Sartory-Billard Watch Collection

davudvl · 2021-05-30T15:35:18Z

Explore Sartory-Billard customization options with WatchProSite collectors. Davudvl's journey to design his perfect watch, from dial to hands.

Davudvl's exploration of Sartory-Billard's customizable timepieces highlights a common dilemma for collectors: balancing aesthetic appeal with legibility. His initial query about dial and hand combinations, particularly the blue guilloché with blued hands, sparked a rich discussion among WatchProSite members. This article delves into the community's diverse perspectives on customization, legibility, and personal preference, offering valuable insights for anyone considering a bespoke independent watch.

Hi guys. Falling in love with this watch, but can’t decide on the dial and hands combo. The watch is very customizable.
I love the blue guilloche dial, as well as the blued hands, but I am concerned that there will not be enough contrast for easy time reading. What do you think? ( I apologize for double photos, but for some reason I am having difficulty with posting.mI was trying to post a photo with silver hands, but it posted the green one again, and there is no option to delete the post and start all over 🤷‍♂️)

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I can always do the hands in all silver as well, but they will not look as interesting as the blued ones.

Or one can be a little more adventurous and go with this green one.

Key Points from the Discussion

The sub-seconds at six o'clock on the Sartory-Billard model is a particularly appealing layout for collectors, with its proportions being critical to its aesthetic success.
When customizing a Sartory-Billard, the choice of dial material and pattern, such as polished titanium, stone, or full guilloché, significantly impacts the final aesthetic.
Combining different colors and guilloché patterns, such as a blue outer ring with a green inner ring, can create a unique and flamboyant multi-colored watch.
For optimal legibility, consider contrasting hand colors, such as blued hands with white gold or white painted second hands, especially on a blue dial with Roman indexes.
The decision between Roman and Arabic numerals often comes down to personal preference, with some finding Romans more interesting and Arabics cleaner.
A sterile dial without the brand name is a customization option that some collectors consider for a cleaner aesthetic.

The Discussion

patrickh

May 30, 2021

as it is customizable

I should opt for the blue dial but with Roman indexes & full white gold (or maybe white paint) second hands, as proposed on the green version. My 2 cents. Photo of the back?

davudvl

May 30, 2021

Thanx for your input

Do you mean only the white seconds , but the hour and minute in blue?

patrickh

May 30, 2021

yes

I love their H & Min "blue with white gold" very UNIQUE

Spangles - Dr. Tabby

May 30, 2021

The guilloché of the green dial! Maybe not that color for me.

patrickh

May 30, 2021

these 2 photos to challenge your combo ;-)

maybe some parts should be considered for your Bespoke let us know your final project ++++

davudvl

May 30, 2021

Yes. These are great as well. Sometimes too many options drive me crazy.

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