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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. 

Introducing Hamilton Unveils the Khaki Field Power Reserve Mechanical 40mm

The brand’s iconic watch now features a power reserve indicator

Hamilton has long been celebrated for its enduring contribution to the field watch category. With roots tracing back to military timepieces of the 20th century, the Khaki Field collection has become a cornerstone of the brand’s identity, admired for its robustness, utilitarian charm, and timeless design. Now, the brand introduces the Khaki Field Power Reserve Mechanical 40mm, marking a notable evolution as the first model in the line to feature a power reserve indicator on the dial.

The watch comes in a 40mm stainless steel case with a thickness of 11.95mm. Its sandblasted finish enhances the rugged aesthetic, while a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures clarity. A solid steel caseback secures the movement, and the watch is water-resistant to 50 meters.

Available with either a black or white dial, both versions feature Arabic numerals, a military-style minute track, and syringe-style hands. The hands and markers are filled with Old Radium Super-LumiNova, providing a vintage glow while maintaining excellent legibility. At 9 o’clock, the power reserve display is marked with “F” for full and “E” for empty, while an inscription at 6 o’clock emphasizes its 80-hour capacity.

Inside beats the hand-wound calibre H-23, developed by ETA exclusively for Hamilton. Based on the ETA 2801-2 and upgraded with the Powermatic 80 evolution, it operates at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) and delivers an impressive 80-hour power reserve.

Each dial variant is offered with two strap options, a green NATO textile strap with brown leather loops and a pin buckle, or a three-row stainless steel bracelet with a butterfly clasp, equipped with the EasyClick system for quick strap changes.

Pricing is set at CHF 765 (approximately AED 3,560) on the NATO strap, and CHF 845 (approximately AED 3,900) on the steel bracelet.

For more information, visit Hamilton’s official website. 

Technical Specifications: Hamilton Khaki Field Power Reserve Mechanical 40mm
  1. Case: Stainless steel, sandblasted, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, solid steel caseback
  2. Diameter: 40mm
  3. Thickness: 11.95mm
  4. Water Resistance: 50 meters
  5. Dial: black or white, Arabic numerals, syringe-style hands, Old Radium Super-LumiNova on hands and markers, power reserve display at 9 o’clock, inscription at 6 o’clock highlighting 80-hour capacity
  6. Movement: Calibre H-23, hand-wound
  7. Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve indicator
  8. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
  9. Power Reserve: 80 hours
  10. Bracelet/Strap: Green NATO textile strap with brown leather loops, pin buckle, three-row stainless steel bracelet, butterfly clasp 
  11. Availability: Permanent line 
  12. Price: (NATO strap) CHF 765 approx. AED 3,560, (bracelet) CHF 845 approx. AED 3,900

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