Louis Erard continues its journey into the art of grand-feu enamel timepieces with a new limited edition of a three-hand model. The Excellence Emaille Grand Feu, first introduced in 2021, returns in a contemporary classic with some red touches and a 39-mm stainless steel case.
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Grand-feu enamel is a time-honored craft that requires a high amount of experience. Every color is based on a fine powder and burnt in in several steps in a kiln at high temperatures over 800°C. The three colors of the dial – white for the background, blue for the Roman numerals, and red touches at 12 o’clock and in the subsidiary seconds – are processed individually. The ensemble makes for a magnificent background for the brand’s signature fir tree hands in blued steel.
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The effort is worth it. The colors preserve their brilliance for centuries. The dial of the Excellence Emaille Grand Feu II are produced at Donzé Cadrans, a specialist based in Le Locle.
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Limited to 99 pieces, the debutante is equipped with an automatic Sellita SW261-1 caliber which highlights traditional finishing techniques and a personalized Louis Erard oscillating weight. The price is marked at CHF 3,900, or about $4,130 USD.
To learn more, visit Louis Erard, here.