These Watches Are Absolutely Crazy But I'm Into It - Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Review

[@bullnose01]

I am a tool watch person, and I really like the Silberstein watches. The Smiley Face would be my go to dress watch. Teddy does a disservice, however, by not mentioning that these pieces were limited editions with only 178 of each made and sold out within minutes of their releases.

[@randalneal3773]

Your dress watch?

[@bullnose01]

@@randalneal3773Absolutely

[@Martin-hk1ch]

That’s true. It’s also one of the more conservative less wacky silberstein designs you can own at a great price even if they are now being sold above retail on secondary. I predict these are going to be going for over 10k someday, as Alain is only doing collabs now and even at secondary prices, these are still less expensive than any other collabs he’s done.

[@birjub9647]

Limited edition never get into cosumers hands, they are bought by shops and brokers who re-sell them after!

[@Martin-hk1ch]

These were actually available online at retail. I’m sure there are a few flippers out there but there were quite a few independent shops that sold it at retail or very close to retail. Most people got these at retail but I do believe if we want something badly enough and can afford it, it’s sometimes worth the premium.

[@jhatgotagat300]

“How are you doing today?” Normally Louis Erard owners “well if you look at my watches happiness scale I passed my braking point before lunch”

[@thereismoretolifethanrolex]

I've loved Silberstein's work since having a Krono Bauhaus in the 90's and was very excited to see these pieces. Managed to snag a Regulateur and it's a really high quality execution. The thickness of the paint on the hands is truly high end while the bi-metal case solution is definitely something I've not seen before. On the basis that an MB&F or Ressence collaboration piece is completely unobtainable, this will definitely fill that gap for me.

[@timetowatch_francois]

These Louis Erard watches are very pleasing to look at; they put a smile on my face every time I see them. Nice to see watch makers trying new things, regardless if it may or may not be pleasing to the masses. Thanks for sharing!

[@briane1116]

Really appreciate your attention to the independent watch space, Teddy, and would love to see more!

[@micahmagowan1470]

I love these different types of watch reviews

[@ww-oo7ic]

Teddy in your video I would love to see a pop up that shows what watch you are wearing that day. Check out a complex sneaker shopping video for reference. I think it would elevate your content to know what you are rocking. Love the videos!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

this makes more sense than pausing what I am doing. Something to consider.

[@andrewtruman2011]

Spot-on review! I grabbed the white La Semaine earlier this summer and have so far enjoyed 3 great months with it. Teddy’s points about the case construction are insightful. The dial and my affinity for Alain Silberstein are what initially got my attention on this LE x AS collab … and the dial, laquered handset, and applied chapter ring are indeed excellent and just superbly executed. But the distinctive polished grade 5 titanium flank/lug scheme that hugs the blasted case, plus the clever strap integration, have played just as big a role in making this the watch I find myself reaching for every morning. It’s a whimsical watch, yes, but it’s also a serious, beautiful, and super comfortable one, even on a 16mm wrist. I see some comments here implying these watches are toys or overpriced. Seeing/feeling these in person might not convert a naysayer to their unconventional dial design - ok, fair enough - but I’m confident getting hands-on with one would change minds quickly regarding the overall quality of these LE x AS watches. They’re designed and fabricated with excellent materials at a very high level and with great attention to detail!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Well said, my friend. Thank you for also interjecting some opinion as an actual owner especially considering many have never seen a LE in person.

[@gerardanthony9834]

Wonderful review. Enjoyed learning more about Alain Silberstein and this collaboration with Erard. It has my attention. Thanks, Teddy.

[@rtaveno]

We need a Kevin O’Leary reaction video to these. Also, love these.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

These are hilarious / wonderful ... I probably wouldn't wear one, but I'm glad that they're out there.

[@paull3682]

Thanks Teddy. Great review. I actually have the grey dial which is a special boutique edition for Singapore. Super unusual looking watch but it is such a fun watch to look at and wear occasionally.😁

[@RussellAmpofo]

These videos are excellent. I love the independent scene and have seen this watch previously, but not many reviews. Thanks Teddy. I would encourage more of these as I think enthusiasts would be more interested in these types of watches in addition to the other videos. I wonder what Kevin O’Leary would think of it….

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Kevin is a fan. Showed it to him.

[@bigbikerjohn64]

I love it! This is not just a watch but art AND fun!

[@randalneal3773]

The discussion of creative case concepts was interesting. Another great video.

[@Cwrong]

Loved these watches in your Louis Erard overview video a couple months ago, getting this up close look is even more majestic. Would love to own one of these one day.

