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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Malachite

Malachite

Malachite is a type of gemstone known for its vibrant green color and unique natural patterns and designs, making it a beautiful artistic piece. It is used to decorate watch dials, watch bezels, and other elements of the watch.

Malachite is carefully cut and polished to achieve a smooth and shiny surface, allowing it to be perfectly fitted in the watch.

In addition to its natural beauty, malachite is also considered a symbol of protection, healing, and spiritual balance. Therefore, malachite can be added to watches as a symbol of strength and inner peace.

It is important to handle malachite with care to preserve its beauty and avoid scratches or damage. A special protective coating may be used to protect the surface of malachite and extend its lifespan in the watch.