The new Louis Erard “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ Watch

For the second time running, Louis Erard collaborates with seconde/seconde/ to create the Louis Horror limited edition timepiece, exclusive to just 178 pieces worldwide. The two-handed dial features a small second sub-scale adorned with an illuminating ghost that rotates within its 6 o’clock dungeon.

Arguably one of the most captivating styles of watch developed by Louis Erard, the Excellence watch collection has gained global recognition for its elegant blued steel hands and its whimsical-come-classic persona. The Louis Erard Excellence watch collection was first released to commemorate the brand’s 80th anniversary. Some of the most popular family members are the moonphase automatic version and the brand’s segmented two-hander models. Now the watchmaker welcomes another member to its family. The Louis “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ limited edition watch.

Over the years Louis Erard has created some exceptional timepieces designed in collaboration with the likes of Albert Silberstein and Paris-based watch modifier seconde/seconde/. The latter led to the release of the Louis “Error” watch last year. The Internet HTTP protocol “404 Error“-themed reference featured the bold blue Error reference following the Louis name at 3 o’clock alongside an unmissable blue panel stretching from southwest to northeast bearing the 404 Error code across its surface. The Louis Erard x seconde/seconde/ watch collaboration combines the digital nature of the theme with a design celebrating humour and taboos. Reminding us that the watchmaker doesn’t take itself too seriously is the new Louis “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ watch - another humorous model that plays on words and comes just in time for the season associated with spooks and ghouls.

The new Louis “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ watch signifies the second time that the two independent companies have crossed paths. Thinking outside the box, Louis Erard resisted the urge to create a “skeletonised” dial for fear of it being too horological. Instead, it opts for a ghoul on the hand of the small second sub-counter at 6 o’clock, which rotates as the hand travels across the miniature scale displaying the running seconds. The pixelated ectoplasm creates a fun and dynamic digital look that feels a touch urban too and swallows the second hand as it does so. The surrounding space within the small second scale represents a dungeon with its snailed effect surface within a diamond-cut zone.

The new Louis “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ watch features a silver opaline dial with a circular satin-finished zone depicting the hour track. The anthracite indexes within this track are glossy and crisply carved to enhance readability underneath their protective canopy of sapphire crystal glass. The segmented design of the dial is home to the famous Louis Erard logo albeit with the “Erard” reference now replaced with the “Horror” lettering in a bright blood-red colour. The polished anthracite central hour and minute hands are finished in the brand’s signature fir tree style, whilst the ghost motif for the small seconds illuminates richly in the dark, glowing in green Super-LumiNova material.

The new Louis “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ watch is a limited edition run of 178 pieces worldwide. Its stainless steel case is perfectly round and measures a diameter of 39mm rendering it a perfect option for those with a slender wrists. The thickness of the case measures a depth of 12.25mm – enough to hold a reliable Sellita movement inside. The case is also equipped with a water-resistant rating of 50 meters and features a top and bottom fitted with a piece of sapphire crystal glass. Surrounding the exhibition feature on the back of the case is a “Limited Edition 1 of 178” engraving upon its stainless steel frame, whilst the crown located at 3 o’clock on the case is adorned with the brand’s signature fir tree emblem.

The Sellita SW261-1 calibre is a trustworthy automatic movement that comprises 31 jewels and delivers a performance rate of 28,800 vibrations per hours, Once fully wound, it provides an impressive 38-hour power reserve. Through the back of the watch case, you can admire the performance of the movement alongside a special open-worked oscillating weight with a black lacquered Louis Erard symbol. Completing the ageless look of the new Louis “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ limited edition watch is a black-grained calf leather strap.  Its luxurious blue calf leather lining completes a comfortable feel upon the wrist, whilst its stainless steel pin buckle, stamped with the Louis Erard name, finishes the style of the timepiece with a touch of authenticity. In addition to this, the strap also features catch spring bars that enable a quick and easy switching over of straps whenever desired.

If you’d like more information on the new Louis “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ limited edition watch, you can visit the product page online at Jura Watches here, or call and speak to a member of our sales team on 01335 453453 today.

Technical specifications of the new Louis “Horror” x seconde/seconde/ limited edition watch

• Case: 39mm – height: 12.25mm – stainless steel – polished – 50-meter water resistance – anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass front – sapphire exhibition caseback – fir tree engraved crown – three-piece case construction – caseback engraved with limited edition number
• Dial: Silver – opaline - satin-finished hour zone – small second snailed counter at 6H – diamond cut-out zone, polished glossy anthracite Arabic numerals and stick markers – anthracite central hour and minute fir tree hands – red “Horror” lettering – rotating ghost motif on the small second hand, treated with green-glowing Super-LumiNova
• Movement; Sellita SW261-1 calibre – automatic – 28,800 vph – 31 jewels – 38-hour power reserve -  special open-worked oscillating weight with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol – central hour and minutes with small seconds function
• Strap: Black – grained calf leather – tone-on-tone attachment points - stainless steel pin buckle – blue grained calf leather lining – catch spring bars for quick strap changing
• Reference: 34238AA61.BVA130
• Availability: 178 pieces worldwide
• Price: £1,800