Josh Shapiro Watch Collection

Cozmopak · 2021-01-09T21:28:30Z

Explore Cozmopak's Josh Shapiro Infinity watch, featuring a ruthenium dial, heat-blued numerals, and intricate engine-turned caseback. Discover collector insights.

Cozmopak's acquisition of a Josh Shapiro Infinity watch offers a rare glimpse into the meticulous craftsmanship of independent watchmaking. His detailed account highlights the unique aesthetic and technical features that make this timepiece a standout. This article delves into Cozmopak's personal observations and synthesizes community insights, providing a comprehensive look at what makes this particular Josh Shapiro creation so compelling to collectors.

I received my Josh Shapiro Infinity watch today. It’s stunning. There are a few special features of the watch that are worth highlighting.

The dial is ruthenium and the way it plays with light is mesmerizing.

The numerals on the chapter ring are heat blued and match the heat blued hands. The numerals were first hand engraved. Josh then heat blued the entire chapter ring and brushed it. All that remained blue were the numerals. Again, the interplay between these numerals and the light is fascinating. At times they appear black, at other times, bright blue.

The caseback is engine turned and engraved with a Lithuanian snake called Žaltys, king of the grass snakes, a symbolic protector of the family. It’s coiled in the shape of an infinity sign to reference the watch.

Well done, Mr. Shapiro.

Key Points from the Discussion

The guilloché work on the dial is reminiscent of classical styles seen in Breguet and early Daniel Roth timepieces, suggesting a traditional yet refined aesthetic.
The movement is indeed a UWD, though the author chose to emphasize the extensive engine turning and engravings that define the watch's unique character.
Josh Shapiro, based in Los Angeles, balances his watchmaking craft with teaching high school, dedicating his mornings to creating these intricate dials.
The watch's dial features exceptional guilloché, contributing to its overall amazing appearance and making it a truly rare and enjoyable piece.

The Discussion

Brandon Skinner

Jan 9, 2021

This is an absolute beauty... congratulations. I hope to see it one day.

Cozmopak

Jan 9, 2021

I think you will! I’m bound to make a pilgrimage to Tim’s store soon

keks

Jan 9, 2021

Looks exquisite! Further ownership reviews and wrist shots soon please!

Watchcph

Jan 9, 2021

It looks great. The caseback is also very interesting. Do you also get a display caseback?

xiu laba

Jan 9, 2021

And liking your integration of the snake with the infinity logo. Hoping for ownership review too!

Mr.Gatsby

Jan 10, 2021

I’m a huge fan of Shapiro.

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