With their second collaboration, Louis Erard and Vianney Halter go bold, integrating Steampunk craftsmanship and the distinctive codes of Antiqua into the Régulateur. The design of the Louis Erard Régulateur aligns perfectly with Halter’s unmistakable split-time subdials. The outcome: a piece pulsing with deconstructed energy. This watch orbits between reality and fiction, transcending the boundaries of both time and space!
Watchfacts that matter
• Steampunk roots: inspired by Halter’s Antiqua
• Retro-futuristic industrial aesthetic: red-gilded rivets reminiscent of industrial machines, riveted bezel and crown
• Deconstructed aesthetic: asymmetrical counters and offset crown at 2 o’clock
• Blued steel hands: a signature shared by the two watchmakers
• Haute Horlogerie finishes: polished and diamond-cut angles, circular and vertical satin brushing
• Raised dial elements and Halter font: distinctive style in tribute to its creator
• Dark brown grained calfskin strap: vintage style
• Two 178-piece limited editions
• Price excl. tax CHF 4,444
“Creating with Vianney is about friendship and defying limits. This piece is a true joint endeavor! It’s got the Steampunk rivets, the off-center dials, as well as bold, intricate details that leave nothing untouched. A watch with all the independent Haute Horlogerie codes… yet still within reach, bold enough to stand out, yet made to be worn every day. With Vianney, it all started with a lucky pocket call in a ski gondola, serendipity that led to something extraordinary.”
Manuel Emch
Vianney’s Edge in a Louis Erard watch
Vianney Halter is no ordinary watchmaker. For over two decades, he has been defying horological conventions with bold, Steampunk-inspired designs. His debut independent piece, the Antiqua (1998), set the stage for a deconstructed vision of time. Now, he’s found a brand that shares his love for breaking the rules of design and the Régulateur is a perfect reflection of that spirit.
Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II is more than a watch: it’s a tribute to those who dare to dream and venture beyond convention. A salute to Halter’s “Live Long and Prosper” mindset, this timepiece is the perfect blend of Victorian industrial aesthetics and a retro-futuristic vision.
A split-channel launch
Louis Erard’s sales approach is as unconventional as the watch itself. One edition for their e-boutique, another retail-exclusive. This is how Louis Erard is turning sales into events. Stay tuned – the norms are about to be shaken up once again!
Louis Erard x Vianney Halter: time, redefined and ready for takeoff.
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