Louis Erard Phase de Lune Mechanical watch rare with Moon Phase and transparent see through back showing movement of the watch. Watch is used but in very good original working condition. see more details below.
Stainless steel watch (40.5 mm) with hours, minutes, seconds, day, date and moon phase indications. Opaline skeleton dial. Moon phase at 6 o’clock and day and month indicators at 12 o’clock, sapphire crystals front and back sapphire transparent crystal showing beautify movement of this elegant, classic and sporty timepiece.
This model retails for around $4000 (R50 000) if it can be found as most countries are sold out of this watch. Secondhand values are in the region of $2000 (R25 000).
Unique opportunity to purchase this rare and highly sought after watch that will increase in value and enjoyment.
Watch has slight superficial scratches that could be polished out. Leather strap is original leather with stainless steel clasp. Winding movement has been replaced.
Will consider reasonable offers.
History of the Brand
Louis Erard startted his company in 1929, produced his first watches under this brand name in 1931, and founded a ‘dynasty’ that would continue his watch activities until 1992, at which time it changed hands for the first time.
As an assembler and finisher for third parties, the Louis Erard brand developed a ‘classic’ style of quality watchmaking, which would become established notably in the markets of the Middle East and the Far East. The great upheavals in the Swiss industry that would see the entire fabric of the industry torn and recomposed, would affect the Louis Erard brand as it would many others.
With the brand’s reputation for quality, its rich past built on a solid foundation, as well as its living heritage, Alain Spinedi and the group of investors realized the opportunity for a re-launch and acquired the brand in 2003.
Notwithstanding the difficult Swiss market Switzerland, Italy and Hong Kong, heads the sales list for sales of Louis Erard watches
This watch is now out of production and a rare collators item.
SHIPPING DELIVERED TO DOOR 48 COURIER HOUR SERVICE R150 including insurance for this valuable item. All items are shipped from South Africa and are in stock.
