Showing posts with label Louis Erard. Show all posts
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Friday, March 14, 2025

Louis Erard x GoS – Le Rrrgulateur Damascus Dial Edition

  

Louis Erard x GoS Watches Le Régulateur Louis Erard x GoS Damascus Dial Edition 2025

A JOURNEY TO SWEDEN, TO THE FORGES OF DAMASCUS STEEL

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Finding the right rhythm, striking the right balance between two cultures and two crafts – it took patience and vision. In December 2021, Louis Erard and GoS Watches were brought together by Manuel Emch, the architect of Louis Erard's strategic revival and creative transformation. He found a kindred spirit in Patrik Sjögren, watchmaker and founder of the Swedish workshop GoS. 

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Together, they envisioned a timepiece that would blend the essence of both Maisons: the technical precision and aesthetic refinement of the Swiss Jura married to the artistry of a Swedish forge, where masters of Damascus steel conjure mesmerizing patterns and contrasts in an almost alchemical process. After three years of dedication, the result is extraordinary – a series of 178 pieces of The Louis Erard Regulator X GoS, each one infused with the resolute spirit of the North.

 Watch Facts

A premiere for the dial: Damascus steel marks a first for Louis Erard.
Exclusive craftsmanship: GoS Watches developed a unique treatment to enhance the
contrasts of Damascus steel.
A single edition limited 178 pieces, each watch featuring a one-of-a-kind dial.
Minimalist design: The Régulateur maximizes dial space, showcasing its beauty.
The GoS Style: Hands, crown, and rings bespoke-designed by Louis Erard for this Régulateur.
Revisited strap: Salmon leather – another first for Louis Erard.
Additional strap included: Grained calf leather with pin buckle.
Price: CHF 4,250 (excluding VAT)

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   While Swedish and Swiss craftsmanship evolved worlds apart, they are united by shared values: mastery of handcraft, a deep connection to nature, the power of materials, and a distinct, unmistakable aesthetic. A GoS timepiece is as instantly recognizable as a Louis Erard. Merging our two DNAs while honoring each brand’s identity was a meticulous process. We had to let the Damascus steel speak—its raw intensity and uniqueness commanding attention—while shaping it in a way that seamlessly integrates our signature design codes.” Manuel Emch.

Snow and Steel in Fusion

Linköping, 200 kilometers from Stockholm, is hardly the watchmaking capital of the world, yet it is here that master watchmaker Patrik Sjögren has chosen to establish his atelier. A craftsman who takes his time, he shapes and assembles each piece by hand, ensuring that every watch is truly unique

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His creations center around the extraordinary use of Damascus steel, a material he entrusts exclusively to his friend and fellow Swede, blacksmith Conny Persson. Together, these two masters—watchmaker and blacksmith—are the very soul of GoS, founded in 2007.

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It was only natural that the paths of Louis Erard and GoS would eventually meet, drawn together by a shared independent spirit, a deep reverence for nature, a commitment to local craftsmanship, and a passion for limited-edition creations, distinctive design, and uncompromising mechanical precision. The Régulateur Louis Erard X GoS is the result—a timepiece born from an artistic bridge between Switzerland and Sweden.

A Tribute to the Art of Damascus Steel

Each timepiece is housed in an elegantly proportioned 39mm steel case, framing a Damascus steel dial that makes every watch truly unique

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Forged by Conny Persson and meticulously hand-finished by Patrik Sjögren, each dial undergoes a proprietary bath treatment that intensifies its contrasts—brightening the gray tones while deepening the blacks, creating a striking visual depth. While the overall geometry remains consistent, inspired by the intricate veins of trees found in both Swedish and Swiss forests, no two dials are ever alike, as each steel pattern is shaped by the unpredictable nature of the forging process.

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Floating above this one-of-a-kind surface are three distinctive blue hands, arranged in the classic Régulateur configuration. The design embodies GoS’s signature aesthetic, from the triskelion-inspired small seconds counter at 6 o’clock to the sharply notched hour and minute tracks, also a hallmark of the brand’s design syntax.

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The timepiece is presented on an equally nature-inspired strap crafted from salmon leather—a first for Louis Erard – paying homage to GoS’s Nordic origins, nestled between the Baltic and North Sea.

