Louis Erard?

I'm considering picking this up as part of a trade deal with another guy. I like the dial and I really like the movement (ETA 2895). Does anyone have any experience or info on this brand?

http://www.chrono24.com/en/louiserard/les-asymetriques-panoramadatum-automatic-40mm--id1637444.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

To the best of my knowledge, it is a decent quality entry level luxury brand. Not much exposure Stateside, I don't think they have a big AD network here.

Thanks for the info. I'm a little gun shy on picking this up, but according to my research, I'm gonna come out on top on this trade (he gets a T-Rex 2824 and a crappy Swiss Legend Abyssos 2836).

Stormchaser wrote:Thanks for the info. I'm a little gun shy on picking this up, but according to my research, I'm gonna come out on top on this trade (he gets a T-Rex 2824 and a crappy Swiss Legend Abyssos 2836).

Jesus Christ! Do that trade before they release him from the mental hospital!

My thoughts exactly, man.

Sounds too good to be true...

I know right? When he offered me the watch, I initially turned it down because I wasn't too hip on the dial. But after looking into it, I decided I would have to be brain damaged not to jump on it.
I just received my FedEx tracking number today... So, we'll see how this plays out.

Well good luck, if the louis erard is in working order, i think you made out like a damn bandit.

LOL who did this deal?

Stormchaser wrote:I'm considering picking this up as part of a trade deal with another guy. I like the dial and I really like the movement (ETA 2895). Does anyone have any experience or info on this brand?

http://www.chrono24.com/en/louiserard/les-asymetriques-panoramadatum-automatic-40mm--id1637444.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

They have been around since the 1930's, making movements for others, they seem OK.
Noticed that the LE post stated that is fitted with an ETA 2895-2 with 30 stones (jewels) that is incorrect as the ETA 2895 is a 27 jewels movement (unless of course it has been modified) otherwise it seems too good to be true, but you'll never know, good luck .

eddiea wrote:

Stormchaser wrote:I'm considering picking this up as part of a trade deal with another guy. I like the dial and I really like the movement (ETA 2895). Does anyone have any experience or info on this brand?

http://www.chrono24.com/en/louiserard/les-asymetriques-panoramadatum-automatic-40mm--id1637444.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

They have been around since the 1930's, making movements for others, they seem OK.
Noticed that the LE post stated that is fitted with an ETA 2895-2 with 30 stones (jewels) that is incorrect as the ETA 2895 is a 27 jewels movement (unless of course it has been modified) otherwise it seems too good to be true, but you'll never know, good luck .

You may be the most knowledgable person i know when it comes to horology.

AJC wrote:

eddiea wrote:

Stormchaser wrote:I'm considering picking this up as part of a trade deal with another guy. I like the dial and I really like the movement (ETA 2895). Does anyone have any experience or info on this brand?

http://www.chrono24.com/en/louiserard/les-asymetriques-panoramadatum-automatic-40mm--id1637444.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

They have been around since the 1930's, making movements for others, they seem OK.
Noticed that the LE post stated that is fitted with an ETA 2895-2 with 30 stones (jewels) that is incorrect as the ETA 2895 is a 27 jewels movement (unless of course it has been modified) otherwise it seems too good to be true, but you'll never know, good luck .

You may be the most knowledgable person i know when it comes to horology.

Indeed. Eddie's got a lot of stones!

Well, it showed up today. I've been at a convention for work all week and had FedEx hold it until today, since it had to be signed for "directly".


I like it. A few more "swirlies" than I expected, but overall, I'd rate it 90%-ish. It'll be a great addition to my shallow "dress watch" pool.

Thanks for the info Eddie. I appreciate it.

You dumped a renotoe & swiss legend for that?? Great going.

Two thumbs up, a chest bump and a super secret homey hand shake on that deal!!!

Yeah, that may be the trade of the year. Congrats.

Day-um!

Double AWESOME, Stormy!!

Think he'd be innerested in buyin' my old Pathetic Pheeleep??

Well done, sir, well DONE!

@eddie: You are indeed an awesome font of horological knowledge, and just one more reminder dat dis is uh classy jernt!!