Louis Erard · Futur Antérieur Gold
The model in detail
Two dials do not always mean two movements. Here each porthole covers a separate Sellita SW100: one drives hours and minutes, while the other powers the seconds hand alone.
The architecture creates a distinctive Vianney Halter composition: rivets, twin crowns and asymmetry recall his Antiqua. A separate seconds movement makes the construction unusual, although it does not itself improve the accuracy of the main time display.
The 38 × 44 mm steel case is 8.85 mm thick and assembled from 67 components. Each movement has a typical reserve of around 42 hours and must be wound and set independently.
The Gold edition is limited to 178 pieces. The manufacturer lists CHF 4,950 before tax and a waiting list. The gold-coloured dials do not make the case gold: it is steel.