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The Louis Erard Régulateur x GoS is limited to just 178 pieces, in keeping with all Louis Erard collaborations. A number rich in symbolism, its calligraphy conveys "stronger together" — a motto that has never been more fitting than for the union of Louis Erard and GoS.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS   

Collection:  Le Régulateur

Model:  Le Louis Erard Regulator x GoS Edition

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Reference: 85248AA03.BSA02  

Limited edition of 178 pieces

Case
    Material: Polished stainless steel
    Diameter: 39 mm
    Thickness: 12.82 mm
    Lug-to-lug: 45.9 mm
    Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
    Signature GoS crown
    Movement visible through the black crystal caseback
    Caseback engraved with “Limited Edition 1 of 178”
    Water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bars (50 m / 165 ft)
Dial and hands
    Chapter ring and hour counter ring rhodium-plated with circular satin finish and diamond-polished champfers
    Lower plate made of Damascus steel by Conny Persson (blacksmith) and Patrik Sjögren (GoS)
    Louis Erard and GoS symbols transferred in white at 3 o'clock
    Dial designed by Patrik Sjögren (GoS) according to his artistic identity
    Blue signature GoS hands
Movement
    Automatic regulator, Sellita SW266-1 caliber
    Diameter: 11½ lignes, 25.6 mm
    Height: 5.6 mm
    Number of jewels: 31
    Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
    Elaborated grade movement, carefully decorated
    Specially openworked rotor with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol
    Power reserve of approx. 38 hours
Functions/Indications
    Hours, minutes, seconds
    Hour hand in counter at 12 o'clock, central hand, second hand in counter at 6 o'clock
Strap and buckle
    Black salmon leather, black calf leather lining, polished stainless steel pin buckle, quick-release spring bars for easy strap change
    Additional strap: Black grained calf leather with tone-on-tone stitching, black calf leather lining, polished stainless steel pin buckle, quick-release spring bars for easy strap change
    Dimensions: width 20/18mm, length 80/115 mm

🔰 Edition of ✅only 178 pieces
🔴 Price: 4 250 CHF / USD 4.950 $ 💰

🤝 COLLABORATIONS 
Watch developed in collaboration with GoS Watches  in a limited edition of 178 pieces

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Post address
GoS Watches AB
Kindagatan 60
58247 Linköping
Sweden
Email us
GoS Watches AB
Patrik Sjögren

Patrik Sjögren
+46 (0) 737
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CONTACT:
LOUIS ERARD
Rue de l’Ouest 2
CH–2340 Le Noirmont
Suisse
info@louiserard.com
+41 (0) 32 957 65 30 

Cristina Saiu, Digital Marketing Executive
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Thursday, November 28, 2024

LOUIS ERARD x VIANNEY HALTER – Le Regulateur II Automatic Edition

 

Louis ErardVIANNEY HALTER Exceptional Le Régulateur II Automatic Limited Edition 2024

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  LE RÉGULATEUR LOUIS ERARD x VIANNEY HALTER II
DECONSTRUCTED DESIGN. BEYOND time & space.

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With their second collaboration, Louis Erard and Vianney Halter go bold, integrating Steampunk craftsmanship and the distinctive codes of Antiqua into the Régulateur. 

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The design of the Louis Erard Régulateur aligns perfectly with Halter’s unmistakable split-time subdials. The outcome: a piece pulsing with deconstructed energy. 

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This watch orbits between reality and fiction, transcending the boundaries of both time and space!

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⦁    Steampunk roots: inspired by Halter’s Antiqua
⦁    Retro-futuristic industrial aesthetic: red-gilded rivets reminiscent of industrial machines, riveted bezel and crown  
⦁    Deconstructed aesthetic: asymmetrical counters and offset crown at 2 o’clock
⦁    Blued steel hands: a signature shared by the two watchmakers
⦁    Haute Horlogerie finishes: polished and diamond-cut angles, circular and vertical satin brushing
⦁    Raised dial elements and Halter font: distinctive style in tribute to its creator
⦁    Dark brown grained calfskin strap: vintage style
⦁    Two 178-piece limited editions
⦁    Price excl. tax CHF 4,444

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“Creating with Vianney is about friendship and defying limits. This piece is a true joint endeavor! It’s got the Steampunk rivets, the off-center dials, as well as bold, intricate details that leave nothing untouched. A watch with all the independent Haute Horlogerie codes… yet still within reach, bold enough to stand out, yet made to be worn every day. With Vianney, it all started with a lucky pocket call in a ski gondola, serendipity that led to something extraordinary.”
Manuel Emch

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Vianney’s Edge in a Louis Erard watch

Vianney Halter is no ordinary watchmaker. For over two decades, he has been defying horological conventions with bold, Steampunk-inspired designs. 

