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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Pavé

Pavé

which is a French term involves the setting of small gemstones onto the surfaces of watch components in a uniform and consistent manner, creating a beautiful and dazzling pattern.

The Pavé technique is characterized by the precise and even placement of small gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds, or sapphires, on the surface of the watch. It is widely used in the production of luxury watches, whether for fully decorating the watch case or for embellishing certain subparts such as the dial and bracelet. The small gemstones used in this technique are meticulously arranged according to their size and shape to perfectly complement the overall design of the watch.