Boris Schneider has done it again: this time a terrific article about dial fabrication. You can read it by clicking here.
New article on dials....
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- last reply by wbarker 23 Feb 2015
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MasterGreat article. It is amazing how numerous and complicated the processes can be to produce the parts for our gems.
I always wondered (and still do) how IWC gets the lovely grainy texture on the white Portuguese dials.
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ConnoisseurGreat article, but, I'm a bit confused.... The article is written as if IWC themselves are making the dials ... It was my understanding that IWC outsources this process? Would love some clarity here.
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IWC outsources dials to its specifications and works with the suppliers. The one exception is the star chart on the back of the Sidérale Scafusia, which is done in-house.
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MasterGreat article but leaves me with questions also. I would love to know more about how certain dials and finishes are created; it gives me a whole new appreciation.
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MasterVery interesting article, thank you! It is nice to know how much effort is put into the dials: I really appreciate the watches even more, the whole being more than the sum of all the high quality parts.
Kind regards,
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MasterAnother excellent addition to my personal IWC archive articles. Thanks for posting.