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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

Ceramic

Ceramic,  is an inorganic non-metallic solid made up of either metal or non-metal compounds that have been shaped and then hardened by heating to high temperatures. The ceramic material used in watchmaking is a high-tech material that is stronger and more durable than regular ceramic. It is used to manufacture watch cases and other components.


The ceramic material is subjected to high temperatures and then cooled to obtain the desired hardness and color. Ceramic is lightweight compared to other materials used in watch case manufacturing. It is a strong and durable material that is resistant to scratches and corrosion.