Louis Erard launches the new 2300 Chronograph Sport
A tri-compax chronograph available in three dial versions. It is housed in a Grade 5 titanium case, and powered by the renowned Valjoux 7750 movement. Each version is limited to 99 pieces.
Louis Erard has launched the 2300 Chronograph Sport. It is a tri-compax chronograph, housed in a Grade 5 titanium case and powered by the Valjoux 7750, a renowned automatic chronograph movement. It is available in three dial versions, each limited to 99 pieces.
2300 is a reference to the zip code of La Chaux-De-Fonds, Switzerland – the birthplace of Louis Erard. It also hints at what is yet to come from the brand.
The three dial versions are Rainbow, Blue and Khaki.
From left: Rainbow, Blue and Khaki.
Key Features of the 2300 Chronograph Sport include:
Functions: Central hours and minutes. Chronograph – Central chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter (12 o’clock) and 12-hour counter (6 o’clock). Small seconds (9 o’clock). Day of the week and date aperture (3 o’clock).
Dial Versions:
Rainbow: Matt black dial with white transfer. Matt grey outer minute track with rainbow transfer. 12 rhodium plated hour-markers, bevelled and coated with Super-LumiNova®, blue emission. Black small seconds subdial (9 o’clock). Matt silvered subdials at 12 and 6 o’clock featuring a snailed pattern. Rhodium plated hour and minute hands, coated with Super-LumiNova®, blue emission. Rhodium plated central chronograph hand. Matt black hands for 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter. Matt white small seconds hand. “Louis Erard” displayed above the day and date aperture (3 o’clock).
Blue: Matt blue dial. Matt light blue outer minute track with white transfer marks. 12 rhodium plated hour-markers, bevelled and coated with Super-LumiNova®, blue emission. Blue small seconds subdial (9 o’clock). Matt silvered subdials at 12 and 6 o’clock with black and grey transfer marks, featuring a snailed pattern. Rhodium plated hour and minute hands, coated with Super-LumiNova®, blue emission. Matt yellow central chronograph hand. Matt yellow hands for 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter. Matt white small seconds hand. “Louis Erard” displayed above the day and date aperture (3 o’clock).
Khaki: Matt khaki dial with white transfer. Matt light khaki outer minute track with orange transfer. 12 rhodium plated hour-markers, bevelled and coated with Super-LumiNova®, green emission. Khaki small seconds subdial (9 o’clock). Matt silvered subdials at 12 and 6 o’clock featuring a snailed pattern, with black and orange transfers. Rhodium plated hour and minute hands, coated with Super-LumiNova®, green emission. Matt orange central chronograph hand. Matt orange hands for 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter. Matt white small seconds hand. “Louis Erard” displayed above the day and date aperture (3 o’clock).
Movement: Powered by automatic chronograph movement ETA 7750 Valjoux. 13 ¼ lignes or 30 mm diameter. 7.90 mm thickness. 25 jewels. 28,800 vph or 4 Hz. Power reserve around 48 hours. Élaboré grade movement. Openworked microrotor featuring a black lacquered Louis Erard symbol.
Case: Made from Grade 5 titanium, satin polished. 44 mm diameter and 15 mm thickness. Lug width 22 mm and lug-to-lug 52.40 mm. 3-piece case. Bezel with black ceramic insert featuring a tachymetre scale. Sapphire glassbox on dial side with transparent anti-reflective coating. See through caseback, screwed to the main case. Crown at 3 o’clock and chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock. Water resistance up to 5 Bar / 50 metres / 165 feet.
Strap Versions:
Rainbow – Black FKM rubber strap.
Blue – Blue FKM rubber strap.
Khaki – Khaki FKM rubber strap.
FKM is short for Fluorine Kautschuk Material. It is a fluorine-based rubber, known for its high density, great temperature resistance and stability, especially when exposed to all kinds of chemicals.
Each features a titanium folding clasp “inspired by freeride bindings enabling accurate adjustments” and “functional catch spring bars enabling the strap to be changed quickly.” Dimensions: 22/18 mm width and 85/115 mm length.
Our Thoughts
Three attractive dial versions, housed in a grade 5 titanium case with a comfortable FKM rubber strap, and powered by a dependable movement. Affordable, and rarity guaranteed as well, as each version is limited to 99 pieces. What is not to like?
Based on images and supporting information, Louis Erard has done a remarkable job of individual colours and details on dials and hands on each version. The Grade 5 titanium case will ensure lightness and the FKM rubber strap will provide immense comfort. Ownership will be stress free, as the Valjoux 7750 can be easily serviceably by competent watchmakers worldwide. The 2300 Chronograph Sport is a fun watch of immense value, and a welcome addition to any collection. My favorite is the Khaki version.
Additional Details
Name: 2300 Chronograph Sport Rainbow
Reference: 78119TS32.BDF02
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 3,333 (excluding taxes)
Limited to 99 pieces
Name: 2300 Chronograph Sport Blue
Reference: 78119TS35.BDF05
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 3,333 (excluding taxes)
Limited to 99 pieces
Name: 2300 Chronograph Sport Khaki
Reference: 78119TS39.BDF09
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 3,333 (excluding taxes)
Limited to 99 pieces
Please visit the Louis Erard website and Instagram page for further information.
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