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Introducing Lebois & Co Unveils the Heritage Chronograph Atelier Coquille d’Oeuf
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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.
The à tact watch, also known as a tactile watch, is a type of timepiece that allows the wearer to perceive the time through touch rather than sight.
It was developed by Abraham Louis Breguet around 1795. The concept behind the à tact watch originated from the social etiquette of the late eighteenth century when it was considered impolite to overtly check one's watch in the presence of others.
The à tact watch features a unique complication where small knobs or markers representing the hours are positioned around the watch case. A large hand, or pointer, can be turned until it meets resistance, indicating the current hour. By feeling the position of the hand in relation to the markers, the wearer can determine the time by touch alone.
The term "à tact" is derived from the French word "tact" which means touch. This type of watch was designed to provide a discreet and tactful way of telling time.
Today, tactile watches continue to be used by individuals with visual impairments as a practical and accessible way to perceive the time. These watches often incorporate raised markers, braille, or other tactile features to aid in time-telling by touch.
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