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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A vane is a rotating metal piece used to tell time. It is typically circular in shape and has a connected arm, which is linked to a mechanism that allows it to rotate and indicate the time. Vanes are commonly found in pocket and wristwatches. They are often adorned with intricate patterns, symbols, or complex images to add a distinctive decorative touch to their functional side.