Louis Erard Le Régulateur x Vianney Halter II

Quick specs Louis Erard Le Régulateur x Vianney Halter II
Price: approx. $ 5,300 | approx. € 5.000 | approx. £ 4,200 | CHF 4’444
Size: 43 mm
Reference:
85246AA02.BVA172 (red-gilt 5N)
85246AA03.BVA172 (rhodium-plated) – limited to 178 pieces each

The Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II is a new collaboration between Louis Erard and Vianney Halter, now blending traditional Swiss watchmaking with bold, industrial design. This limited-edition watch represents the second partnership between the two innovators. The first was this Louis Erard Le Régulateur x Vianney Halter. The new one is limited to 178 pieces and merges the technical precision of a regulator layout with design elements inspired by Halter’s steampunk aesthetic.

Louis Erard has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional horology by collaborating with contemporary artisans. The Régulateur line exemplifies this vision, focusing on separating time indications into distinct sub dials. Creating a so-called regulator, where each hand has its own axis. Vianney Halter, an independent watchmaker, rose to prominence in 1998 with the release of the Antiqua, a steampunk-inspired watch that challenged conventional designs.

Dimensions, Materials, and Specifications

The partnership revisits and refines their shared vision. The new Régulateur channels Halter’s industrial design ethos, integrating it with Louis Erard’s accessible craftsmanship. The collaboration highlights how watchmaking can transcend functional timekeeping, becoming an artistic statement.

The watch comes in two colors and has a polished stainless steel case with a circular satin-brushed finish and measures 43 millimeters in diameter. Its thickness is 10.95 millimeters, offering a balanced presence on the wrist. Twelve polished red-gilt rivets decorate the bezel, adding a retro-industrial touch. The domed sapphire crystal has anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

The first dial is a mix of red-gilt 5N on a rhodium-plated base, with satin brushing, and diamond-polished chamfers. The second dial is the other way around, with rhodium plating on a red-gilt base. Both have black accents creating strong contrasts, emphasizing the regulator layout. The hours are displayed on a counter at 11 o’clock, minutes via a central hand, and seconds on a counter at 5 o’clock. Vianney Halter’s signature blued steel hands complete the design.

Movement Details and Decoration

The watch is powered by the Sellita caliber SW266-1, an automatic regulator movement. It offers a 38-hour power reserve, with an open-worked oscillating weight that features a black lacquered Louis Erard logo. Meticulous decoration includes polished and diamond-cut edges and circular brushing.

This caliber is a dependable choice for independent brands. It combines reliability with a level of craftsmanship that aligns with Louis Erard’s focus on accessible haute horology. And the Régulateur’s design allows the movement’s intricate details to be admired through the transparent case back.

The watch is paired with a dark brown grained calf leather strap, featuring tone-on-tone stitching.

Price of the Louis Erard Le Régulateur x Vianney Halter II

The Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II retails for CHF 4,444 which is approximately $ 5,300, € 5.000, and £ 4,200. Its pricing positions it competitively among regulator watches with similar design complexity and artisanal touches.

Comparable independent brands such as Nomos or Oris for instance offer alternatives, but few combine such a distinct design language with a limited-edition appeal.