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His debut independent piece, the Antiqua (1998), set the stage for a deconstructed vision of time. Now, he’s found a brand that shares his love for breaking the rules of design and the Régulateur is a perfect reflection of that spirit.

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Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II
is more than a watch: it’s a tribute to those who dare to dream and venture beyond convention. 

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A salute to Halter’s “Live Long and Prosper” mindset, this timepiece is the perfect blend of Victorian industrial aesthetics and a retro-futuristic vision.

A split-channel launch

Louis Erard’s sales approach is as unconventional as the watch itself. One edition for their e-boutique, another retail-exclusive. 

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This is how Louis Erard is turning sales into events. Stay tuned – the norms are about to be shaken up once again!

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Louis Erard x Vianney Halter:
time, redefined and ready for takeoff.

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Model:  Le Régulateur II Automatic Edition

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  Ref. 85246AA02.BVA172 - Rhodium (Red-gilt rings) Dial

Movement
Automatic regulator, Sellita caliber SW266-1,
11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, thickness: 5.60 mm, 31 jewels, 28,800 VpH (4Hz), meticulously decorated, special openworked oscillating weight with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol, min. 38 hours of power reserve
Functions            HMS
Hours counter at 11 o’clock, central minutes hand, seconds counter at 5 o’clock
Case
Polished and circular satin-brushed stainless steel, 12 polished red-gilt 5N rivets around the bezel, Ø43 mm, lug width: 22 mm, lug to lug : 49.60 mm, thickness: 10.95 mm, three parts, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, movement visible through the transparent caseback, water-resistant to 5 bar pressure (50 m / 165 ft), Vianney Halter signature crown with 24 red-gilt 5N rivets, caseback engraved with the inscription « Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Limited Edition 1 of 178 »
Dial    
Red-gilt 5N and circular satin-brushed with diamond-polished chamfers chapter ring & counter rings, rhodium plated base with a vertical satin-brushed finish, black transfers, Louis Erard logo at 2 o’clock and Vianney Halter logo at 8 o’clock.
Dial designed by Vianney Halter with his artistic identity
Hands   Vianney Halter signature hands in blued steel
Strap
Dark brown grained calf leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching, black lining grained calf leather, polished stainless steel pin buckle, ergot bars for quick strap change.
Dimensions: 22/20mm width, 80/115 mm length

🤝 COLLABORATIONS 
Watch developed in collaboration with Massena LAB in a limited edition of 178 pieces

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Model:  Le Régulateur II Automatic Edition

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 Ref. 85246AA03.BVA172 - Red-gilt (Rhodium rings) Dial

Movement
Automatic regulator, Sellita caliber SW266-1,
11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, thickness: 5.60 mm, 31 jewels, 28,800 VpH (4Hz), meticulously decorated, special openworked oscillating weight with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol, min. 38 hours of power reserve
Functions            HMS
Hours counter at 11 o’clock, central minutes hand, seconds counter at 5 o’clock
Case           
Polished and circular satin-brushed stainless steel, 12 polished red-gilt 5N rivets around the bezel, Ø43 mm, lug width: 22 mm, lug to lug : 49.60 mm, thickness: 10.95 mm, three parts, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, movement visible through the transparent caseback, water-resistant to 5 bar pressure (50 m / 165 ft), Vianney Halter signature crown with 24 red-gilt 5N rivets, caseback engraved with the inscription « Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Limited Edition 1 of 178 »
Dial            
Rhodium-plated and circular satin-brushed with diamond-polished chamfers chapter ring & counter rings, red-gilt 5N base with a vertical satin-brushed finish, black transfers, Louis Erard logo at 2 o’clock and Vianney Halter logo at 8 o’clock. Dial designed by Vianney Halter with his artistic identity
Hands   Vianney Halter signature hands in blued steel
Strap        
Dark brown grained calf leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching, black lining grained calf leather, polished stainless steel pin buckle, ergot bars for quick strap change.
Dimensions: 22/20mm width, 80/115 mm length

