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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Polishing

Polishing is a process in which the surfaces of watch components are polished. This technique is also used to remove scratches and surface defects from watch components, restoring their original shine.

This process is applied to various materials such as steel, gold, platinum, and others. Different materials are used to clean and polish the surfaces, whether they are metals, glass, ceramic, or other materials.

Polishing includes polishing watch cases, dials, front and back watch crystals, and other parts.