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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 Vulcain Releases Two New Skindiver Nautique GMT

New white and blue-dial editions bring fresh style to the Nautique GMT

Vulcain has, in recent years, been steadily expanding its horizons. Alongside chronographsdivers, and three-hand classics, the brand has found renewed identity by revisiting its vintage archives. The Skindiver Nautique line, inspired by a 1960s diver, has become a cornerstone of this revival, and it now welcomes two new editions to the Skindiver Nautique GMT collection with white and blue dials.

The watch is crafted from vertically brushed 316L stainless steel, with compact proportions of 38.3 mm in diameter and 12.2 mm in thickness. Framing the case is a bi-directional ceramic bezel engraved with a 24-hour scale for quick reading of a second time zone. A double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment completes the design. The blue-dial limited edition features a sapphire exhibition back that reveals the movement, while the white-dial version opts for a polished screw-down steel back. Water resistance is rated at 200 meters.

The matte white dial is paired with beige Super-LumiNova hands and indices, contrasted by a striking red GMT hand for quick legibility. The matte blue dial features white lume and a turquoise-tipped GMT hand. A date window is positioned at 3 o’clock.

Powering the watch is the Soprod C125 GMT, an automatic movement operating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with a 42-hour power reserve. The caliber also allows independent adjustment of the 24-hour hand.

The blue edition is fitted with a matching blue rubber strap, while the white-dial reference is offered on a black rubber strap or a stainless steel bracelet. The bracelet is equipped with a micro-adjustable clasp for enhanced comfort.

The blue-dial version is limited to 100 pieces and priced at USD 2,170 / AED 8,750, while the white-dial version joins the brand’s permanent collection, priced at USD 2,080 / AED 8,350 on rubber and USD 2,370 / AED 9,450 on a steel bracelet.

The Watch is available exclusively at Waqt E-shop.

Technical Specifications: Vulcain Skindiver Nautique GMT
  1. Case: 316L stainless steel, Vertically brushed, bi-directional ceramic bezel engraved with 24-hour scale, double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
  2. Diameter: 38.3 mm
  3. Thickness: 12.2 mm
  4. Water Resistance: 200 meters 
  5. Dial: (white) beige Super-LumiNova hands and indices, red GMT hand, date window at 3 o’clock, (blue) white lume, turquoise-tipped GMT hand, date window at 3 o’clock
  6. Movement: Soprod C125 GMT, automatic
  7. Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, GMT, Date
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  9. Power Reserve: 42 hours
  10. Bracelet/Strap: (Blue edition) blue rubber strap, (White edition) black rubber strap or stainless steel bracelet with micro-adjustable clasp
  11. Availability: (Blue-dial) limited to 100 pieces; (White-dial) part of the permanent collection
  12. Price: (Blue dial) USD 2,170 / AED 8,750, (White dial with rubber strap) USD 2,080 / AED 8,350, (White dial with steel bracelet) USD 2,370 / AED 9,450
     

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