Tapisserie Dials

I completely agree about the Tapisserie dials. I think it's one of the elements that give Royal Oaks their appeal. Here is some information I've gathered about them in the past:

The Grande Tapisserie dials were made by dial manufacturer, Stern Creations in the past but are now made in house at the AP manufacture facilities. The process that is used to make them is not as high-tech as one might think. It actually involves a centuries old technique that dates back to the early 1600s using a pantograph like machine. The pantograph is a “mechanical linkage” system that uses parallelograms to connect a tracing element and the chisel. As the tracing element is guided across the “tapisserie” pattern on one end, the burin engraves that pattern into the dial on the other end thus duplicating the pattern. Employing ancient techniques in creating such a modern watch definitely gives it a specialized hand crafted character.

This message has been edited by pingtsai on 2014-03-07 15:08:27

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By: passetemps : March 7th, 2014-11:21

Dear AP fans, Either "grande" or "petite", I find AP's "tapisserie" dials quite unique and fascinating. It would be nice to start a "dial gathering" with photos such as this one (which is not particularly good, but still does manage to show the incredible...

Tapisserie Dials

By: pingtsai : March 7th, 2014-15:06

I completely agree about the Tapisserie dials. I think it's one of the elements that give Royal Oaks their appeal. Here is some information I've gathered about them in the past: The Grande Tapisserie dials were made by dial manufacturer, Stern Creations i...

Great reminder on the dial making, thanks Ping. [nt]

By: MichaelC : March 8th, 2014-12:24

"Méga Tapiserie"

By: emijar3 : March 7th, 2014-16:37

Hi everyone, Here is mine! I think too that APs dials are quite impressive and unique . Best! Ernesto ...

I'll play!

By: orangedial : March 7th, 2014-18:28

Some photos for your indulgence… RO 15202 ROO 25721ST RO 14790TT RO 14802 Jubilee Lady RO ROC 26300 Finally, a full frontal mugshot with the glorious lume :) Enjoy! Wayne ...

Here's grey.

By: fernando : March 7th, 2014-18:51

cheers fernando ...

Fernando, is this grey beauty a platinum limited edition?

By: passetemps : March 9th, 2014-14:36

Like the one for the 10 years of AP Italy? Or am i mistaken? This dial is stunning. Congrats!

It's so hard for me to take such a detailed shot with my little basic digital camera. Here are my best efforts. ...

Chromatic fireworks! Keep the macro shots flowing in

By: passetemps : March 8th, 2014-02:28

Congrats to all for some superb shots here. Keep'em comin'! Tapisserie motifs are as gorgeous as they are varied. You watch photo artists can certainly please us with close-ups of the micro guilloché within the square cutting work on these dials. And the ...

Not sort of that nice petite tapisserie

By: i_am_Sam : March 8th, 2014-00:26

I don't even sure if this is considered tapisserie But here's what I have Best, Sam ...

Two from non-octagonal AP watches

By: MichaelC : March 8th, 2014-12:21

I'm enjoying all of the photos in this thread! ...

Sibling Love

By: psychotic : March 8th, 2014-18:30

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My 5402ST C-Series says 'hello'...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 10th, 2014-07:50

in all original condition, nothing refinished so far: I will have to 'study' the effects of light on this gorgeous dial in more detail, soon! Cheers, Magnus ...

It is in an excellent condition, Magnus

By: passetemps : March 10th, 2014-14:02

Here's my 40th 15202 in approx. the same position, for comparison (though the photo is not as good as yours). ...

'Original' condition...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 12th, 2014-03:04

it was of prime importance to me to acquire a piece with an unmolested case, dial and a not worn-out bracelet (theses early Gay Frères bracelets are - as fas as I know - not reparable due to lack of spare parts). Mission accomplished! Cheers, Magnus