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.

Glossary

CVD

CVD coating, or Chemical Vapor Deposition, is an advanced technique in watchmaking used to enhance durability and aesthetics. The process involves placing the watch component in a vacuum chamber which removes air and pressure and where gaseous chemicals react at high temperatures. These reactions cause a thin, solid layer of material, often diamond-like carbon (DLC) or other specialized coatings, to bond with the surface at a molecular level.

This precise, controlled application ensures a uniform and ultra-hard finish, significantly improving scratch resistance, and corrosion protection. CVD is also highly versatile, allowing for a variety of finishes, including matte, glossy, and vibrant colors, which remain vivid and consistent over time. As a result, watches treated with CVD coating combine lasting performance with striking, modern aesthetics.