Louis Erard Fil d'Or Louis Erard x Wire Art | LE99 | Pre-Order
A limited edition of just 99 timepieces, the Fil d'Or Louis Erard x Wire Art is a masterpiece that transforms microelectronic precision into pure horological art. Created in collaboration with Sylvie Villa & Mark Miehlbradt, founders of Wire Art, the watch embodies a groundbreaking fusion of engineering and craftsmanship. Its 39 mm stainless steel case houses a black lacquer dial meticulously woven with 2,320 threads of 24K hardened gold, each just 25 microns thick, three times finer than a human hair. Placed one by one with 3,660 solder points using a patented micro-bonding technique, the dial forms the Maison’s signature cube motif, an optical illusion that recalls earlier Métiers d’Art creations in hand guilloché and wood marquetry. This micromechanical embroidery is not decorative detail, it is a living dial that captures light, depth, and geometry in constantly shifting ways, making each watch an unparalleled expression of modern Swiss watchmaking.
A limited edition of 99 pieces.
Ref. 34248AA52.BVA158
Behind its contemporary artistry lies a process that is as innovative as it is obsessive. Reprogrammed machines once designed for microchip production now serve as tools for gold embroidery, bonding each thread with extreme precision and reliability. Every element, from the laser-engraved baseplate filled with electroplated gold to the satin-brushed rhodium-plated hands and signature beige leather strap, reflects a philosophy of accessible excellence without compromise. The Fil d'Or Louis Erard x Wire Art joins the Noirmont Métiers d’Art as both a tribute to Swiss micromechanics in Sainte-Croix and a bold evolution of the Maison’s Métiers d’Art vision. Limited to 99 numbered editions, it stands as a true collector’s piece, where cutting-edge technology and traditional artistry merge to redefine what a luxury watch dial can be.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Calibre
- Automatic Sellita SW261-1 caliber
Movement
Automatic regulator
Functions
- Hours, minutes
Jewels
31
Frequency
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
~ 38 hours
Finishing
- Elaborated grade movement
- Carefully decorated
- Soecially openworked rotor with black lacquered Louis Erard symbol
Case
Polished stainless steel
- 12 polished red-gilt 5N rivets around the bezel
- Vianney Halter signature crown with 24 red-gilt 5N rivets
- Caseback engraved with the inscription "Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Limited Edition "1 of 178
Measurements
- 38mm diameter
- 12.82mm thickness
- 45.9mm lug0-to-lug
Glass
- Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Crown
Signature fir tree crown
Caseback
- Movement visible through the transparent black caseback
- Engraved with "WIRE ART EDITION x of 99"
Water Resistance
5 bars (50 m/165 ft)
Dial
- Black lacquer base
- Hour-markers and chapter ring made of 24k gold soldered points
- The geometric cube pattern is also made with 24k soldered gold wire
Hands
Rhodium-plated, satin-brushed on top, diamond-polished angles, sword-shaped
Strap
- Beige grained calf leather with tone-on-tone stitching
- Black calf leather lining
- Polished stainless steel pin buckle
- Quick-release spring bars for easy strap change
Strap Dimensions
- 20/18 mm width
- 80/115 mm length
Oster Jewelers is a Louis Erard Authorized Retailer Partner.