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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

count wheel

Is one of the components in mechanical watches that controls the sequence of various functions, such as the advancement of the hour or minute hand. It is a wheel with evenly spaced teeth and is usually located near the center of the watch movement. During the operation of the watch mechanism, the count wheel rotates and interacts with other parts to execute the required functions at specific time intervals. The count wheel plays a crucial role in maintaining accuracy, synchronization, and time-setting functions within the watch