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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

Dart

A Dart, also known as a Guard pin, is a small pin with a flat head and a pointed end that is used to securely fasten the watch movement to the case. 


The Dart is inserted into a designated hole in the watch case, and the flat head is pushed against the movement to hold it securely in place. The pointed end of the pin is bent to enhance stability and provide additional protection for the watch movement.