WatchTech - Applying Geneva stripes by hand is difficult and requires experience and a steady hand. But today (too) many do it by machine.

Applying Geneva stripes by hand is difficult and requires experience and a steady hand. But today (too) many do it by machine.

Jan 19, 2020,10:43 AM

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Finishing of a 3/4 plate, a balance cock and bluing screws

By: xyz123abc : January 19th, 2020-06:44

Most movements have either Geneva stripes or perlage (you would surprised when you knew what brands that add finishing only by machine), but some hand finished movements have a rater rough appearance obtained by glass blasting, creating an almost “frosted...

Thanks for posting this, very informative!

By: jleno : January 19th, 2020-07:23

A while ago, another forum member was asking about the difference in difficulty between Geneva stripes and a frosted finish. Seems like a more involved process than I originally imagined!

Applying Geneva stripes by hand is difficult and requires experience and a steady hand. But today (too) many do it by machine.

By: xyz123abc : January 19th, 2020-10:43

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I love a watchmaker's patience! [nt]

By: K-Lo : January 19th, 2020-07:36

Thanks for this post, Kjell. It always fascinated me to see watchmakers working on the doecration and finishings of their movements. [nt]

By: amanico : January 19th, 2020-08:43

Great post! Thanks for explaining the challenges of doing frosted finishes well.

By: Fastwong : January 19th, 2020-15:00

Definitely gives me a new appreciation for what separates a glowing frosted finish from a matte blasted finish.