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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spring bar

A small metal bar or pin used to attach the watch strap or bracelet to the watch case. It acts as a connector between the strap or bracelet's end pieces and the lugs on the watch case. The spring bar is designed with a spring-loaded mechanism, allowing it to be easily inserted and removed from the lugs. This enables the wearer to change or replace the watch strap or bracelet with ease, offering versatility and customization options. Spring bars are commonly used in a wide range of watches, from casual to luxury timepieces, and they play a crucial role in securely holding the strap or bracelet in place while ensuring a comfortable fit on the wrist.