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Le Régulateur Gravé Bleu, Louis Erard’s Tribute to the Sector Dial

Louis Erard presents its latest release, the "Le Régulateur Gravure Bleu," a watch that, as the company describes, embodies the concept of the "Napkin Strategy." This well-known business term refers to a simple, concise idea, often improvised, symbolizing its ability to be quickly sketched on a napkin.

Louis Erard introduces Le Régulateur Gravé as a permanent addition to its Noirmont Métiers d'Art line, reinterpreting the sector dial with intricate traditional engraving. By presenting this non-limited model, Louis Erard further solidifies its distinct identity while making its rare design more accessible to a wider range of enthusiasts.

Introducing Hautlence Releases The Linear Series 3 Red Passion

Expanding an icon with a bold red aesthetic

Hautlence is known for creating distinctive timepieces, characterized by cases shaped like vintage televisions, setting it apart from other luxury watch brands. Established in 2004, the brand quickly gained widespread recognition for its bold and innovative designs. Since joining the "MELB Holding" group in 2012, alongside "H. Moser & Cie," the brand has significantly expanded its collections, blending traditional craftsmanship with technological innovation. Furthermore, Hautlence has stood out for its unique approach to displaying time, using unconventional mechanisms.

One of its most iconic releases is the Linear Series, which debuted in 2022, marking a new era for the indie brand and offering a fresh perspective on Hautlence's innovative approach to time display with its vertical retrograde jumping hour. As part of its participation in Watches & Wonders 2025, the brand is expanding this collection with the Linear Series 3 Red Passion, pushing this vision even further with its vibrant red aesthetic.

The watch features a stainless steel case with a mix of brushed and polished accents. It measures 43mm by 50.8mm, is 12.2mm thick, and offers 100m of water resistance. A red rubber ring on the crown subtly echoes the overall theme. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, and the caseback also features the same glass.

The skeletonizedrhodium-plated dial showcases a vertical retrograde jumping hour display on the left side, coated with Super-LumiNova, combined with a tinted sapphire crystal disc for the minutes. The Globolight (luminous ceramic) numerals and the red Zapon lacquer on the surface enhance the dial's visual appeal. Additionally, a one-minute flying tourbillon is displayed under a black bridge.

Powering the timepiece is the automatic D50 calibre, developed with a base from H. Moser & Cie. 's movement and a module from the Swiss manufacturer, Agenhor. It operates at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3Hz) and offers a 72-hour power reserve.

The watch comes with a red rubber strap and a stainless steel pin buckle. It is limited to just 28 pieces and is priced at CHF 63,000, approximately AED 261,800.

For more information, visit Hautlence’s official website.

Technical Specifications: Hautlence Linear Series 3 Red Passion
  1. Case: Stainless steel, brushed and polished, sapphire crystal on both sides, Red rubber on the crown
  2. Diameter: 43mm x 50.8mm
  3. Thickness: 12.2mm
  4. Water Resistance: 100 meters
  5. Dial: Skeletonizedrhodium-plated, vertical retrograde jumping hour, tinted sapphire crystal minutes disc, Globolight luminous numerals, red Zapon lacquer, one-minute flying tourbillon 
  6. Movement: D50 calibre, automatic, (base by H. Moser & Cie., module by Agenhor)
  7. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  8. Power Reserve: 72 hours
  9. Bracelet/Strap: Red rubber strap, stainless steel pin buckle
  10. Availability: limited to 28 pieces
  11. Price: CHF 63,000, approximately AED 261,800

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