Louis Erard has once again enlisted the watchmaking virtuoso Alain Silberstein, and this time, they have ventured to a new pinnacle: the tourbillon. But not just any tourbillon; it’s a tourbillon paired with a regulator display. An exclusive tourbillon, limited to 78 pieces in a triptych set, featuring “La Semaine Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein” and “Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein.” What’s more, it’s an affordable, contemporary tourbillon with a sporty and chic khaki color.
This wasn’t merely a chance occurrence; it was destiny. The Louis Erard X Alain Silberstein new edition is more than just a collaboration; it’s a manifest work. It embodies the stories of Louis Erard and Alain Silberstein, a partnership spanning three episodes. The first edition in 2021 was followed by a triptych featuring a day/date, a regulator, and a monopusher chronograph, and then a diptych with a day/date hand and a regulator. This latest offering epitomizes their journey.
Now, let’s delve into the details. The Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Khaki Triptych comprises three distinct watches. Two of them are available for individual purchase, each in a limited edition of 178 pieces. Seventy-eight of these are reserved for the triptych set, which includes “La Semaine Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Khaki” and “Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Khaki.” The third is even more special and unique: “Le Régulateur Tourbillon Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Khaki,” exclusively available within the triptych box, limited to 78 pieces. Yes, you read it right – a tourbillon, the pinnacle of fine mechanical watchmaking.
This marks Louis Erard’s first foray into the world of tourbillons, perfectly aligned with the brand’s mission of making the inaccessible accessible. The tourbillon is accompanied by a regulator, representing the chronometric science that Louis Erard has embraced. For Alain Silberstein, the tourbillon embodies “the time that never stops,” a unique facet of time in his watchmaking lexicon.
Adding to the allure is the manufacturer of the tourbillon, Olivier Mory of BCP Tourbillons in La Chaux-de-Fonds, who bridges the worlds of mass production and fine watchmaking, further making this venture accessible.
Let’s be candid; the Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Khaki Triptych, including the tourbillon, is priced at 22,222 francs, a fraction of what typical tourbillon watches cost on the market.
Yet, the story wouldn’t be complete without style. This trilogy speaks volumes with its khaki theme, from dials to straps. It encapsulates the essence of modern watchmaking. According to Alain Silberstein and Manuel Emch, Artistic Director and CEO of Louis Erard watches, khaki is the color that best encapsulates the spirit of Louis Erard, making this collaboration even more exceptional.
Once again, Louis Erard’s motto rings true: Together, we are always stronger.
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