2024 Louis Erard Konstantin Chaykin Le Regulateur Dusk to Dawn Black
Ref: 85237AA89
Specification
Lugs : 22mm
Condition : Unworn
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : Manufacturer's Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Louis Erard presentation box, travel pouch, and paperwork. It is paired with a 22mm Louis Erard black toad leather strap, red-dyed rabbit leather lining, and a polished steel pin buckle. The watch is from October 2024 and is sold in Unworn and still stickered condition, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with its original Manufacturer's Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have an unworn and stickered 2024 Louis Erard Konstantin Chaykin Le Regulateur Dusk to Dawn Black limited to 1 of 178 pieces; two horology houses have come together to create a unique blend of abstract design and function in their collaboration. The 42mm polished stainless steel case curves over your wrist with slightly tapered lugs, and a lug-to-lug length of 49mm and a case thickness of 12.5mm ensure a comfortable fit. On the right side is the signature Chaykin signed crown with knurling for extra grip. The polished smooth bezel holds a domed sapphire crystal AR coated on both sides above a distinctive monster-themed dial. Konstantin Chaykin has given the Louis Erard Le Régulateur watch a unique touch by taking inspiration from Slavic folklore; in this folklore, there is a mythical creature known as Likho, which is believed to bring bad luck and misfortune. Likho is portrayed as a one-eyed monster. The anthracite dial boasts a captivating sunray wave pattern, with a matte black outer minute track framing a satin-brushed anthracite hour sub-dial at 12 o'clock; the 12-hour ring features white numerals and a giant rotating black pupil for the hour hand on a white background that resembles the Cyclops' bloodshot eye. At 6 o'clock, a shiny red sub-dial with a white background and a rotating matte black star-shaped second hand represents the monster's roaring mouth. Depending on how you see it, a red-stylised minute hand resembling a serpent, arrow or middle finger precisely highlights the minutes. The Konstantin Chaykin logo is located at 12 o'clock, while the Louis Erard logo completes this inspiring collaborative timepiece at 6 o'clock. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back showcases the automatic Sellita SW 266-1, 31 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour. The élaboré grade movement has a Louis Erard-modified rotor. It comes paired with a 22mm black toad leather strap, red-dyed rabbit leather lining, and a polished steel pin buckle. It comes with its Louis Erard presentation box, travel pouch, and paperwork.
Personal Note
If you are the type of collector who wants to own something different to most, something that stands out from the crowd and has an epic party trick, look no further you have found your watch. This is the collaborative limited edition of 178 by Louis Erard and Konstantin Chaykin. Konstantin Chaykin has given the Louis Erard Le Régulateur watch a unique touch by taking inspiration from Slavic folklore; in this folklore, there is a mythical creature known as Likho, which is believed to bring bad luck and misfortune. Likho is portrayed as a one-eyed monster. Snap up this funky gem today whilst you still can!
The Brand
Louis Erard was born in 1893. In 1929, he founded his watchmaking school and a casing company in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds (Neuchâtel, Switzerland). He named the Company Louis Erard & André Perret. Production of their first watches began in 1931. In 1956, they obtained permission to manufacture their movements, something only the very best had achieved this accolade. For ten years, from 1993 until 2003, the company remained closed. In 2003, the company was bought by private investors. Today, they continue to expand the boundaries of Horology.
Konstantin Chaykin was born in St. Petersburg in 1975; he is a Russian inventor and a master of haute horlogerie (High Art of Watchmaking). In 2003, he founded Konstantin Chaykin Manufactory in Russia, where his unique timepieces have enthralled collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. He became a member of the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants) in 2010. One of his most famous pieces is “Joker”, with its eyes for minutes and hours, and the mouth is a moon phase resembling the tongue, which was released in 2017.