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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Geneva Seal

Geneva Seal

Also known as the Poinçon de Genève, is the official hallmark of the city and canton of Geneva, Switzerland. This official seal is applied to various wristwatch movements and serves as a standard of quality in the watchmaking industry in Geneva. It has specific and defined criteria set forth by law.

In order to be granted the Geneva Seal, watches must meet eleven strict criteria. The Geneva Seal is a prestigious certification awarded to wristwatch movements manufactured in the city or canton of Geneva. While it primarily focuses on the finishing and decoration of the watch movement, it is highly regarded in the world of watchmaking as a mark of excellence.