Sport Auto 79

BHD 36,350.000
by Laurent Ferrier
Description

Born from the podium of the 1979 Le Mans 24 Hours and built on a legacy of mechanical artistry, the Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto 79 isn’t just a watch — it’s a turning point on your wrist. Wrapped in 5N red gold with a cream opaline dial and powered by the LF270.01 micro-rotor movement, this timepiece merges aerodynamic inspiration with handmade excellence. It marks not just a race but the moment passion became purpose.

Features

A bold tribute to Le Mans 1979, the Sport Auto 79 blends 5N red gold elegance with a micro-rotor movement made in-house by Laurent Ferrier.

A celebration of racing heritage, mechanical mastery, and understated luxury.

Specifications

Reference

LF.SA5.3.RG


Movement

LF270.01

Self-winding micro-rotor movement

Diameter: 32.5 mm (14’’’)

Thickness: 4.85 mm

Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

Power reserve: 72 hours

Jewels: 31

Components: 215

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock, date at 3 o’clock

Finishing: Horizontal satin-brushed bridges with ruthenium treatment

Oscillating weight: 950 platinum with laser-engraved 1979 race motif


Case

Material: 18K 5N red gold

Diameter: 41.5 mm

Thickness: 12.7 mm

Shape: Tonneau with cushion-inspired bezel

Crystal: Domed sapphire front and exhibition caseback

Water resistance: 120 metres

Finishing: Circular satin-brushed bezel, vertical satin-brushed middle, mirror-polished accents

Crown: Screw-down, ball-shaped crown


Dial

Color: Cream with opaline finish and silver-rose galvanic treatment

Details: Powder grey minute track and logo

Hands: 18K 5N red gold, assegai-shaped with white Super-LumiNova®

Indexes: 18K 5N red gold with white Super-LumiNova®

Date: At 3 o’clock, white disc with anthracite numerals

Small seconds: Snailed sub-dial at 6 o’clock


Bracelet

Material: Integrated 3-link 18K 5N red gold

Clasp: Folding clasp in matching red gold

Finishing: Alternating vertical satin-brushed and mirror-polished surfaces