Louis Erard watches?

[importr]

Anyone ever heard of them? Build quality?

nice dial http://www.lausanne-...sanne_sport.jpg

portuguese style http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Louis-Erard-1931-Automatik-Chronograph-mit-Datum-73228AA01-BDC52-/360423201477?pt=DE_Kleidung_Schmuck_Accessoires_Uhren_Armbanduhren&hash=item53eae59ac5

website http://montres-louis..._selected=en_ch

They have some really nice deisgns, mainly using off the shelf ETA's and I'm quite tempted!

http://www.timepiece...-men-watch.html

http://www.timepiece...d_heritage.html

[CPTony]

very interesting timepieces, they have been on my radar for a couple of years at least, I love the design of few of them and they have nice complications at a reasonable price.

My fav is the Retrograde with power reserve : http://www.timeway.ch/popup_image.php?pID=1998

but the regoulatour is really fascinating: http://professionalwatches.com/assets_c/2009/02/1810_LouisErard_1931R%C3%87gulateurRDM_big-thumb-450x396-2284.jpg

the new version of the moonphase came out last year: http://www.timeway.eu/2726-1866-thickbox/louis-erard-new-collection-1931-moonphase-2.jpg

unofrtunately the retails prices went up significantly in the last few months (+/- 20%) but they are still good value for money

[chiman12]

I like Erard...great brand...my favorite has always been they asymmetrical model. Should have snapped it up when it was only $500

If I'm correct, the lead actor in the "Madmen" TV series was wearing it when the series first started

[maxman]

Im not familiar with the brand...but they look like a excellent value for what you get.

I especially like this Heritage piece. reminds me a bit of a Ebel

Mike

[cougar1]

Wow, I've always thought of them in a kind of Longines or Oris type market position, but they seem to have stepped up a gear lately.

Maxman....that chrono you pictured looks damn sweet!

Edited February 13, 2012 by cougar1