Manuel Emch, the head of Louis Erard, is on a mission to democratise watchmaking. By inviting watchmakers, designers and artists to collaborate on different projects and offering traditional métiers d’art dials to a broader audience at accessible prices, Louis Erard fills a big gap in the watchmaking scene. Once again, the brand’s versatile Regulator watch […]
Jacob & Co. is renowned for crafting some of the wildest, craziest and most complicated watches. The design can be polarizing, but one undeniable fact remains: these watches are truly spectacular. The debut of the inaugural Astronomia in 2014 caused quite a stir at Baselworld. Staging a poetic portrayal of the celestial world, its concept […]
The allure of contemporary Chronoswiss designs is palpable to watch enthusiasts, as evidenced by the plethora of limited-edition models marked as sold out in the company’s online catalogue, which offers both cutting-edge models and classic designs in peaceful coexistence. The new Strike Two series unveils yet another bridge between the brand’s esteemed past, exemplified by […]
Louis Erard received great attention last year with the debut of its first-ever tourbillon-regulated watch. Limited to just 78 pieces, it was exclusively available as part of a reasonably priced khaki-coloured trio, each piece conceived by the esteemed Alain Silberstein. Now in 2024, the brand led by Manuel Emch, the Artistic Director and CEO of […]
An exceptional collaboration between renowned Swiss abstract artist Olivier Mosset and watchmaker Louis Erard results in a minimalist black-on-black model destined to become a sought-after collector’s piece. Translating the artist’s abstract, reductionist codes into the miniature canvas of a watch, the Louis Erard Regulator flaunts the monochromatic palette of the rebellious Swiss artist. Produced in […]
Watches made by Moritz Grossmann, one of the top manufacturers in the small town of Glashütte, Germany, are known for their outstanding attention to detail and refined in-house movements. Yet, some stand out even more from the rest of the collection, either because of their complexity or due to the expressive power of traditional craftsmanship […]
Given the brand’s continuous collaborations with designers, watchmakers, artisans and design studios, Louis Erard might consider changing its name to Louis Erard & Friends. The latest adaptation of the brand’s classic Regulator model has been entrusted to indie watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin, whose gaping-mouthed cyclops returns in a darker version with even creepier details. Officially named […]
We are always excited to see new indie watchmakers launch their brand, all the more when we are talking about traditional haute horlogerie. If his name might not ring a bell, Hervé Schlüchter is not exactly a newbie in the watch industry, having spent most of his career with Bovet, where he ended up managing […]
It was birthday season at Watches and Wonders 2023 with Swiss brand Alpina celebrating its 140th year of existence. Established in 1883, Alpina has become synonymous with sports watches since establishing its core design tenants of anti-magnetic, steel, shock-resistant, and water-resistant watches way back in 1938. In 2022, Alpina’s revamped Alpiner Extreme collection caught the … Continued
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If you are in the market for a Konstantin Chaykin Wristmon watch – the ones with the funny faces and spinning eyes – but don’t have a spare 15k euros in your pocket, the news from Louis Erard is going to put a smile on your face today. For the brand’s latest collaboration watch, Louis […]