Unique dialled Frodsham

Dec 09, 2020,02:37 AM
 

This piece was originally under embargo until Richard Stenning alerted me to the fact that the owner had publicly posted images of it! Not to be made again, as far as I understand, the silvered dial has engraved numerals, chapters and signature, which have all been enamel filled. The different shades of silver were slightly accidental, but two or even three tone dials are rather attractive. This dial was also made at the Frodsham workshops from raw material to finished dial. The zirconium oxide (ceramic) dial of the 'standard' model is supplied to Frodsham from a specialist supplier as a disc that is then lapped by the watchmakers. The signature, and other markings, are then applied using a PVD process by another specialist (applied numerals are all made in house and the process of fixing them to the dial is also carried out by Frodsham). So this particular watch is that little bit more 'in house'. The case is made of steel and it was delivered around a year ago. Enjoy! Baruch





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I know the owner

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : December 9th, 2020-02:41

Hamdan has eclectic taste

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : December 9th, 2020-09:43

What a beauty!

 
 By: Langepedia : December 9th, 2020-04:17
Many thanks for sharing buddy

Wonder how many other amazing Frodsham photos that's under embargo sitting in your hard drive 🤣

 
 By: xiu laba : December 9th, 2020-05:44
Is the shades of silver on the dial different because of the difference in finishing i.e. different directions of brushing?

Keep on wondering!

 
 By: gadalex : December 9th, 2020-08:35
I have taken a few hundred photos at the workshop and the gallery so they encompass most of the production process. There are certain photos that I wouldn't be able to post publicly though. Finishing in different directions I believe, in answer to your qu... 

Sigh

 
 By: Langepedia : December 9th, 2020-13:23
And more than a year since we met!

Gorgeous piece.

 
 By: Watchlover78 : December 9th, 2020-06:03

A very lovely watch indeed.

 
 By: gadalex : December 9th, 2020-08:36

One of my favorite watches...

 
 By: mdg : December 9th, 2020-07:46
...but this one lacks the 3-D effect of the others I have seen...still a stunning watch and movement : )

Beautiful watch and a very fitting dial for it.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 9th, 2020-08:17
I believe there is also a Frodsham with silver dial and Arabic numerals, iirc. I do like the standard dial as well.

There are certainly some protos in that configuration.

 
 By: gadalex : December 9th, 2020-08:37
Also at least one silvered dial with Roman numerals. Baruch

¡Gracias!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 9th, 2020-10:16

No problem, I appreciate the follow-up

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 10th, 2020-19:39
If CF has something more than the mock-up on their website, it'd be great.

😹

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : January 7th, 2021-15:42
I need them to take the place of my phone-photos!!

What a lovely dial, great to see them branching out.

 
 By: Tim Jackson : December 9th, 2020-08:37
Thank you for sharing this here. Cheers, Tim

A pleasure Tim.

 
 By: gadalex : December 9th, 2020-10:01

Love these hour markers.

 
 By: amanico : December 9th, 2020-09:22

Quite lovely in enamel.

 
 By: gadalex : December 9th, 2020-10:02

Indeed. A fine piece.

 
 By: gadalex : December 9th, 2020-10:02

Wow thats one stunning watch.

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : December 9th, 2020-11:37
Huge Congrats to the new owner. Excellent choice

Another silver dial Charles Frodsham, this one with romans:

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : January 10th, 2021-15:33
And a second pic of the custom dial Frodsham: ...  

Gerald (Watchdxb) waited along time to photograph the watch!

 
 By: gadalex : January 10th, 2021-16:03
The owner has a second Frodsham, but I believe he wears this one more often. And that is Hamdan's watch on his wrist! I also met him briefly in London.