Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille

Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille

CHF 4'500

Marqueterie de Paille

34248AA45.BVA158

Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille

Regular price CHF 4'500 Excl. Tax
Regular price Sale price CHF 4'500

Louis Erard brings straw marquetry to the wrist in a limited edition of 25 pieces. Portuguese artist Bernardo d’Orey transforms rye straw into an abstract dial composed of 28 individual sections, each positioned entirely by hand. The varied fibre directions play with colour, texture and light, making every dial truly unique.

Delivery time

5 - 10 DAYS

Main features

39 mm Automatic Polished stainless steel

LIMITED EDITION OF 25 PIECES

3 years warranty

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Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille
CASE
STRAP
dial & hands
MOVEMENT

Technical specifications

Case

  • Case material

    Polished stainless steel

  • Case diameter

    39 mm

  • Case back

    Transparent black caseback

  • Glass

    Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides

  • Water resistance

    5 bars (50 m/165 ft)

Technical specifications

Dial & hands

  • Dial

    Handcrafted straw marquetry dial featuring an abstract "Broken Ice" composition in layered shades of blue. Each dial requires approximately two days of meticulous craftsmanship. The composition is built from 28 individually crafted zones, each with its own shape, size and fibre orientation, creating a constantly changing interplay of light and texture. Every dial is unique and entirely handcrafted by Bernardo d'Orey.

  • Hands

    Rhodium-plated hands with satin-finished top surfaces and diamond-cut edges.

Technical specifications

Strap

  • Strap

    Beige grained calf leather with tone-on-tone stitching, black calf leather lining, polished stainless steel pin buckle, quick-release spring bars for easy strap change.

  • Buckle

    Pin buckle

Technical specifications

Movement

  • Calibre

    Sellita SW261-1

  • Movement

    Automatic

  • Functions

    HM

  • Power reserve

    Around 38 hours

Exploring new possibilities

FROM THE SWISS JURA TO THE WORLD

Watchmaking is a passion that knows no borders. Undoubtedly inspired by the vast history and horological heritage of the Swiss Jura region, Louis Erard’s vision and reach are global – maybe even universal.

challenging tradition

UNBOUND BY HERITAGE

Louis Erard strives to break barriers and explore a fresh, creative side of horology. While our roots are proudly and firmly entrenched in the world of traditional Swiss mechanical watchmaking, we are not here to simply repeat the past.

Whether its reinterpreting the fundamentals, collaborating with other watchmakers and artists or offering a modern touch to centuries-old handcrafts, Louis Erard goes where no other Swiss brand dares.