Laurent Ferrier Unveils Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg

Laurent Ferrier has introduced the Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg, a new addition to its integrated sports watch line, now available as part of the permanent collection. This launch marks the end of the salmon-dial Pursuit model, with the Iceberg taking its place and bringing a fresh, mineral-inspired aesthetic to the series.

The Grand Sport Tourbillon line began in 2019, born from Laurent Ferrier’s long-standing passion for motorsport. Ferrier himself raced at Le Mans in 1979, finishing third, and this competitive spirit has informed the design and technical rigor of the collection. The Iceberg continues the tradition, pairing a grade 5 titanium case and bracelet with a dial that avoids the saturated ice-blue trend. Instead, the opaline-finished dial shows a subtle, pale white shade with blue reflections, producing a snow-like effect that reads both discreet and novel. The drop-shaped hour markers and Assegai-shaped hands are made of white gold, coated in ruthenium for contrast, and filled with white Super-LumiNova for clarity.

At 44mm in diameter and 13.40mm thick, the watch is substantial, though the use of titanium keeps the weight to just 118 grams. The case’s barrel shape and cushion bezel evoke a 1970s style, while the signature onion-style screw-down crown is protected by flowing crown guards, ensuring water resistance to 100 meters. The integrated titanium bracelet features satin-brushed links and mirror-polished bevels, though it doesn’t include a micro-adjustment system on the clasp.

The tourbillon, a defining element of the watch, remains hidden from the front, visible only through the caseback. The movement inside is the in-house calibre LF619.01, first seen in the Classic Tourbillon that won the Men’s Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2010. The calibre measures 31.60mm across and 5.57mm thick, using 188 components and 23 jewels. It beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers more than 80 hours of power reserve. The one-minute tourbillon is fitted with two balance springs in opposition and a variable-inertia balance wheel, all designed for precision. The movement is finished with horizontal satin-brushing, polished chamfers, and a hand-decorated tourbillon cage bridge, with thirty hand-finished internal angles. A long-blade click produces a soft mechanical sound when winding.

The Grand Sport Tourbillon’s design language, later adopted for the Sport Auto and Sport Traveller, is distinct from the sharper lines often seen in luxury sports watches. Laurent Ferrier’s approach favors soft curves and surfaces, with the case and bezel forming a cohesive, rounded profile. The crown, described by the company as a signature element, stands out for its onion shape, a detail not commonly found in sports models but retained for its connection to the brand’s identity. The dial’s inscriptions are kept to a minimum, with only the model name transferred in a tone that blends into the dial, keeping the focus on the hands and markers.

Laurent Ferrier describes the Iceberg’s design as the result of “painstakingly considered” choices, with every element refined for balance, readability, and performance. The company notes that the watch was developed to ensure smooth handling and visual harmony, aiming for comfort as well as technical achievement. The brand’s history of recognition includes the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève’s Men’s Watch prize for its Classic Tourbillon, and a later award for horological innovation after five years of development.

The Grand Sport Tourbillon Iceberg is now available and priced at CHF 175,000 before taxes. The magazine has previously examined limited-edition tourbillon releases from other independent houses.