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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Quartz

Quartz

Is a solid crystalline mineral composed of silica (silicon dioxide) and is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, found in various rocks, especially sandstone and granite. In watches, quartz is used as a battery. This battery is an essential component in quartz movements, providing the necessary power to operate the electronic circuits and mechanical devices in the watch.

The quartz battery has a long lifespan before needing replacement, allowing the watch to maintain its accuracy and operate for an extended period without frequent recharging or resetting.