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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

Autoquartz

Is a term used to describe a hybrid watch movement that combines both automatic and quartz technologies. In an autoquartz movement, the watch is powered by a rechargeable battery, similar to a traditional quartz watch. However, unlike a standard quartz watch that relies solely on the battery for power, an autoquartz movement also incorporates a self-winding rotor. This rotor harnesses the natural motion of the wearer's wrist to generate electrical energy, which is used to recharge the battery.