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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. 

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Hacking seconds ( stop seconds mechanism )

Hacking seconds, also known as "hack seconds," is a feature that allows the seconds hand to be stopped or "hacked" when the crown is pulled out to set the time. When the crown is in the time-setting position, the hacking seconds mechanism is engaged, causing the seconds hand to stop moving. .....................................................................................................................

This feature enables precise time synchronization and facilitates accurate watch adjustment. Once the time is set, pushing the crown back in activates the movement, and the seconds hand starts moving again from the exact position where it was stopped. The hacking seconds function is commonly found in mechanical watches.