The audacious Russian inventor and watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin took the classic regulator model of Louis Erard as a canvas upon which he let his eccentric imagination run wild, bringing a never-seen-before design to the wrist. Drawing evil inspiration from Slavic folklore and American horror, the Excellence Le Regulateur was introduced in 2023 and had a seismic impact on the world of horology. The two inaugural iterations were off the rack in no time, driving collectors crazy worldwide. As a result, the watches were auctioned and sold for five times their original price at the Geneva Watch Days.

Those familiar with Chaykin's watchmaking know his fascination with highly animated dials that are informed by a rather anthropomorphic approach. Yet, it won't be wrong to say that the Louis Erard Le Regulateur is exceptionally singular and casts a mind-blowing effect on its wearer. The dial is a monster called Time Eater whose wandering eye rotates around the sub-dial at 12, marking the hours most sinisterly. The monster's sharp rotating teeth indicate running second in a sub-register at six o'clock. Finally, the monster's long, evil hands show the minutes on a green-coloured flange at the dial's periphery.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.