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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. 

Seiko

Seiko is a Japanese watch brand that was founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori in Tokyo, Japan. The brand has a long and storied history of producing high-quality timepieces that are both accurate and stylish.

One of Seiko's most notable achievements is the development of the quartz watch in 1969, which revolutionized the watch industry and made accurate timekeeping available to a wider audience. Seiko's quartz watches were also the first to use a liquid crystal display (LCD) and to incorporate a chronograph.

Seiko offers a wide range of collections, including the Prospex, Presage, and Astron lines, each with its own unique features and style. The Prospex collection is known for its durability and reliability, and includes diving watches that are designed for use in extreme conditions. The Presage collection, on the other hand, is more focused on classic and traditional designs, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Seiko's watches are also known for their affordable prices, making them accessible to a wider audience. Despite their affordability, Seiko watches are still renowned for their accuracy and reliability, and are often compared to luxury watch brands.

 

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