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A Zellij World Timer
This is a bespoke Cabinotiers Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle World Time, ref. 86060 with an 18K rose gold 42.5 mm case.
The dial center is decorated with Zellij (زليج), the centuries-old art of hand-cut geometric tilework born in Morocco.
The dial center is decorated with Zellij (زليج), the centuries-old art of hand-cut geometric tilework born in Morocco.
Each polygon, a shard of glazed terracotta, sage, amber and ochre, fits together with mathematical precision to form a perfect Islamic rose.
Here's a wall covered in Zellīj at the Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakesh:
And the ring itself has been rewritten for this part of the world: Mecca, Al Quods, Charjah, Doha — cities that standard world timers do not usually feature.
credit: @horamundi_dubai
Here's a wall covered in Zellīj at the Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakesh:
On the city ring, where you would normally read Casablanca, there is مراكش (Marrakech) written in Arabic, in red.
And the ring itself has been rewritten for this part of the world: Mecca, Al Quods, Charjah, Doha — cities that standard world timers do not usually feature.
credit: @horamundi_dubai
I find this dial very well done and appealing.
Do you like it too?
Best, Emmanuel
What a Special Piece, I would change a few things, I am sure it is perfect as it is for the owner 😊👍
Indeed, I hope it is for the owner!
What would the point of making a bespoke piece if you don't make every part of it as you want them to be?
What would you change?
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Absolutely 😊, nothing major, just change all the text to Arabic including the VC name and the Swiss Made, Case Material Polished Titanium
That really is a very interesting looking Vacheron Constantin Cabinotiers Traditionnelle World Time.
Whilst I can appreciate the incredible work required to make this dial on the watch it really is not my style and to be honest looking at the centre of the dial makes my head hurt.
Marc
Well, then it’s definitely not for you, Marc!
Is it because these mosaic have a kind of hypnotic effect ?
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Not because of a hypnotic effect, I just find it visually disturbing for some reason.
Marc
Ran a side by side comparison with the standard Patrimony world time...
HOustan replaces Mexico
Montreal replaces La Paz
And couriously, Beijing is written as Pekin, a name that was officially changed in 1958