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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

Auto Repeat Countdown Timer

An Auto Repeat Countdown Timer is a timer that automatically restarts itself after the countdown reaches zero. This means that the timer will repeat the same countdown cycle over and over again until it is manually stopped.


For example, if you set an Auto Repeat Countdown Timer for 10 seconds, once the countdown reaches zero, it will start again automatically from 10 seconds and count down to zero again. It will then restart the countdown again, and this cycle will continue until you manually stop it.

Auto Repeat Countdown Timers can be useful in a variety of situations, such as for exercise routines, meditation, cooking, or any other activity that requires repetitive timing. With an Auto Repeat Countdown Timer, you don't have to worry about manually restarting the timer each time it reaches zero, making your task more efficient and less stressful.

mechanical wristwatches with an Auto Repeat Countdown Timer are relatively rare. However, there are a few examples of watches that feature this function:

  • Omega Speedmaster X-33 - a hybrid mechanical and digital watch that features an Auto Repeat Countdown Timer that can be set for up to 99 minutes and can repeat up to 99 times.
Omega Speedmaster X-33