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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

Carbonado

Carbonado, also known as the "Black Diamond" or "Carbonado Diamond," is a unique type of diamond with a distinctive structure and appearance. It is characterized by a polycrystalline structure made up of numerous small diamond crystals fused together. Typically, carbonado is black or dark gray in color and is known for its rough, uneven surface.


In the watch industry, carbonado is used as a material for watch dials, cases, and bracelets. Its incorporation into watchmaking adds a unique and contemporary touch.