A standout From the Noirmont Métiers d'Art line: Louis Erard Unveils Le Régulateur Gravé Bleu
“SHOW ME YOUR DIAL, AND I’LL TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE!”
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24th February, 2025: Louis Erard is making a bold statement with the introduction of the Le Régulateur Gravé Bleu, a new permanent addition to their Noirmont Métiers d'Art collection. This timepiece reimagines the classic horological archetype of the sector dial, showcasing traditional engraving techniques while staying true to the independent spirit that has defined Louis Erard since its inception.
A New Chapter for Louis Erard
Louis Erard is streamlining its collections with the Noirmont line, replacing the Excellence collection, and the 2300 line, succeeding La Sportive. The Noirmont collection is built on three pillars: the classic Noirmont model, Noirmont Métiers d'Art, and Noirmont X for collaborations. The Le Régulateur Gravé, a highlight of the Métiers d'Art line, now joins the permanent collection, marking a significant milestone for the brand.
Reimagining the Régulateur
The watch features the signature design of the Régulateur with a vertical display of time indicators. Inspired by the sector dials of the 1930s, Louis Erard brings this design into the present, incorporating the age-old watchmaking technique of engraving. True to its philosophy, the brand treats watchmaking as a canvas for artistic expression, breaking conventions while staying true to its unique identity.
Reflecting the “Napkin Strategy”
Le Régulateur Gravé embodies Manuel Emch's "Napkin Strategy," drawing inspiration from tradition while boldly reinventing itself. This approach is rooted in strong visual codes and creative freedom, reflecting the brand's heritage.
“This watch embodies the perfect expression of what Louis Erard stands for. A complex dial in its simplest form. Stripping down the visual and technical elements to their essence, to the purest aesthetic, while bringing greater depth to the details and addingvalue to both design and craftsmanship.” - Manuel Emch
The Dial: A Hallmark of 1930s Watchmaking
The sector dial, a hallmark of 1930s watchmaking, is reimagined with a finely grained dial and engraved reliefs. A brilliant galvanic treatment highlights time segmentation, readability, concentric circles, and a railway track motif. The "neovintage" design captures the past while asserting a unique modernity.
A Tribute to Noirmont
The collection name, Noirmont, reflects the brand's roots in the Swiss Jura since 1992. It also symbolizes the inspiration for the fir tree hands and crown, core elements of Louis Erard's identity.
The Le Régulateur Gravé Bleu is a testament to Louis Erard's commitment to blending horological tradition with modern design, creating a timepiece that is both distinctive and timeless.
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Watch Facts that Matter
• Reimagining an archetype:a sector-type dial unlike any others
• Technique: Engraving as tradition butshaken and stirred
• Permanent collection: Le Régulateur Gravé joins the core collection alongside LeRégulateur Guilloché
• Collection name:Noirmont, home to Louis Erard since 1992
•Signature features: Fir tree, hands and crown, a minimalist style in line with Louis Erard's approach ‘Less is More, More is Less’.
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LE RÉGULATEUR GRAVÉBLEUREF.85248AA15.BVA159PRICE EXCL.TAX: CHF 2,900
Movement: Automatic regulator,SellitacaliberSW266-1, 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm,thickness: 5.60 mm, 31 jewels, 28,800 VpH (4Hz), meticulously decorated, special openworked oscillating weight with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol, approx.38 hours of power reserve
Functions: HMS
Hours counter at 12 o'clock, central minutes hand, seconds counter at 6 o'clock
Case: Polished stainless steel, Ø39 mm, lug width: 20 mm, lug to lug: 45.90 mm, thickness: 12.82 mm, 3 pieces, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, movement visible through the transparent caseback, water resistant up to a pressure of 5 bars (50 m/165 ft), signature fir tree crown
Dial: Grained blue base dial. Engraved rhodium-plated indexes, numbers, and railroad tracks
Hands: Rhodium-plated signature fir tree hands
Strap: Light greygrained calf leather bracelet with tone-on-tone stitching, blackgrained calf leather lining, polished stainless steel pin buckle, ergot bars forquick strap change. Dimensions: 20/18mm width, 80/115 mm length
For further information, please visit louiserard.com