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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Microsecond

The microsecond is a unit of time measurement commonly used in precise timing mechanisms and movements. It represents a very small fraction of a second, equal to one millionth of a second (0.000001 seconds).

The accuracy of watch movements is often measured and calibrated in terms of microseconds to ensure precise timekeeping. This level of precision is crucial for chronograph functions, which require accurate measurement of elapsed time down to the microsecond. Watchmakers and manufacturers utilize advanced technology and techniques to achieve such precise timekeeping capabilities in high-end watches.