🤝 COLLABORATIONS 
Watch developed in collaboration with Massena LAB in a limited edition of 178 pieces

Entirely made and assembled in Switzerland
🔰 A limited series of 178 pieces, each at a retail  🔴PRICE of CHF 4,444, excluding VAT
Official launch at Watches & Wonders 2024

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ABOUT MASSENA LAB  

Massena LAB, founded by noted watch collector and industry veteran William Massena, is a creative horological studio that designs, develops, and produces timepieces, often in collaboration with respected watchmakers from around the world. Massena LAB exists to be a reference point of horological culture and to play an integral part in its constant evolution, using elements of style from the past to enhance the future of watchmaking.   
It aims to create and nurture a community of informed watch enthusiasts with a passion for novel timepieces from independent watchmakers. The “LAB” in Massena LAB is a combination of two words: “laboratory,” for our willingness to experiment and our embrace of new ideas, and “collaboration,” for our fruitful, long-standing relationships with our partner brands.  

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ABOUT VIANNEY HALTER

Vianney Halter was born in 1963 on the outskirts of Paris, the son of an engine driver on the French railways. He remembers being fascinated by the old machines and mechanical objects that his father brought home. Perhaps this early contact with powerful locomotives, steam engines and other measuring instruments is the reason why he was attracted to technology and mechanics.

At 14 years of age, Vianney Halter made the decision to broaden his interest in mechanics, and took the train to the capital to enrol at the École Horlogère de Paris (Paris Watchmaking School). He qualified in 1980 and spent his first ten years in the profession restoring antique watches and clocks, experience which gave him in-depth knowledge of the art of watchmaking.
 

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Self-employed since 1984, he then went on to create a variety of timepieces for well-known manufacturers including Harry Winston, Breguet, and Audemars Piguet. He has also invented and developed his own collection of wristwatches since 1998.

His designs have been regarded as avant-garde pieces and are considered to have instigated a new shift in the watchmaking world. Vianney Halter makes unusual watches in the traditional method of the master watchmakers of the past, while using singular aesthetics, his own technical patents and unique constructions. All of this is illustrated in his first model, the “Antiqua”, a perpetual calendar presented in 1998. This watch was instantly regarded as a "relic of the future", reinforcing Halter's creativity and allowing him to enter the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI).

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His years as an independent watchmaker continuing the art of watchmaking and his contribution to the modern horological landscape have already earned him nine awards. He has created around ten models of wristwatches, but the high level of workmanship they demand means their production is confidential. Indeed, under 500 pieces created by Vianney Halter have been produced to this day.

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Suisse
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Monday, November 4, 2024

Louis Erard – Noirmont Metiers d'Art Le Regulateur Grave Noix

 

Louis Erard Noirmont Métiers d'Art Le Régulateur Gravé Noix 2024

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DISTINCT DESIGN RETHOUGHT.

Louis Erard unveils a new emblematic piece joining its permanent collection: Le Régulateur Gravé, a standout from the Noirmont Métiers d'Art line. This creation reinterprets a classic horological archetype, the sector dial, while showcasing traditional engraving techniques. 
 
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By introducing this non-limited model, Louis Erard strengthens its unique identity, built on bold creativity and horological heritage, all while staying true to the independent spirit that has driven the brand since its inception.


SHOW ME YOUR DIAL, AND I’LL TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE!

Louis Erard Unveils Le Régulateur Gravé – Distinctive Design and Reimagined Tradition

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Louis Erard
reaffirms its identity through two major collections: Noirmont, replacing the Excellence collection, and 2300, succeeding La Sportive. The Noirmont collection is structured around three key pillars: the classic Noirmont model, Noirmont Métiers d’Art, and Noirmont X for collaborations. 
 
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The Régulateur Gravé, a centerpiece of the Métiers d’Art line, is now part of the permanent collection, marking an important milestone for the brand.

