What a gorgeous dial.
I love the pattern, of course - it is gorgeous and unique. I also love the simplicity of this two handed layout, putting all emphasis on the pattern. The strap gives it a nice easy going feel. Thanks for sharing it. What a pleasure to to see it.
Agree
That they left off the sub seconds seems an obvious enhancement to enjoy the details on the dial material
We definitely don’t see enough of these, beautiful.
Re the dial, is it in several pieces? This is the first time I’ve noticed but I see four horizontal lines that make it seem like the dial is constructed in pieces. I obviously didn’t pay enough attention when these were released to know the answer.
It’s a flattened gun barrel
The shotgun barrel was cut lengthways, stamped flat and chemically treated to enhance the existing Damascus steel pattern from the folded steel used to make the barrel.
Yes, thanks, that part I did know.
But I had assumed from the flattened barrels each dial was cut separately. Was each dial cut separately in a single piece?
Wow!
A very rare sight - and a beauty! This is such a cool collaboration. Which of the two series is yours from? And where did you get that beautiful strap from? Claus
Xx/38
Personal preference is for the dials from this larger barrel. Interesting back story. The original owner of this piece was offered to choose his dial. (Due his relationship and standing with Holland & Holland and Journe - apparently). He asked Journe ...
Wow again!
Thank you for sharing the back story. Truly a catch. And thank you for the strap info. Claus
damn gorgeous Journe...in steel it feels apt & again 1304 is a movement to die for !
i was once offered & I passed it...still a regret !! Best, mahesh.,
It’s certainly an unusual combo, for any brand,
...to have a unique dial collab; a rose gold movement; in a steel case.