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.

Dubois-Depraz

Home
Brands
Dubois-Depraz

Dubois-Depraz is a component manufacturer located in the Vallee de Joux in Switzerland, specializing in the production of modules that enhance the functionality of watch movements, particularly in chronographs and calendar mechanisms. They play a significant role in the Swiss watchmaking industry as a supplier to renowned watch brands such as Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Rolex.

At their factory, Dubois-Depraz meticulously tests and assembles watch movement modules, a process that requires precision and can take several months to complete. These modules are designed to be added to the base movements to provide additional features and complications to the watches. By collaborating with famous watch brands, Dubois-Depraz contributes to the production of high-quality watches that incorporate advanced chronograph and calendar mechanisms.

Despite the complexity involved in creating watch movement modules, the company has developed efficient practices that allow them to produce over 100,000 modules annually. This demonstrates their ability to meet the industry's requirements and deliver high-quality components to their customers.