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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

Cabochon

Is a specific style of gemstone characterized by a rounded, convex, and polished top surface without facets. The bottom side of the gemstone is usually flat. Cabochons are created from various gemstones such as sapphires, emeralds, or even semi-precious stones like Yemeni agate or mother-of-pearl. The cabochon style is often used as a decorative element on the crown, pushers, or as hour markers on watch dials.