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Since 2021, Louis Erard has been redefining the boundaries of Métiers d’Art, from Grand Feu enamel and guilloché to wood marquetry, and soon, gold wire inlay. Now, Gravée Main opens a new chapter, paying tribute to one of the oldest crafts in watchmaking hand engraving.
Gravée Main represents a new milestone in Louis Erard’s Métiers d’Art series. This limited edition of 99 unique timepieces places hand engraving at center stage, with every metal element entirely engraved and finished by hand, a meticulous process that requires more than 50 hours of work. 

Introducing Renaud Tixier Launches the Monday Organica

A 7 piece limited edition in collaboration with Ateliers Olivier Vaucher

Renaud Tixier is a young independent brand founded by the legendary watchmaker Dominique Renaud. After decades of pioneering complications for some of the industry’s most prestigious names, Renaud launched his own project, Monday, together with Julien Tixier, with the ambition of reinterpreting classical codes through modern inventions. Today, Renaud Tixier expands the collection with a remarkable collaboration with dial maker Ateliers Olivier Vaucher to present the Monday Organica.

The watch is housed in a platinum case measuring 40.8 mm in diameter, 12.6 mm in height, and 51.3 mm lug-to-lug. Its flanks and lugs are hand-engraved, while the caseback is fitted with sapphire glass, offering a clear view of the movement. Water resistance is rated at 30 meters.

The dial, crafted entirely by Ateliers Olivier Vaucher, is the result of 112 hours of meticulous work. It combines multi-level hand engraving with translucent layers of grand feu enamel, creating a surface that merges geometry with organic forms.

Powering the watch is the caliber RVI2023, built around Renaud’s patented micro-rotor system, inspired by energy recovery systems in the automotive world. This invention enhances efficiency while protecting the mechanism with a disengagement feature in case of shocks. The movement beats at 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) and delivers a 60-hour power reserve. It features a gold-plated platinum micro-rotor, along with a barrel ratchet wheel engraved and finished with violet grand feu enamel.

The watch is delivered on a choice of blue or black grained calf leather straps, hand-stitched using the wallet-style turned-edge technique. Limited to just 7 pieces, each watch comes with a certificate co-signed by Dominique Renaud and Olivier Vaucher. The Monday Organica is priced at CHF 125,000 (approximately AED 574,100).

For more information, visit Renaud Tixier’s official website.

Technical Specifications: Renaud Tixier Monday Organica
  1. Case: Platinum, hand-engraved flanks and lugs, sapphire crystal on both sides
  2. Diameter: 40.8 mm
  3. Thickness: 12.6 mm
  4. Lug-to-Lug: 51.3 mm
  5. Water Resistance: 30 meters
  6. Dial: multi-level hand engraving with translucent layers of grand feu enamel
  7. Movement: Caliber RVI2023, automatic, Gold-plated platinum micro-rotor, barrel ratchet wheel finished with violet grand feu enamel
  8. Functions: Hours, Minutes
  9. Frequency: 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
  10. Power Reserve: 60 hours
  11. Bracelet/Strap: Blue or black grained calf leather straps, hand-stitched 
  12. Availability: Limited to 7 pieces
  13. Price: CHF 125,000 (approximately AED 574,100)

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