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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Winder

Is a box that contains a manual or electric motor and a holder where the watch is placed. When the watch winder is activated, it provides a rotational movement to the watch, helping to keep the lubricating oil inside the movement and maintaining the accuracy of the watch. It is used to provide continuous movement to the watch when it is not being worn. When a person stops wearing the watch for an extended period and the watch stops working, a watch winder can be used to keep the watch moving and regularly adjusted.

The use of a watch winder is particularly beneficial for self-winding watches, as it can continuously recharge the mainspring in the watch, ensuring the watch continues to operate without user intervention.