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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Ebauche

Ebauche

Is a French term that means "blank" or "incomplete." It refers to an unfinished watch movement. Ebauches are manufactured by specialized companies and sold to other watch companies for use in watchmaking.

Ebauches serve as a foundation for developing and producing watch movements. They are customized and modified to meet the needs of watch manufacturers. Ebauches are used as a starting point for developing movements instead of building them from scratch, which saves time and cost in watch production.

Ebauches are available in various sizes and specifications, and they can be customized and modified according to the requirements of the watch manufacturer or specific design requests. Ebauches are used in a wide range of watches, from simple timepieces to luxury watches with advanced complications.