Nice watch. Are we sure the dials are hand guillochéd?

Sep 20, 2018,14:51 PM
 

I notice they are not labelled "guilloche main" the way a Breguet guilloché dial is, for example. In particular, the pattern of grain d'orange is the same as that of one of the boutique only Vacheron Constantin traditionelle small second models--and in the case of the VC the dial is not guillochéd by hand with a rose engine. VC is honest about this and never uses the term guilloché to describe the dial. So, while grain d'orange can be done by hand guilloché, it can also be done by other means. The lack of a "guilloché main" mark makes me think it might be done another way.

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Hand-guilloché dial signed Parmigiani Fleurier

 
 By: Elo5 : September 20th, 2018-08:41
Dear all, First of all, and before starting this review, I would like to mention honestly my story with Parmigiani Fleurier. Working in the unique shop in Paris, my wish is to share with you, and potentially make you discover, the watchmaking know-how of ...  

Nice watch. Are we sure the dials are hand guillochéd?

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : September 20th, 2018-14:51
I notice they are not labelled "guilloche main" the way a Breguet guilloché dial is, for example. In particular, the pattern of grain d'orange is the same as that of one of the boutique only Vacheron Constantin traditionelle small second models--and in th... 

Lack of guilloche main is not an indication

 
 By: right_wrist : September 24th, 2018-19:22
I don't know if it's hand done or not in PF's case, but there are plenty of hand guilloche dials that don't state guilloche main. Urban Jurgensen just says Swiss Made, for example. Roger Smith watches may say nothing at all. Kari's dial production facilit... 

That's true! We should find out about the PF

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : September 24th, 2018-19:29
A rose engine by any other name...