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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Tapisserie

Tapisserie

Is a decorative technique commonly used in luxury watches. It involves engraving or carving a pattern of small, closely interlocking squares or rectangles on the watch dial. This intricate process is carried out manually using specialized carving tools or machines to create the complex design on the dial.

One prominent example of the Tapisserie technique can be found in the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection, where the brand introduced the famous "Grande Tapisserie" pattern. This pattern features a distinctive square or rectangular grid design that adds a unique and elegant character to the watch dial.