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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Rack

Is a mechanical component or device used for specific functions within a watch movement. It is a toothed rail that meshes with other components in the movement, such as gears or levers, to perform various operations. Racks are commonly used in mechanisms like chronographs or minute repeaters, where they play a crucial role in converting rotational motion into linear motion or vice versa.