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 Movement

Quartz Movement

It is a type of watch movement that uses quartz to move the watch hands and operate its functions. The quartz movement consists of a combination of electronic and mechanical components that work together to achieve high accuracy in timekeeping.

In quartz movement, a quartz crystal is used as a timing device. When the crystal is subjected to an electric current, a constant electrical pulse is generated at a specific frequency. These electrical pulses are converted into a precise signal used to move the watch hands and display the time.

Quartz movement is known for its high accuracy, as it is regulated by the steady frequency of the quartz crystal. It is also stable and reliable, allowing for time reading with accuracy up to a few seconds. This makes it a popular choice for precise and reliable watches.