotor nestled between the mainplate and rotor bridge, ensuring superb winding efficiency. The Swiss lever escapement, fitted with a unidirectional ball bearing, makes this a movement ready to withstand life's bumps and jolts.
Its 72-hour power reserve makes it a reliable partner for long weekends, while its finishing—mirror-polished bevels, hand-crafted interior angles, and rhodium-plated Côtes de Genève—will enchant even the most seasoned collector when admired through the exhibition caseback.
A Watch for Today’s Collector
The Classic Auto Horizon is not simply a wristwatch—it’s a measured statement. It’s for the modern collector who seeks balance: between past and present, art and engineering, sport and formality. It demonstrates how LAURENT FERRIER continues to evolve without ever losing sight of its founding values—purity, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship.
