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Louis Erard Collaborates with GoS on the Latest Edition of Le Régulateur

In December 2021, Louis Erard and GoS Watches were brought together by Manuel Emch, the visionary behind Louis Erard's strategic revival and creative transformation. He found a kindred spirit in Patrik Sjögren, watchmaker and founder of the Swedish atelier GoS, renowned for its mastery of Damascus steel. 

Together, they envisioned a timepiece that would seamlessly blend the essence of both Maisons: the technical precision and aesthetic refinement of the Swiss Jura, married to the artistry of a Swedish forge, where Damascus steel is meticulously crafted into mesmerizing patterns through an almost alchemical process.

Beda'a

In 2005, Hader Al-Suwaidi envisioned a project that would weave Qatar's rich heritage with innovative craftsmanship, leading to "AlBidaa”, a brand that marries Qatar's cultural legacy with pioneering craftsmanship. Starting with the crafting of traditional daggers and swords,

Then, in 2024, the group launched their company specializing in the manufacture of luxury watches under the name “Beda'a”, and its inaugural watch was the “Fortress” collection. Inspired by the flexible and complex architectural elements of forts, followed by the Eclipse watch with its unique design, and the Attrayant watch.

The company's launches coincided with Geneva Watch Week 2024, specifically at the Hotel Beau Rivage Geneva.