[@vodkawhiskeyrum]

I love Louis Erard. They make some crazy awesome dials and they’re expensive because of that focus. You all should watch Teddy’s interview with Manuel.

[@999NINE99]

The lug design is excellent.

[@mikeingeorgia1]

I think it’s very unique looking and attractive because of it. If a person owned a toy store, a bakery or a Dairy Queen, this watch is a must have.

[@MrPleers]

I actually love that playfull design. It surely is unique. And daring.

[@chiugary7231]

What a huge pity the watches were sold out, when i found out this brand a few days ago after watching your videos. I hope to own one Louis Erard soon! Thanks for bringing this brand up to us! Such a cool independent brand i have never seen out there!

[@miroslavrnjakovic8850]

I am on the hunt for a “vintage” Alain Silberstein piece. 2023 goal

[@_Aurelian_]

I’m digging the watch in the intro! Can’t quite explain it.

[@dkwlin4351]

Congrats!!! 600K subscribers My favorite Watches channels! The most decent and classy gent! Fans from Taiwan.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Appreciate it, my friend! All the best from the US

[@Zeppy007]

Congrats on the 600K Subs Teddy 🙂

[@khronokraze]

Pretty cool watches and good deeper insight into them. They DO look like a very high end watches that could be from Swatch watch designers. The fun design factor is very relatable. I love primary colors. I can't think of the exact reference, but there's a Tag Heuer Carrera Limited Edition that uses primary colors which is maybe one of my favorite newer Carrera chronograph models.

[@bdegrds]

Sold out on Louis website

[@antonisempere7425]

Any thoughts on what vintage watches are worth collecting?

[@kyleweber9760]

Not my cup of tea, but I agree, they are cool, a unique concept.....

[@Ezdiess]

congrats for 600k subs. Well deserved!

[@drewsleyy3836]

I love the regulator model so much 😍 the versions in black are so sick too

[@FIGNAS83]

I saw these on the Revolution magazine. They are indeed unique.

[@lane2063]

These two examples aren’t for me but I’m interested in the LE brand based on the other watches shown. I’ll definitely be looking at the brand for a possible purchase.

[@ShoopkoTubePranks]

As an owner of few LE watches, I think Louis Erard is a good example of an overlooked watch maker. Such a pitty it's not getting the attention as for example Oris and similar watch brands in that segment.

[@bennnnft]

Recently obtained the regulator vers and absolutely love it. It reminds me of art and piet mondrian, as well as to be happy and don't take things too seriously.

[@thomascolletti4715]

I have the first edition "le regulatuer" black dial. It looks much different, wacky?, than any other watch I have. When I get somewhat bored with my small collection; this is my go to. It's playful nature reminds me to not take the world too seriously and to wear my own a smiley face when things are not going my way.

[@angelopepe6016]

Interesting take on these, Teddy. Yes, they are 'different' than what most people would probably go for. But then again, what about Swatch? When they were first launched in 1983, they were juvenile and 'crazy' looking. Nevertheless, they still exist and are going strong. Therefore, the LE showcased here have their space and appeal. To me it looks like a watch the guys at Google would wear. Interestingly cool!

[@Demigrind]

Absolutely agree with your summation at the end. This is something I absolutely respect and want to see more of, but would have a hard time actually wearing them myself, lol. Nice video!

[@r6speed45]

I like them… if my friends ask….. I’ll just tell them “it’s class” enough said… and yes Teddy we watch all the way through your videos 😂 at least I do. Great review

[@TomasLonga]

of course "it's class" OK, Ciao!

[@CrimsonChest]

I want one of these wacky watches. It's playful and well executed without being over the top or repetitive of its own language

[@tcwhite0104]

Great overviews and recommendations on watches, my collection is about 125 watches from Citizen (All kinds including vintage Approved Railroad) , Bulova Including (vintage tuning fork models 1961-1963), Seiko, Zeppelin, Timex, Patak. Would be interested in your take and reviews of Zeppelins. Thanks

[@chriscardwell3495]

Thanks - I think innovative design should be more widespread in all products. Too many things are just functional.

[@SpinachTea]

What do you think of the new Bell & Ross x Alain Silberstein “Grail Watch 4” collection? I personally love it, but seem to be seeing lots of negativity toward its roll out.

[@俊毅陳-v6p]

Honestly no-one can see the mood face other than the wearer, but it does remind the wearer to stay in that particular mood, like say on payday vs three weeks later.

