Who is Laurent Ferrier?
Seventy-one-year-old Ferrier is the third generation of a family of Geneva watchmakers who cut his teeth developing movement prototypes. A motorsports enthusiast, he took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s oldest endurance car race, in 1979 and emerged third, beating some of the most seasoned professional drivers. This win fuelled a high that led to him and his race partner to take on the challenge to create their own watch, a promise they held on to for 30 years.
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