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Louis Erard continues to redefine the meeting point of horology, artistry, and engineering with its latest masterpiece: Fil d\u2019Or, a limited-edition collaboration with Mark Miehlbradt and Sylvie Villa, founders of Wire Art Switzerland. The duo, engineers by training and artists by conviction, have transformed their microelectronic expertise into a new craft \u2014 embroidering time with pure gold.<\/p>\n
The Golden Thread of Innovation<\/strong> Louis Erard\u2019s iconic cube motif is rendered in this medium, producing a trompe-l\u2019\u0153il effect that gives the dial a mesmerising sense of depth and shifting reflections. What begins as a sketch evolves into vector code, lacquered brass, and finally, a sculpted gold masterpiece.<\/p>\n Micro-Soldering Meets Micromechanical Goldwork<\/strong> \u25cf 2,320 gold threads form the cube motif.<\/p>\n \u25cf 3,660 solder points define the chapter ring, hour markers, and edges.<\/p>\n \u25cf Each thread is meticulously placed and soldered under binocular vision\u2014one every three seconds, taking 45 minutes for a single dial<\/p>\n Beneath the surface, a laser-engraved baseplate with thousands of microcavities ensures each thread sits perfectly. Electroplating locks in the gold, combining durability with elegance. The result is a dial alive with optical illusion and light play, made entirely in Sainte-Croix.<\/p>\n Finishing Touches<\/strong> In total, 229,680 gold threads bring the collection to life \u2014 limited to just 99 numbered pieces worldwide.<\/p>\n Availability and Price<\/strong> Louis Erard continues to redefine the meeting point of horology, artistry, and engineering with its latest masterpiece: Fil d\u2019Or, a limited-edition collaboration with Mark Miehlbradt and Sylvie Villa, founders of Wire Art Switzerland. The duo, engineers by training and artists by conviction, have transformed their microelectronic expertise into a new craft \u2014 embroidering time with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40541,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19,103],"tags":[4049],"class_list":{"0":"post-40540","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"category-luxury","9":"tag-louis-erard-fil-dor"},"yoast_head":"\n
\nAt the heart of Fil d\u2019Or lies an extraordinary material: 24K gold thread just 25 microns thick\u2014three times finer than a human hair. Originally designed for wiring microcircuits, a reprogrammed gold thread bonding machine now becomes an instrument of art.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34248AA52.BVA158-217x300.jpeg\")
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\nThe dial itself is a technical and artistic feat:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34248AA52.BVA158-16-300x240.jpeg\")
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\nComplementing the intricate dial are new sword-shaped hands in rhodium, satin-brushed with diamond-polished angles. A signature beige leather strap completes the composition, ensuring a seamless blend of modern artistry and classic refinement.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34248AA52.BVA158-14-300x240.jpeg\")
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\nThe Louis Erard Fil d\u2019Or is priced at SGD 7,850 (including taxes). With only 99 pieces available, this timepiece is as rare as the artistry it represents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"