Laurent Ferrier's Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg pairs a 44mm Grade 5 titanium case with a pale opaline dial and calibre LF619.01. Full details for collectors in the Middle East.
The Reveal
- Reference LCF044.T1.C3GC1 measures 44mm across in Grade 5 titanium and weighs just 118 grams, making it one of the lightest tourbillon watches in the Grand Sport family.
- The opaline Iceberg dial is white with subtle blue reflections, keeping the tourbillon cage entirely hidden from the front.
- Calibre LF619.01 is a manually wound movement with a double balance spring tourbillon, 188 components, and over 80 hours of power reserve.
- The fifth major Grand Sport Tourbillon reference, following editions in steel, red gold, and titanium (the Pursuit, GPHG Tourbillon Watch Prize 2023).
Design and Colour
Opaline white with delicate blue nuances: that description from Laurent Ferrier’s own technical sheet understates how considered the Iceberg dial actually is. The finish absorbs light softly, shifting tone as the wrist moves, without ever competing with the case around it. Against this pale ground, the 18-carat white gold Assegai-shaped hands and drop-shaped hour markers carry a ruthenium treatment that deepens their presence without adding colour contrast.
At 6 o’clock, a circularly snailed small seconds provides the only animation visible from the front. The words “Tourbillon Grand Sport” are transferred tone-on-tone beneath the central hands. For a collector who understands what lies beneath, that restraint is the statement.
Movement and Materials
Calibre LF619.01 measures 31.60mm in diameter and 5.57mm in height, running at 3 Hz with a power reserve exceeding 80 hours. Its double balance spring mounts two opposing springs to neutralise lateral displacement of the balance staff; the tourbillon’s rotation then addresses rate variations from vertical positions. Two distinct chronometric problems, resolved simultaneously, within a cage that the wearer never sees from the front.
The bridges carry horizontal satin-brushing and a ruthenium treatment. The tourbillon cage bridge is finished by hand, with 30 hand-finished internal angles. Turn the watch over via the sapphire case back and that level of execution becomes visible. On the wrist, Grade 5 titanium keeps the total weight at 118 grams across a 13.40mm-thick, 44mm case.
Heritage and Lineage
The Grand Sport collection began in 2019, connecting two founding references at Laurent Ferrier: motor racing and haute horlogerie. Laurent Ferrier himself finished third overall at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans in Kremer Racing’s Porsche 935 Turbo No. 40. That year of motorsport history directly shaped the collection’s proportions and surface contrasts. The Maison’s first creation, the Classic Tourbillon Double Spiral, won the Men’s Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2010, the same year as the official brand launch.
Against Its Predecessors
Four references preceded the Iceberg: the original 2019 steel model (12 pieces, taupe-brown dial); the 2020 blue gradient steel model with the first integrated bracelet (12 pieces); the 2022 Golden Brown in 5N red gold (24 pieces); and the 2023 Pursuit in Grade 5 titanium with a salmon dial, limited to 15 pieces per year and awarded the GPHG Tourbillon Watch Prize in November 2023. The Iceberg shares the Pursuit’s case material, dimensions, and weight, but shifts the palette to an almost achromatic mineral tone. Where the Pursuit referenced dawn over the Mulsanne Straight, the Iceberg references the colour of pack ice at its coldest.
| Movement | Manually wound LF619.01, Ø 31.60 mm, 5.57 mm thick, 21,600 vph, 188 components, 23 jewels, double balance spring tourbillon, 80+ hours power reserve |
| Case size | 44 mm diameter, 13.40 mm thick |
| Case material | Grade 5 titanium |
| Dial | Opaline white with delicate blue nuances; 18K white gold Assegai-shaped hands and hour markers with ruthenium treatment and white Super-LumiNova |
| Strap | Grade 5 titanium integrated three-link bracelet with folding clasp |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Price | Not stated |
| Availability | On request from the maison or an authorised retailer in the Middle East |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reference number of the Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg?
The watch carries reference LCF044.T1.C3GC1. It features a 44mm Grade 5 titanium case and the manually wound calibre LF619.01 with a double balance spring tourbillon.
How does the Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg differ from the previous Pursuit?
Both share the 44mm Grade 5 titanium case and calibre LF619.01, but the Iceberg replaces the Pursuit's salmon gradient dial with an opaline white dial touched by subtle blue reflections. The Pursuit joined the permanent collection limited to 15 pieces per year and won the GPHG Tourbillon Watch Prize in 2023; the Iceberg is a new addition to the same family.
Why does the Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon use a double balance spring?
Calibre LF619.01 mounts two opposing balance springs to neutralise lateral displacement of the balance staff, while the tourbillon's rotation averages out rate variations caused by different vertical positions. The two mechanisms address different sources of chronometric error simultaneously.
Is the tourbillon visible on the dial of the Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg?
No. Following a longstanding philosophy of the maison, the tourbillon cage is concealed beneath the dial and visible only through the sapphire case back. The dial carries only a circularly snailed small seconds at 6 o'clock as an indication of the movement's presence.
How much does the Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg weigh?
Despite its 44mm diameter, the watch weighs just 118 grams, owing to the Grade 5 titanium used for both the case and the integrated bracelet.
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