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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Striking mechanism

Striking mechanism

A complication in mechanical watches that produces audible sounds at specific time intervals. It is designed to strike or chime, adding an acoustic dimension to the timekeeping function of the watch. The striking mechanism typically consists of a set of hammers, gongs, and other components that work together to produce the sound. The hammers are responsible for striking the gongs, which are coiled wires or bars with specific lengths and tensions. When activated, the hammers strike the gongs, producing different tones or sequences of sounds.