The Time-Eater Returns: Louis Erard Unveils Latest Collaboration with Konstantin Chaykin
Louis Erard isn’t afraid of the weird, and this time they’ve gone even deeper into the dark. In their latest collaboration with master horological surrealist Konstantin Chaykin, the Swiss brand revisits a limited-edition Slavic inspired creature known only as The Time-Eater.
Referencing Likho, a one-eyed trickster from Slavic folklore, the latest edition of this classic regulator watch is once again unsettling, eccentric, and completely captivating. A blue hour ring surrounds the dial, where a single “eye” keeps watch from 12 o’clock. At 6 o’clock, the monster’s jagged grin doubles as a rotating seconds disc—sharp teeth and all.
The minute hand stretches like a twisted limb, paired with a ghostly hour disc and a matte-black, star-shaped seconds counter. It’s part creature, part timekeeper, and like nothing else on the market. The polished stainless steel case holds this eerie spectacle together.
For a finishing touch, Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin III Blue Time-Eater is paired with a black toad leather strap and complementing blue stitching. On the reverse deep blue rabbit leather offers superior comfort on the wrist.
This is far from Louis Erard’s first brush with the unconventional. Collaborations with Alain Silberstein, Vianney Halter, Kudoke, Massena LAB, Cédric Johner, GoS, and the Horophile have all broken boundaries. But Chaykin’s vision takes things further, blending horror, fantasy, and high Swiss watchmaking into a surrealist statement piece.
Konstantin Chaykin & CEO of Louis Erard, Manuel Emch
Konstantin Chaykin is no ordinary watchmaker. A member of the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants), he’s earned global acclaim for his Wristmons series—watches that are part monster, part mechanical marvel. With over 94 patents to his name, Chaykin’s creations never play it safe. This limited edition, just 178 pieces, adds another wild chapter to his growing legend. Explore it now at OsterJewelers.com
Learn more about Louis Erard on Keeping Time S6 E3: Manuel Emch
Join us for this episode as we discuss Manuel’s origins, journey and motivations. He became the Swatch Group’s youngest ever Brand President, 20 years ago, when Manuel took the reins and developed the historically important brand, Jaquet Droz. With a keen eye for design and a deep respect for history, Manuel built a successful luxury brand around the inspired Grande Seconds design inspired by an original creation of Jaquet Droz. In this pod cast, the focus of the conversation turns to his vision for the exciting brand, Louis Erard. With a deep respect for “Métiers d’Art,” including Grand Feu enamel dials and engine-turned guilloché dials, Manuel saw an opportunity to create extraordinary watches at surprisingly affordable prices. We discuss the collection and how he is able to create such competitively priced, highly desirable and collectible timepieces. We also discuss the exciting collaborations which to date include Vianney Halter and Alain Silberstein.
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