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.

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Demantoid garnet

Demantoid garnet

Demantoid garnet is a type of gemstone known for its vibrant green color and exceptional brilliance. It is a variety of garnet rich in calcium and iron, displaying intense green hues with a high level of dispersion. Demantoid garnet can be used as a gemstone for ornamentation in watch dials, bezels, or even in watch movements.

It’s lively green color adds a touch of elegance and luxury to the overall appearance of the watch. Demantoid garnet is highly valued in the gemstone market due to its rarity and unique visual characteristics, making it a sought-after choice for watchmakers aiming to create distinctive and visually appealing timepieces.