Introduction
Founded in 1929, Louis Erard is a watchmaker that is filled with heritage and history. Acquired in the 1990s before it was relaunched during the independent watchmaking boom of the early 2000s, in 2003, the brand has established a strong design language that doesn't break the bank. Since then, Louis Erard has built a passionate customer base that continues to grow thanks to the popularity and success of their collaborative projects and impressive individual exploits. One of their most successful collaborations is with famed French designer and watchmaking industry veteran Alain Silberstein. Released in 2021 as Louis Erard's second collaboration with Alain Silberstein, the Le Triptyque Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein was a collection of three different timepieces that each featured a unique set of functions and layout while also being limited to just 178 pieces each. Offered here, we have the Regulator variant, or the Le Régulateur II as it is known, that follows on from the pair's original 2019 collaboration. Featuring a 40mm case, Le Régulateur II is an exceedingly unique timepiece with vertical sidebars or 'brancards' that are not a common sight in watchmaking. Made from micro-blasted grade 2 titanium, its lugs, case, and bezel all sport a matte finish, while its grade 5 titanium vertical sidebars feature a polished finish. Sporting an incredibly unique dial, the Le Régulateur II's black dial features Alain's visual style in abundance. With a silver subdial and multi-colored hands made from various shapes, the Le Régulateur II blends yellow with red and blue to create a visual delight and allow each constituent of the regulator's display to remain clear, and legible.
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Grade
M 10
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$3,000 – $5,000
The Details
Brand
Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein
Dimensions
40mm
Model
Le Regulateur II
Movement
Automatic Sellita cal. SW266-1
Reference
85358TT02.BTT88
Bracelet
Black nylon and microblasted grade 2 titanium
Year
2021
Condition
New
Material
Microblasted grade 2 titanium & polished grade 5 titanium
Included
Watch and papers
Dial Color
Matte black
Condition
Watch is in new unworn condition.
Our Perspective
A fantastically unique timepiece as we would expect from Alain Silberstein, Le Regulateur II marries Louis Erard's eye for detail and rich heritage with Alain's aesthetic in perfect proportions.