Horological Meandering

Claude-Eric Jan (“CEJ”), manager of the world famous enamel dial maker Donzé Cadrans ! Donzé was set up back in 1972 by Francis Donzé. Here is the link to the company’s website showing its history. Apparently Monsieur Donzé worked for Zenith as an enamel...  

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What enamel piece will you get next ?

In a few months, I doubt I can afford any new enamel dial watchers anytime soon.

For me, too many lovely enamel dials but limited resources!

Too few dollars!

good that you found it informative ! Which enamel dial do you want now ?

Seriously though, it’s good to see what also other brands are doing, and I’m sincerely glad Rare Handcrafts are now part of the regular offering of many brands! UN does some *very* good ones which are also much more accessible, and this is really good for...  

plenty good ! Just wondering about your non-AP enamel collection 😉

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ultimate GRAIL enamel watch ! Hope you have a chance to see a UN Champleve enamel dial in the metal so that the poison can be deepened !😉

Thank you for sharing this with us.

What do you think of the Vulcain Pegasus ?

see the UN ships and Chinese Zodiac ! Which animal are you if you do not mind me asking ?

In the few photos of them online they've not blown me away but I've always assumed they need to be seen in person to be appreciated so they've been half heartedly on my radar for a while. That and even the basic black/white grand feu enamel dials have bee... 

think of the UN champleve serpent ? IMO The snake has the best color gradations and most vibrant color combination in this Zodiac series thus far. Under the loupe, there so many minuscule details. I can always find something new each time I examine it. He...  

All the detail work in the scales and the leaves in the background is an absolutely crazy amount of effort! I love it, this is truly the kind of work that becomes more and more scarce every year and really is watches as art. Congrats on a masterpiece!

These dials are masterpieces!

a bit addicted !

I wanted to thank you for this wonderful moment shared via Teams. Rarely have I met someone so passionate about the work of enamel and know what I'm talking about. For my part, my first encounter with enamel was a silver pocket watch case that I admired i... 

your time and information provided. Love enamel dials made by Donze Cadran !!! 👍

Thank you for sharing! PS: The Cartier Dragon is a Divan, not a TV.

poisoned deeply with enamel dials ! Which one is your favorite from the photos ?

I am pleased to present you one of the two enamel pocket watch boxes that made me fall in love with email ...  

explain more about this piece !!!