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Watchmaking finishes Our dossier on the finishes used on mechanical watch movements looks at the different techniques used and explains the often practical origins of what at first sight appears to be a purely aesthetic side to a watch movement.

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The art of hand finishing: the dial Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
16 December 2016
Patek Philippe

The art of hand finishing: the dial The art of hand finishing:...

The quality of Patek Philippe’s finishes is built on a respect for tradition and a culture of excellence. Handcrafting is a major factor... The quality of Patek Philippe’s finishes...
The art of hand finishing: the movement Brands
Brands
5 December 2016
Patek Philippe

The art of hand finishing: the movement The art of hand finishing:...

The quality of Patek Philippe’s finishes is built on a respect for tradition and a culture of excellence, in which handcrafting is a... The quality of Patek Philippe’s finishes...
Hand finishing Brands
Brands
Video
11 November 2016
Patek Philippe

Hand finishing Hand finishing

The craftsman’s hand is at the heart of every stage in the production of a Patek Philippe watch The craftsman’s hand is at the heart of...
Engraving: pinpoint precision ‘surgery’ Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
31 March 2015
Finishes

Engraving: pinpoint precision ‘surgery’ Engraving: pinpoint...

No other finish mistreats the smooth surface of the metal so intensely and deeply as engraving. Portrait of an artistic cut showcasing a... No other finish mistreats the smooth...
Brushing up on the satin finish Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
6 March 2015
Satin finishing

Brushing up on the satin finish Brushing up on the satin...

Dense rows of microscopic parallel lines give metal components a satin lustre. Dense rows of microscopic parallel lines...
Endless tiny holes Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
27 February 2015
Graining and shot-peening

Endless tiny holes Endless tiny holes

Part four of the Worldtempus series on watch finishing techniques. Graining and shot-peening use two different approaches to frost a... Part four of the Worldtempus series on...
Light shining into every corner Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
19 February 2015
Chamfering (bevelling)

Light shining into every corner Light shining into every...

This third chapter in the WorldTempus saga dedicated to watchmaking finishes deals with bevelling, a technique that ennobles calibres and... This third chapter in the WorldTempus...
Round and round and round we go… Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
30 January 2015
Circular-graining

Round and round and round we go… Round and round and round...

Circular-graining spins in circles but never chases its own tail. Portrait of a tiny circle that pops up all over the place, to the... Circular-graining spins in circles but...
The striped finish Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
13 January 2015
Côtes de Genève

The striped finish The striped finish

In this series of articles we look at watchmaking finishes. This article presents the best known of all, Côtes de Genève, sometimes... In this series of articles we look at...