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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

brace or bridle

Is a thin, curved metal piece used to support and secure the balance wheel and its associated parts. It is typically made of a durable and corrosion-resistant material such as steel or specialized watch alloys. The shape of the brace or bridle is designed to ensure proper alignment and stability of the balance wheel, allowing it to oscillate freely within its designated range. The shape and materials of the brace or bridle may vary in watches depending on the watch movement and design.