Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Black

Once again Louis Erard entrusts his regulator to master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin, revealing a darker iteration of his renowned Wristmons (wrist monsters) - a grotesque, saw-mouthed cyclops inspired by the Slavic Likho legend.
The Likho returns, this time filled with anger.

The Dark Likho Collection, a collaboration between Louis Erard and master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin, presents a bold reinterpretation of the Wristmons inspired by the Slavic Likho legend. Louis Erard, known for accessible Swiss watches, champions cross-disciplinary collaborations, offering diverse Métiers d’art executions. Konstantin Chaykin, a pioneer in Russian watchmaking with 92 patents, creates based on his own inventions, emphasizing innovation and unique watch faces.

Features

Movement
Automatic regulator, Sellita SW266-1 calibre, 11½''', Ø25.60mm, height: 5.60mm, 31 jewels, 28,800 VpH (4Hz), élaboré grade movement, meticulously decorated, special openworked oscillating weight with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol, approx. 38 hours power reserve.

Functions HMS
Hour disc at 12 o'clock, central minute hand, seconds disc at 6 o'clock.

Case
Polished stainless steel, Ø39mm, lug width: 20mm, lug to lug: 49.60mm, thickness: 12.25mm, 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), Konstantin Chaykin signature crown, caseback engraved with “Limited Edition 1 of 178”.

Dial
Matt black hour-circle, anthracite lower plate with sunray wave pattern, anthracite circular satin- finished hour flange, shiny red seconds flange, white transfers, circular satin-finished cartouches with logos transferred in white (Louis Erard at 6 o'clock and Konstantin Chaykin at 12 o'clock).

Hands
Shiny white hour disc with black pupil and red blood (transfers), matt black star-shaped seconds disc, shiny red hand-shaped minute hand.

Strap
Black toad leather with red attachment points, red rabbit leather lining, polished stainless steel pin buckle, functional catch spring bars enabling the strap to be changed quickly Dimensions: 22/20mm width, 80/115mm length.

Why we love it

We love this watch for its fearless fusion of tradition and daring design, brought to life through the captivating Likho motif and Konstantin Chaykin's groundbreaking craftsmanship.

Movement
Automatic regulator, Sellita SW266-1 calibre, 11½''', Ø25.60mm, height: 5.60mm, 31 jewels, 28,800 VpH (4Hz), élaboré grade movement, meticulously decorated, special openworked oscillating weight with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol, approx. 38 hours power reserve.

Functions HMS
Hour disc at 12 o'clock, central minute hand, seconds disc at 6 o'clock.

Case
Polished stainless steel, Ø39mm, lug width: 20mm, lug to lug: 49.60mm, thickness: 12.25mm, 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), Konstantin Chaykin signature crown, caseback engraved with “Limited Edition 1 of 178”.

Dial
Matt black hour-circle, anthracite lower plate with sunray wave pattern, anthracite circular satin- finished hour flange, shiny red seconds flange, white transfers, circular satin-finished cartouches with logos transferred in white (Louis Erard at 6 o'clock and Konstantin Chaykin at 12 o'clock).

Hands
Shiny white hour disc with black pupil and red blood (transfers), matt black star-shaped seconds disc, shiny red hand-shaped minute hand.

Strap
Black toad leather with red attachment points, red rabbit leather lining, polished stainless steel pin buckle, functional catch spring bars enabling the strap to be changed quickly Dimensions: 22/20mm width, 80/115mm length.

We love this watch for its fearless fusion of tradition and daring design, brought to life through the captivating Likho motif and Konstantin Chaykin's groundbreaking craftsmanship.