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.

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Clutch

The clutch in mechanical watches is a mechanism used to control the transfer of motion between the watch's components. It acts as a movable link between different gears or wheels within the movement, enabling them to engage and drive each other when necessary. The clutch is often used in watches for specific functions such as adjusting the time or activating and deactivating certain mechanisms, like chronographs or turbines.

Typically, the clutch consists of two main components: a fixed disk and a moving disk. The fixed disk is usually connected to the core components of the movement, while the moving disk engages with other parts through mechanical interaction. When the moving disk is activated by an external mechanism, such as a crown or button, it connects with the fixed disk to transmit motion to the rest of the movement. Conversely, when the disks are disengaged, motion is cut off, stopping specific functions or operations within the watch.

The clutch plays a crucial role in enhancing the precision of the timepiece by ensuring that the connection between moving parts is controlled, allowing for smooth adjustments to the time or activation of special features.