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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.

Glossary

Bagnolet

Is a term used to refer to a specific type of watch movement, known as the Bagnolet calibre. The Bagnolet calibre is a historical mechanical movement that was commonly used in pocket watches during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is named after the French town of Bagnolet, which was known for its production of high-quality watch movements. The Bagnolet calibre is characterized by its compact size and simple construction, making it popular for use in smaller pocket watches. It typically features a manual winding mechanism and basic timekeeping functions, such as hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds. While less common in modern watches, the Bagnolet calibre holds historical significance in the development of watchmaking and represents a specific era in horological craftsmanship.