Louis Erard The Horophile La Petite Seconde Metropolis Watch

BVA158. This metropolis watch is based on the louis erard petite seconde, a contemporary classic coming in a compact 39 mm steel case, with its "le" signature crown, the only place where the brand logo appears. The numerals are architectural, open worked like faccade elements.

a ...BVA158. This metropolis watch is based on the louis erard petite seconde, a contemporary classic coming in a compact 39 mm steel case, with its "le" signature crown, the only place where the brand logo appears. The numerals are architectural, open worked like faccade elements.

a sophisticated and subtle interplay of lines that has its own visual effect. The dials green colour takes on a warm shade, shifting with the light as its metallic base adds texture and contrast to emphasise the two time display areas: the large hour minute dial and the seconds sub dial. The "empire" baton hands, inspired by the most iconic of art deco skyscrapers that is synonymous with modernity: the empire state building.