![]() ![]() We have previously discussed the art of lacquer dials (with a focus on Rolex’s vibrant Stella dials) and separately enamel. ![]() Techniques such as guilloché have existed for centuries, they have been carefully handed down from one to the next, with the current generation just as proud to carry on the tradition as they are keen to ensure it is passed on. The application of finishes then adds texture, pattern, and structure to the dial, transforming the unmarked metal into a work of art through a combination of artistry and innovation. Before an artisan begins shaping a dial, it is a mere metal “blank” of highly polished brass, silver, or other metal. Like many other aspects of watchmaking, these dial finishing techniques lie at the intersection of art, human skill, and engineering. ![]()
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