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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They are synthetic sapphires or gemstones, which are used as bearings to hold the watch's drive parts to reduce friction and wear of these parts, allowing for the smooth and accurate operation of the watch.

These gems are carefully placed at strategic points within the movement of the watch, and sapphire or synthetic gems are preferred for this purpose as they have excellent hardness and durability, which helps reduce friction and prevent increased wear over time. Gem bearings provide a smooth surface for the rotating or pivoting parts of a watch, allowing them to move with minimal resistance.