[@richardbartlett6932]

I got the ,2nd generation in black and tbf I love it . it looks like a Swatch so doesn't attract the wrong attention but to me it's a cool fun watch i was offered one of these but they doubled the price which I thought that was a bit steep so declined I have begged them to release a unbranded version of their Leeds United special edition chronograph as it's a Snoopy at 10% of the cost which I'm sure would be a massive hit but they said it's not in their plans.. so are sticking with rather uninspiring dull coloured versions instead heyho 🙂

[@markhili8227]

Top review teddy lad

[@renebollengier1111]

I actually like them, maybe the regulator is a bit too different but the other one is cool. I love tool watches, but you sure would get a conversation going with one of these on your wrist. Probably not for $4000 though. Great video as always though.

[@forgettmenot]

Definitely would like to see more unique watches on your channel. I started my watch journey 4 months ago and you were the most influential person on my collection by far, and now I’m 12 watches in and ongoing already. Ranging from Omega AT, vintage Cartier Tank, BB58, Sturmanskie to Brew Metric. Thanks Teddy!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

That is quite a start. Remember this is a marathon, not a sprint! Enjoy the ride!

[@forgettmenot]

@@TeddyBaldassarre Thanks for that! Everytime I always remember your marathon quote and stops me from buying immaturely haha. Planning to look ahead for the new 3861 moonwatch in coming years and a nice vintage Santos while slowly saving up.

[@forgettmenot]

@@TeddyBaldassarre I’d also love to be in one of your subscriber watch collection channels! I wonder what others will think of my collection haha. I’m probably the textbook example of a “one of everything” person when it comes to collecting and might find it interesting!

[@EinarHovdastad]

Nice watches that seems to be inspired by Russian Raketa watch models “Avant Garde” and “Copernicus”. Anyhow, I prefer the Raketa quality all in-house watches here.

[@zenthomas9180]

I’m finding it hard to get a 38mm Hamilton Khaki titanium field watch, to be exact the piece with the grey dial & the black titanium case the grey dial, it reminds me of the surface of the moon] I have always been into watches I was gifted my first mechanical piece when I was 7 years old back in the late 1970s. I was just wondering do you ship any of the Hamilton range to Ireland as I am also interested in the 38mm piece with copper case....

[@benh224]

When you make another affordable watch video can you review the quality of any Xeric watches? Wanted to get one for the unique way they design the watch mixed with the affordable price.

[@laughingman8578]

I think they are unique and cool watches. l would totally wear them. But the price... oh my!

[@LlyleHunter]

So much fun!

[@JoeyVaracalli]

I think you should cover the new Apple Watch ultra now that it has 100m diving capabilities with a dive computer built in

[@craigesanderson]

I thought this was an update of my Swatch Jellyfish from sixth grade.

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

That first one was WAY too colorful for my taste but some of these dials look great

[@hhitchings]

I see this Louis Erard and Alain Silberstein offerings as very playful. Its not my style but my daughter is graduating from high school next year. If I had the money . I would buy the watch with the happy face in the dial. These watches are art with a campy way of telling the time. Let down your hair and have fun. ;)

[@BAF605]

I like them. They are fun, but I'm not sure that I'd be happy to spend that amount on one, though not super expensive.

[@dondondini3661]

This are amazing pieces

[@johnleonard3806]

Everyone knows someone who would wear one of these as their daily wear. I would love to get one for my daughter in a smaller size. 36/38?

[@finesse49]

I'd never wear one, but I do like them.

[@watchmetwist]

Great review Teddy!! Being an owner of the "smiley-of-the-week," I can attest to the fact that they are very, very cool but not for everyone.

[@alexblack3949]

what are your thoughts on Lilienthal Berlin watches?

[@hombrealagua]

I would've never thought about the Ronald McDonald joke... Instead I would've thought more about a Bauhaus collaboration between Marcel Breuer and Gerrit Rietveld.

[@ErikCho]

It's Forky (from Toy Story) on your wrist haha. There is something appealing about this the more I look at it. I think I would drop the cash on it if I had $4000 to burn.

[@Joe-ri5kl]

Teddy!

[@THEmatthewone]

I think these are brilliant!

[@jeroennishikigoi1164]

I love them! Please do a giveaway hahaha

[@entertainmentyoutube3606]

crazy watches are always bought by artists, they are the ones that can pull them off

[@Romio666]

Do they really sell of the prices I find on eBay 😮. Or these sellers are just trying their luck to get USD 6K ?

[@saad07]

Teddy ballbuster

[@joeblackwolf17]

These are unique watches

[@danielkiekens2590]

Love Louis

[@pattyluppino8172]

raketa avant gourd

[@moyikai]

I LOVE the case and band! I LOVE the regulator complication! I LOVE the boldness in design approach, but this the aesthetics are a complete MISS for me. Not into this look at all. I get it, just not into it.

