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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 The Limited Grand Seiko Sunrise Tentagraph SLGC006

A new edition with a dial inspired by Mt. Iwate at sunrise

The Evolution 9 Collection was launched in 2020 to celebrate Grand Seiko's 60th anniversary, introducing redefined design codes with sharper lines, improved ergonomics, and a stronger presence on the wrist. In 2023, the brand unveiled the Tentagraph, a milestone as Grand Seiko’s first-ever mechanical chronograph, which later expanded to include models like the Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009. This year, the story continues with the debut of the Sunrise Tentagraph SLGC006.

The watch features a high-intensity titanium case measuring 43.2mm in diameter, 15.3mm in thickness, and 51.5mm from lug to lug. Its finishing alternates between brushed surfaces and Zaratsu-polished accents, framed by a box-shaped sapphire crystal. A screw-down crown and sapphire caseback ensure durability while maintaining 100 meters of water resistance. Subtle yet refined 18k rose gold details appear on the crown, pushers, and bezel frame, complemented by a ceramic insert with a tachymeter scale.

The dial presents a new interpretation of the Mt. Iwate texture, rendered in a striking copper-pink tone reminiscent of the mountain at sunrise. The chronograph sub-dials bring contrast with burgundy and darker copper hues, while the applied indexes and hands, plated in rose gold and filled with luminescent material, ensure legibility. A date window sits at 4:30.

Inside, the watch houses the Calibre 9SC5, an automatic high-beat chronograph derived from the 9SA5 architecture. Beating at 36,000 vph (5 Hz), it incorporates a column wheel, vertical clutch, and a double-barrel system that delivers a 72-hour power reserve even with the chronograph engaged. Accuracy is regulated to a mean daily rate of +5 to -3 seconds.

Completing the watch is a high-intensity titanium bracelet secured by a three-fold clasp with push-button release, decorated with an 18k rose gold Grand Seiko medallion. Limited to 300 pieces, the Sunrise Tentagraph SLGC006 is priced at EUR 23,000, approximately AED 98,900.

For more information, visit Grand Seiko's official website. 

Technical Specifications: Grand Seiko Sunrise Tentagraph SLGC006
  1. Case: High-intensity titanium, brushed and Zaratsu-polished finishing, 18k rose gold (crown, pushers, and bezel frame), ceramic bezel insert with tachymeter scale, box-shaped sapphire crystal front, sapphire caseback
  2. Diameter: 43.2mm
  3. Thickness: 15.3mm
  4. Lug-to-Lug: 51.5mm
  5. Water Resistance: 100 meters
  6. Dial: Copper-pink, textured, burgundy and darker copper chronograph sub-dials, rose-gold plated hands and applied indices with luminescent fill, date window at 4:30
  7. Movement: Calibre 9SC5, automatic, double-barrel system
  8. Functions: Chronograph, Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Date
  9. Frequency: 36,000 vph (5 Hz)
  10. Power Reserve: 72 hours 
  11. Bracelet/Strap: High-intensity titanium bracelet, three-fold clasp with push-button release, 18k rose gold Grand Seiko medallion
  12. Availability: Limited to 300 pieces
  13. Price: EUR 23,000 (≈ AED 98,900)

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