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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Latitude is the angular distance of a specific location on the Earth's surface north or south of the equator. Lines of latitude start at the equator (0 degrees latitude) and extend east and west, parallel to the equator. Latitude is measured in degrees north or south of the equator up to 90 degrees at the North and South Poles. Latitude plays a crucial role in determining location and climate.

Latitude is an important factor to consider when determining the position of a watch wearer in relation to the geographical coordinates of the Earth. It plays a significant role in some watch features that rely on geographical data, such as the complication of world time or sunrise/sunset indicators. By incorporating latitude data into these watch functions, users can accurately track time and anticipate daylight hours based on their position relative to the equator.