progress
It all began during my watchmaking training, when I discovered the term ‘metiers d'art’ in connection with the artistic techniques used in haute horlogerie. Enamelling, bevelling and other finishing techniques sparked my interest.
Even during my apprenticeship, I was already working on my own projects and, against the wishes of my teachers, I decided to create an enamelled dial for my diploma watch. I was very satisfied with the result at the time, and it confirmed that I was on the right path.
Now, my own four walls allow me to set up a small experimental workshop and practise from time to time. Exchanging ideas with an enameller was also very instructive and showed me that enamelling is a high art.
enamelling
For my diploma watch, I collaborated with Donzé Cadrans and received the silver base plates. My finished diploma watch features a second attempt at an enamelled dial. The cityscape of Basel can be seen in the image, with a focus on a special sunset.
On the movement side, the balance bridge has been skeletonised, bevelled and gold-plated. