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The Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Smile-Day Blue & Tourbillon Régulateur Blue

Louis Erard has spent recent years defining a very specific place for itself within contemporary Swiss watchmaking. Its strength lies in clarity of design and advanced mechanics. That balance has become central to Louis Erard’s identity.

That design awareness is especially visible in the brand’s collaborative work, where Louis Erard has shown a rare ability to absorb the language of an outside creative without losing its own. One of its most notable collaborations is with French designer Alain Silberstein, who has, over the years, developed a visual vocabulary that is instantly recognisable, one in which hands, markers, and displays become a composition of shapes as much as instruments of timekeeping.

Byrne

Byrne Watches is a luxury watch brand that was conceived by John Byrne and his wife, Claire, in 2015. John Byrne was inspired by the quick changes and illusions created by the dancers during a performance of George Balanchine's Apollo in Paris.

With a passion for watches, John collaborated with mentors to enter the world of watchmaking and approached the design process with meticulous attention to detail. Claire, an expert in luxury and retail, brought her experience in distribution networks to ensure the success of Byrne watches in the market.

The journey to create Byrne Watches led John and Claire to Fleurier, Switzerland, a renowned hub for watchmaking. They combined their experience in watch restoration with the expertise of a Manufacture founded by watch industry leaders. Over the years, they perfected the case and movement of their watches, showcasing outstanding creativity and technical prowess [[1](https://byrnewatch.com/en/byrne/)].

In 2021, Byrne Watches introduced the GYRO DIAL complication, which is a unique approach to timekeeping. This complication demonstrates the brand's commitment to innovation and its ability to push the boundaries of traditional watchmaking.

Byrne Watches aims to create elegant and exceptional timepieces that reflect their complementary personalities and shared expertise. With their passion for watches and dedication to craftsmanship, they have established Byrne Watch as an independent venture in the luxury watch industry.