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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Engraving

Is a decorative process that involves carving or etching various patterns and designs onto parts of a watch. It is used to add an artistic and aesthetic touch to components such as the case, strap, buckle, dial, and other parts of the watch.

Special tools such as gravers, hammers, and fine saws are used to create engravings on metal, glass, leather, and other materials used in watchmaking. Different engraving techniques are applied, including deep engraving, fine engraving, diamond engraving, and laser engraving.

Engraving patterns and designs can include lines, geometric shapes, flowers, leaves, animals, logos, or any custom design desired to be added to the watch.