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Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde 39mm Unisex Watch Blue
Ref. 34248AA08.BVA141
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Stepping up in Louis Erard's range
The Excellence Petite Seconde has been part of Louis Erard's core collection for some time, and this iteration arrives as a considered exercise in colour coordination rather than mechanical ambition. The dial's matte ice-blue finish — Bleu Glacier — sits within a satin-finished chapter ring, with a snailed small-seconds subdial at six o'clock whose diamond-cut zone catches light differently from the surrounding surface. The signature fir-tree hands, polished to a mirror, pick up the same cool tone from the strap below rather than reading as a separate element, which is a detail many manufacturers at this level leave unconsidered. At 39mm the case suits a wide range of wrists without the compromise that comes with genuinely unisex sizing, and the domed sapphire with its anti-reflective treatment gives the dial a slight depth that a flat crystal would not. The transparent caseback opens onto the Sellita SW261-1 — a competent, industry-standard movement rather than a house calibre — and the fir-tree crown is a small but consistent piece of Louis Erard identity that the owner will notice every time they wind.
- Reference
- 34248AA08.BVA141
- Brand
- Louis Erard
- Case size
- 39mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Sellita SW261-1
- Functions
- Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 38 hours fully wound — so it will usually stop if you leave it off overnight.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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