Affordable Swiss Luxury Watches: Louis Erard (Video)

By Montredo in Videos
May 13, 2019
Affordable Swiss Luxury Watches: Louis Erard (Video)

“(At Louis Erard) we are talking about the product, the watch is the hero.” – Mr. Alain Spinedi, Louis Erard CEO

In the current episode of Meet the Manufacturer, we paid a visit to the Manufacture of Louis Erard at Le Noirmont, Switzerland. During which not only did we get to see how the Louis Erard classics, such as the Excellence collection and Heritage collection are made. We also had a conversation with Louis Erard CEO Mr. Alain Spinedi and the Company’s Product Manager, Mr. Arnaud Cuénoud to talk about what makes a Louis Erard watch stands out from its peers in the mechanical watch market.

Here is a sneak-peek of some of our favourite watches from Louis Erard featured in this episode of Meet the Manufacturer:

Louis Erard Heritage Collection

The Heritage collection at Louis Erard embodies the aesthetics of a classic, elegant watch, as well as the innovation in modern-day watchmaking. The Heritage Automatic Open Balance (Ref. 60287PR51.BARC80) exemplifies the key traits of this collection. The cut-out dial does not only give the watch an intriguing look, it is also a window for the wearer to have a glimpse into the inner-workings of a mechanical watch.

00:49 – Louis Erard Heritage Automatic Open Balance

Reference Number: 60287PR51.BARC80
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: SW2000-1
Power Reserve: 38
Case Diameter: 41 mm
Case Material: Steel, PVD Coated
Waterproof: 50 m

Louis Erard Excellence Collection

Louis Erard’s Excellence Collection was introduced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Brand. Apart from having a neo-classical look, the Excellence Collection showcases Louis Erard’s expertise in the art of watchmaking. The watches from this collection are punctuated with painstakingly-crafted mechanical complications, such as moon phase, power reserves, that are seamlessly integrated in the watch design.

00:56 – Louis Erard Excellence Automatic Moonphase Silver Dial

Reference Number: 80231AA01.BDC51
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: ETA 7751 Valjoux
Power Reserve: 48
Case Diameter: 42 mm
Case Material: Steel
Waterproof: 50 m
Features: Chronograph, Moon Phase, Date, Weekday, Month, 24-hours display, Small second

01:01 – Louis Erard Excellence Automatic Regulator Black Guilloche

Reference Number: 86236NN12.BVDN17
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: Sellita SW-200-1 mit complication Dubois-Dépraz 14072
Power Reserve: 38
Case Diameter: 42 mm
Case Material: Steel, PVD Coated
Waterproof: 50 m
Features: Date, Guilloche dial

02:37 – Louis Erard Excellence Manual Power Reserve 40 Guilloche

Reference Number: 54230AA41.BDC02
Movement: Manual winding
Caliber: ETA 7001 with a Louis Erard in-house complication
Power Reserve: 42
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Case Material: Steel
Waterproof: 50 m


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