Laurent Ferrier Classic Auto – HorizonvsLimes DayDate S . LS

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Measurements
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Classic Auto – Horizon

DayDate S . LS
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
72h
n/a
MSRP
$56,608
n/a
Movement
LF270.01
ETA 2834-2
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Laurent Ferrier Classic Auto – Horizon is widely praised for its refined, post-minimalist design, elegant 40mm stainless steel case, and captivating horizon blue dial with subtle textures. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the exceptional finishing and the in-house automatic LF270.01 movement, featuring a platinum micro-rotor and extensive hand-finishing, as significant technical and aesthetic achievements. The embossed "sport auto" text on the dial is noted as a unique design element. One owner finds the non-micro rotor movement unusual for the brand, preferring the visible rotor bridge on other Classic models, and a reviewer notes the absence of Laurent Ferrier's signature natural escapement in favor of a Swiss lever escapement for durability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Laurent Ferrier Classic Auto – Horizon highly for its top-notch finishing and the aesthetically and technically impressive micro-rotor movement.
Owners widely praise the Limes DayDate S . LS for its precise dials featuring a day-date display, guilloché patterns, blued Breguet hands, and Roman numerals, all presented in a refined 40.5mm case with stepped lugs and coin-edge sides. The watch is also recognized for its originality and value, with one owner noting a manufacturing delay. Overall, owners rate the Limes DayDate S . LS highly for its detailed dial work and refined case design at an affordable price.
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