Swiss Watchmaker, Laurent Ferrier, Releases Limited Edition Classic Origin 250 in Honor of the U.S. Declaration of Independence

There’s often a Swiss timepiece to mark significant occasions, this time it’s the 250th anniversary of the United States and a commemoration of the nation’s defining political document: the Declaration of Independence. The craftmanship exquisite and the embodiment authentic, the Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin 250 doesn’t reference the land of the free’s quarter-millennium celebration directly. Instead, it wraps the promulgation of independence within the dial of a luxuriously crafted watch, set to officially mark the anniversary on July 4, 2026.

Despite the impending milestone, one might argue curiosity as to the relevance of the country’s principal texts; if their values continue to hold relevance or are increasingly becoming selectively applied principles. Yet, even as the national fabric seems to unravel, there is no outright dismissal of the Declaration’s foundational ideas. Instead, a shift in emphasis appears to mirror the societal tumult, dividing ‘we the people’ into ‘us’ and ’them’.