£3,995.00
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The Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Le Régulateur represents an extraordinary fusion of Swiss watchmaking tradition and Russian horological artistry. This captivating timepiece delivers its regulator as “a sacrifice to a very strange creature, a grotesque, saw-mouthed cyclops” – a mythological figure reinterpreted by master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin. Limited to just 178 pieces worldwide, this horological artwork transforms timekeeping into visual storytelling through its distinctive dial design featuring a white “eye” hour display and red “mouth” seconds indicator against a silvered sunray wave pattern background. The result is a conversation-starting timepiece that embodies both technical excellence and artistic daring for the discerning collector.
Condition: Immaculate condition
Includes: Complete box set
Guarantee: Warranty valid until 2027
Shipping: Free UK delivery
This exceptional timepiece represents the meeting of two distinctive watchmaking philosophies. Louis Erard, firmly rooted in the Swiss Jura’s horological traditions, brings a foundation of fine mechanical watchmaking expertise and accessible luxury. Konstantin Chaykin, the first independent Russian watchmaker accepted into the prestigious Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI), contributes his boundary-pushing creativity and technical innovation. Known for his Wristmons collection featuring emotive watch faces, Chaykin’s distinctive aesthetic transforms the classical regulator format into an expressive character. This collaboration exemplifies both brands’ commitment to exploring new possibilities within traditional watchmaking while creating timepieces that transcend mere timekeeping to become wearable art.
The regulator format, featuring separate displays for hours, minutes, and seconds, has its roots in precision timekeeping instruments used as reference standards in watchmaking workshops. Traditional regulators typically feature a large central minute hand with smaller subdials for hours and seconds.
The Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Le Régulateur interpretation transforms this historical configuration into a whimsical face: the hour display becomes a “cyclops eye” at 12 o’clock, the red-rimmed seconds display at 6 o’clock serves as a “mouth,” and the hand-shaped minute indicator completes the anthropomorphic design. This creative reinterpretation maintains the regulator’s functional separation of time indications while re-imagining the layout as an expressive character. The result honours horological tradition while demonstrating how classical complications can be reinvented through artistic vision.
The black toad leather strap represents more than just an unusual material choice—it’s an integral component of the watch’s artistic concept. Toad leather is prised for its distinctive natural pattern of bumps and irregular texturing, which complements the unconventional aesthetic of the timepiece. The decision to use this exotic leather enhances the watch’s unique character while providing exceptional durability and comfort.
The purple attachment points and matching purple rabbit leather lining create a sophisticated colour coordination with the purple hour circle on the dial. Additionally, the strap features functional catch spring bars that enable quick changes, allowing owners to experiment with different looks by swapping to other compatible straps. This attention to detail in the strap design demonstrates both brands’ commitment to creating a cohesive artistic statement throughout every element of the timepiece.
Konstantin Chaykin has earned international recognition for his “Wristmons” collection, watches featuring expressive faces composed of watchmaking elements. This collaborative piece with Louis Erard continues this artistic approach by transforming a classical regulator into a cyclops character. The design reflects Chaykin’s signature ability to infuse mechanical objects with personality and emotion while maintaining technical excellence.
His work consistently reinterprets traditional horology through a lens of whimsy and artistic expression, challenging conventional notions of how time should be displayed and experienced. By re-imagining the regulator format as a mythological figure, Chaykin demonstrates his philosophy that watches can transcend their utilitarian purpose to become emotional objects that forge a personal connection with their wearer. This collaboration exemplifies his commitment to expanding the boundaries of what watchmaking can express.
The decision to limit production to precisely 178 pieces reflects a deliberate strategy to maintain exclusivity while allowing more collectors to access this collaborative piece than some of Konstantin Chaykin’s solo creations, which are often produced in much smaller numbers. This specific number creates a collectable rarity that enhances long-term value while ensuring that the watch remains truly exclusive.
The limitation acknowledges both the artisanal nature of the timepiece and the significant handwork involved in its creation. Each watch is individually numbered, further emphasising its status as a limited artwork rather than a mass-produced item. For collectors, this defined limitation provides confidence in the watch’s long-term significance within both brands’ portfolios and in the broader context of independent watchmaking collaborations.
Louis Erard has established a reputation for meaningful collaborations with notable designers and watchmakers, creating limited edition pieces that explore new aesthetic territories while maintaining the brand’s accessible luxury positioning. Compared to other Louis Erard collaborations, the Konstantin Chaykin edition represents one of their most avant-garde designs, with its anthropomorphic dial interpretation.
While collaborations with designers like Alain Silberstein introduced bold geometric elements and primary colours, and the partnership with Vianney Halter explored retro-futuristic aesthetics, the Chaykin collaboration ventures furthest into narrative-driven design. What unites all these collaborations is Louis Erard’s willingness to give creative freedom to their partners while providing a foundation of Swiss watchmaking expertise and quality. Each collaboration represents a distinct chapter in the brand’s exploration of watchmaking’s creative possibilities.
The Sellita SW266-1 automatic movement provides the perfect technical foundation for this creative interpretation of a regulator watch. Specifically designed for regulator configurations, this movement naturally separates the time indications in a way that facilitates Chaykin’s artistic vision. The reliable Swiss-made calibre ensures that the timepiece’s whimsical appearance is matched by serious horological credibility and dependable performance.
With a 38-hour power reserve, the movement provides practical utility for everyday wear. The automatic winding system means the watch maintains power through natural wrist movement, keeping the “cyclops” animated and expressive. Additionally, the movement’s architecture allowed for a relatively slim case profile of 39mm diameter and appropriate thickness, ensuring that despite its artistic exuberance, the watch remains comfortable and wearable for daily use.
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