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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Numerals Types

Arabic Numerals: They are the most commonly used numbers on the dials of watches. They consist of the numbers from 0 to 9. Arabic numerals are used to indicate the hours on analog watch dials, and they can also be used for minutes, seconds, or other time-related indicators.

The Eastern Arabic numerals or the Indian numerals: These include the numbers (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9) and are used in conjunction with the Arabic alphabet in Arab-speaking countries in the Middle East.

Roman Numerals:

They are a numeral system that uses Latin letters to represent numbers: (I-1, II-2, III-3, IV-4, V-5, VI-6, VII-7, VIII-8, IX-9, X-10, XI-11, XII-12). They have a distinctive and elegant appearance and are commonly found in classic or vintage watches. Roman numerals can be used to indicate the hours and sometimes the minutes on watch dials.