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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. 

Glossary

Atmos clock

Is a unique timepiece that operates based on slight changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure. It utilizes a sealed capsule filled with a mixture of gases that expand and contract with temperature variations. These fluctuations in temperature and pressure cause the capsule to expand and contract, which in turn winds the mainspring of the clock. This innovative mechanism allows the clock to operate indefinitely without the need for manual winding or external power source. The Atmos clock is known for its precision and self-sustaining nature, making it a remarkable piece of horological engineering.