Independents

Ok, ok, so it was not quite my first attempt but it was the end product after being given so many options when ordering the SB05 from Sartory Billard.  I have never ordered a watch with Chinese numerals but I felt that my favourite Breguet numerals that were being offered were not as attractive as these Chinese numerals.  The choice of guilloche and the colour of the guilloche were also confusing because Armand Billard (the owner and the one man show at Sartory Billard) offers an attractive mirror polished seconds counter but I decided that the Comblemine made dial should take advantage of its guilloche prowess.  I have chosen dark blue aventurine for the hour ring which seems to contrast well against the salmon guilloche.  I had actually debated between a blue and salmon guilloche initially but I felt the contrast of the salmon dial and the blue aventurine hour ring worked a lot better, a colour combination that Armand endorsed wholeheartedly!  As I love my watches to be as light as possible, I have requested for a titanium case and finally a calf suede strap in dark blue will complete my watch which should arrive before the end of the year.



Not quite a Voutilainen but good enough fort me!




Photo borrowed from SJX with thanks.




A buckle with a difference - no sharp edges

Subtle and original. I look forward to seeing candid pics when you get it!! Cheers, Filip

Anyone who knows me will know that I am anything but cool!!   But thanks Filip for your kind comments.  I wish I could fast forward time to nine months from now! 

What material is the outer ring? Copper center.

Blue aventurine

This is a real different master piece, which no one will have ever

I like the creativity

I am always looking for something different but while retaining its classic values.

Truly stunning Sham. I particularly like the gold and dark aventurine combination. Size is perfect at 38.5. Hands are lovely, buckle truly unique. And I can see why you chose the Chinese characters instead of Breguet. I too prefer the guilloche over the mirror polish finish in this case!
Can't wait to see the final result on your wrist
Rahul

I too can't wait to see the end product!  Sometimes with these coloured dials, the light play becomes key!

In addition to what has been said... I like the shape of the hands and the inner aspect of them as well. Nice guilloche patterns too!

I know of one watch expert who mentioned that he felt the hands were too elaborate but I beg to differ as these hands to me have real character and are intricate too.  And I take no credit for the hands - that is purely Armand's ingeniuty 

I too am quite pleased with the rendering after many, many tweaks! 

...it's a beauty : ) Great size too...

I have been deliberating on ordering a Voutilainen but was clueless as to what the dial should look like.  I think I now have a better idea but one Kari dial is enough for me      Thank you for you kind comments.

Congrats!!

I can imagine you taking a macro of the dial in all its' glory! 

if you posted photos of the hands! I love the attention to detail that Armand has paid to the watch, both front and back.

Many manufacturers overlook the buckle but it is an important piece too. The salmon and aventurine is a very appealing combo, well done!

Apparently it is designed to keep good time too which is an added bonus    Yes, I too was impressed that Armand gave the buckle a personal touch. Very few manufacturers do unfortunately.

There were so many variations available of the case material, outer dial, numerals, inner dial, seconds dial, strap and even a personal engraving on the movement that at times I thought to myself,  maybe I should just buy a Breguet with a guilloche dial!! But as time passed, I almost saw it as a challenge to get this dial as right as possible.

A excellent choice. I just love it 😍

I know how you love salmon dials!!  This will be my first!   Hope you are keeping well.

I love it too 

I sure hope it does not disappoint me in real life!