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Louis Erard Unveils the Limited-Edition Gravée Main

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 The New Maen Manhattan 40 in Five Different Variants

The Dutch brand’s Manhattan collection now offers a larger size and new, stunning dials

Maen is a young and ambitious Dutch brand that delivers good quality at a reasonable price. One of its standout achievements is the Manhattan 37, a flagship model that has become a cornerstone of the brand's identity and served as the base for subsequent releases, such as the Manhattan Project. Building on this success, Maen is launching the Manhattan 40, a larger iteration of its predecessor that retains the same refined features while offering broader appeal. It is available in various dial configurations, both with and without a date.

The watch is housed in a 316L stainless steel case with a slim and elegant profile, measuring just 9.6mm in thickness. Its design is highlighted by a vertically elongated octagonal bezel that frames the sapphire crystal, enhanced with an anti-reflective coating for optimal clarity. The case is completed with a stainless steel screw-in case back fitted with a sapphire crystal, providing a view of the watch's inner workings.

The dials are available in two options, Midnight Blue or Copper (Salmon), both adorned with a beautiful Côtes de Genève finish. The hands and indices are coated with Super-LumiNova, ensuring excellent readability in low-light conditions. Additionally, a Green Jade Stone dial variant without a date is offered as part of the brand's pre-order campaign. 

The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200 movement, which operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz), and offers 38 hours of power reserve. It comes with an integrated stainless steel bracelet with a butterfly clasp. 

Prices start at €759, approximately AED 2,900, for the Midnight Blue and Copper variants. This is the standard price; however, at the time of this article's publication, a discounted pre-order price is available. The Green Jade Stone dial variant, on the other hand, is priced at €999, approximately AED 3,850, with no discount.

For more information, you can visit Maen’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Maen Manhattan 40
  1. Case: 316L stainless steel, octagonal bezel, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, stainless steel screw-in case back with a sapphire crystal
  2. Diameter: 40mm 
  3. Thickness: 9.6mm
  4. Water resistance: 100 m
  5. Dial: Midnight Blue, Copper (Salmon), Côtes de Genève, date or no date, hands and indices coated with Super-LumiNova, Green Jade Stone dial
  6. Movement: Sellita SW200, automatic, 26 jewels 
  7. Power reserve: 38 hours 
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, Date or no date
  10. Bracelet / Strap: integrated stainless steel bracelet, butterfly clasp
  11. Price: €759 / AED 2,900, Green Jade Stone dial €999 / AED 3,850

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