Louis Erard and Alain Silberstein celebrate 2022, the year of the figure two, with a special edition of two pieces made with two times two hands
Two inseparable names since their first collaboration in 2019, this new diptych continues the trend, with two new variants – Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Blanc; and La Semaine Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Blanche – both limited editions of 178 pieces each.
Manuel Emch, CEO and artistic director of Louis Erard, has once again invited Alain Silberstein to continue the collaboration started in 2019. The fusion of the two worlds has this time given birth to a diptych. Two mechanical variations: a regulator, an original complication from Louis Erard; and a Smiley weekly calendar, Alain Silberstein’s emblematic calendar — every day has its face, its mood, its humour.
The two references are produced in a limited series of 178 pieces, a number whose meaning is reinforced from collaboration to collaboration: together we are stronger. Fifty-six watches will be available in a special diptych box set.
Both editions are priced at the entry level for the collector’s watch; the previous chapters of the Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein collaboration have already proven this with a sustained rating on the secondary market. A price that also signs Louis Erard’s profession of faith: to be the access point to exceptional watchmaking, through capsule editions with contemporary creative artists, and special series dedicated to métiers d’art.
Apart from the white dial and the light grey strap, this diptych takes up the exterior elements of the 2021 triptych version – which was sold out as soon as it was released. A case composed of a tubular container in microblasted grade 2 titanium and transparent caseback, fixed on a vertical sidebar called “brancard” in polished grade 5 titanium and flanked by a signature conical crown stamped with the Louis Erard symbol. The strap is made of special nylon, breathable, ergonomic and adjustable for perfect wearing comfort.
