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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. 

De Bethune

is a luxury watch brand based in L'Auberson, Switzerland. It was founded in 2002 by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet, and is known for its unique and avant-garde designs.

 

Since its foundation,De Bethune has developed no fewer than 30 calibres, presented some 30 world premieres and registered a large number of patents as well as producing 150 one-off pieces.

 

De Bethune produces a range of high-end watches. The company is particularly known for its use of innovative materials and technologies, such as its patented De Bethune balance wheel and its use of titanium and silicon in its watch components.

 

De Bethune watches often feature a distinctive design language characterized by bold, asymmetrical shapes and complex displays. The company has received numerous awards for its watches, including the GPHG Men's Watch Prize in 2011 for its DB28 model.

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