[@danademski3353]

They are very cool....sadly, for as much as you would actually wear it, the price is impossible to justify.

[@herbmerced7780]

I love them!

[@curtbrown7718]

Fine unique interpretations of what innovative watchmaking can bring to the table. Thank you, Teddy. I wish watchmakers would place caps upon second hands; the small hole is a pet peeve.

[@nikolay7540]

Russian Raketa Avantgarde has similar ideas in its design

[@androSS.]

These are sweet.

[@chasrmartel4777]

Too much a novelty. I would be tired of them after a week or two.

[@staceygram5555]

You can go through the usual spiel of "not taking yourself too seriously" and "just having fun" but I don't see how something automatically becomes 'less serious' or 'more fun' just because it's colorful/childlike/random/ugly. It seems very arbitrary, if not a bit dull and simpleminded, to find a straight black line boring because it's straight and black, but a curved red one fun because it's curved and red. To me, Alain Silberstein watches will always look like something you'd find in a Kinder Egg. I don't find it clever, I find it lazy, basic, and uninspired - but most importantly, I just find them absolutely hideous.

[@garyboyle695]

At least they are trying something different, not the usual Rolex rubbish.

[@staceygram5555]

@@garyboyle695 1. Alain Silberstein has been making this exact same design for the past 20+ years, so it's not really 'trying something different'. 2. 'Different' isn't really a quality in and of itself. That was kind of my point. 3. How is Rolex 'rubbish'? And why bring up Rolex at all? There are other brands than Rolex, y'know.

[@fishfuxors]

No, I dig these watches but like most of the watches you preview, they're out of reach for me.

[@derekshearer9049]

A nice watch for the the kid you don't like.

[@alectang1614]

"Slippery little bugger?" Teddy you are far beyond using this vulgar British slang. Perhaps you didn't know the meaning of the word (a lot of people don't, which is why they continue to use it). Doesn't suit your well trimmed style Teddy. Great video as always. I've tried the regulator and it's a very fun watch to wear. Too out there for me though.

[@chrisx1138]

It is also an American English phrase with different meaning without the vulgar connotations. It is fine perfectly fine to say " run along you little bugger" and smack your kid's fanny. You Brits just have to go and make everything uncouth.

[@sebastiangonzalezgonzalez2183]

I love the style but I wouldnt wear them everyday.

[@hatchegg80]

i like everything except the second hand, the point of second hand is added accuracy, having a curved hand detracts from that

[@MohammadAWaly]

They’re selling over retail…obvs doing something right

[@oni-one574]

Oh, they aren't $30k!

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

This is a bit like giving the F YOU to the watch world. Lol Love it but wouldn’t buy it.

[@donttalktome4696]

This watch is perfect for an insane person.

[@danielsabatino6183]

yeah nah aint for me

[@litan114]

instant 70% price drop the moment you walk this watch out of the store not just this model but all Louis Erard models AD literally begging buyer to buy these as no one is buying at all to add - AD makes lots of profit when selling this brand, IF they do sell one you have been warned

[@andrewmalinowsky4667]

70% off for this particular model??? Are you positive about that?

[@richardbartlett6932]

great go buy me one at 70% discount and I'll give you 100bucks.. or are you just running your mouth 🤦

[@litan114]

@@richardbartlett6932 why would I want to make a loss?

[@litan114]

@@andrewmalinowsky4667 this brand Louis n FC. Don't touch these 2 brands. . Unless u like the design n plan to buy to keep n yes, it will lose value 60 to 70% the moment you walk out with those from shop The reason many ADs (including Teddy GettingBalder) love selling such brands is bcos their profit margin is a lot! Example a 50k watch - they can make easily 50% profit

[@oneone4203]

The finishing is beautiful, but my god is that design ugly, might as well put on cat in the hat merch and check my oil in the bathroom while im at it

[@KeyKiller74]

4K for a McDonalds watch 🤣🤡⌚🤭

[@yusufay8110]

Looks like a toy coming out from mcdonalds happy meal

[@ddeboy002]

UNGHHH can't even look at it. Looks like something out of a gumball machine. Hell NO!

[@bigdaddyswole]

Gotta be honest here. I hate it.

[@teenoso4069]

Im yawning my head off

[@jhatgotagat300]

Baabahahah

[@garyboyle695]

It's I'm not Im. Trying to be funny but just came across as stupid.

[@jhatgotagat300]

@@garyboyle695 you can’t type let alone try to make fun of someone simpleton

[@argonthesad]

I don't like them. Too colorful, makes them look kinda childish.

[@solanogu]

If they were $25 I would get them for my kids :) and might even get one for me.