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The watch features the signature design of the Régulateur with a vertical display of time indicators. Inspired by the sector dials of the 1930s, Louis Erard brings it into the present, incorporating an age-old watchmaking technique: engraving. True to its philosophy, the brand treats watchmaking as a canvas for artistic expression, where the only rule is to break conventions — except those that define its unique identity.
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“ This watch embodies the perfect expression of what Louis Erard stands for. A complex dial in its simplest form. Stripping down the visual and technical elements to their
essence, to the purest aesthetic, while bringing greater depth to the details and adding value to both design and craftsmanship. Manuel Emch” 
 
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Watch facts that matter

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The big picture before diving into the details

⦁    Launch date: 31st of October 2024
⦁    Reimagining an archetype: a sector-type dial unlike any others
⦁    Innovation: First-ever sector-type dial for Louis Erard
⦁    Technique: Engraving as tradition but shaken and stirred
⦁    Permanent collection: Le Régulateur Gravé joins the core collection alongside Le Régulateur Guilloché
⦁    Collection name: Noirmont, home to Louis Erard since 1992
⦁    Signature features: Fir tree hands and crown, a minimalist style in line with Louis Erard's approach ‘Less is More, More is Less’.

An Iconic Piece of the Brand’s Identity

Le Régulateur Gravé perfectly exemplifies Manuel Emch's "Napkin Strategy": a watchmaking philosophy that draws inspiration from tradition while boldly reinventing itself. 

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This approach is founded on strong visual codes and complete creative freedom, all deeply rooted in the brand's rich heritage. With Noirmont and 2300, Louis Erard is redefining its collections to reflect its essence and independence.

The Reinterpreted Sector Dial

The sector dial, emblematic of 1930s watchmaking, is reimagined here by Louis Erard for the first time. On a finely grained dial, engraving creates a subtle play of reliefs through a brilliant galvanic treatment. 

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This technical and aesthetic precision highlights the key elements: time segmentation, optimized readability, concentric circles, and a railway track motif. The design, true to the "neovintage" spirit, captures the essence of the past while asserting a unique modernity that is distinctly Louis Erard.

A Tribute to Noirmont

The choice of the collection name—Noirmont—is not incidental. It reflects the soul of the brand, rooted in this region of the Swiss Jura since 1992

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More than just a geographical designation, Noirmont also symbolizes the inspiration behind the fir tree hands and crown, elements that are deeply intertwined with Louis Erard's identity.

Le Régulateur Gravé in Detail

Le Régulateur Gravé Noir is presented in a 39 mm version, featuring a polished steel case with 5N rose-gilt details. 

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Its black dial with a fine-grained finish, complemented by fir tree hands and minimalist indicators, offers a clear and refined reading of time. 

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The automatic Sellita SW266-1 movement this exquisite piece, priced at CHF 2,900 excluding VAT.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS   

Collection: Noirmont Métiers d'Art

Model: Le Régulateur
Gravé Noix 

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Ref. 85248AA13.BVA158 - Grained anthracite base dial - Polished stainless steel

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 Ref. 85248AA15.BVA159 - Grained blue dial - Polished stainless steel

Movement
Automatic regulator, Sellita SW266-1 calibre,
11½ ''', Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.60 mm, 31 jewels,
28,800 VpH (4 Hz), meticulously decorated, special openworked oscillating weight with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol, approx.
38 hours of power reserve
Functions
HMS
Hours counter at 12 o'clock, central minutes hand,
seconds counter at 6 o'cloc
Case
Polished Stainless Steel, Ø39 mm,
lug width: 20 mm, lug to lug: 45.90 mm, thickness: 12.82 mm, 3 pieces, 
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Movement visible through the transparent caseback
Water resistant up to a pressure of 5 bars (50m/165ft)
Signature fir tree crown.
Dial
Grained black base dial. Polished rose-gilt indexes, numbers, and railroad tracks
Hands Polished rose-gilt signature fir tree hands
Strap
Beige grained calf leather bracelet with tone-on-tone stitching, black grained calf leather lining,
Polished stainless steel pin buckle, ergot bars for quick strap change.
Dimensions: 20/18mm width, 80/115mm length

🔴Price: (incl. Swiss VAT) CHF 2,900 💰

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CONTACT:
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Rue de l’Ouest 2
CH–2340 Le Noirmont
Suisse
info@louiserard.com
+41 (0) 32 957 65 30 

Cristina Saiu, Digital Marketing Executive
+41 32 957 65 34, Cristina.Saiu@louiserard.com

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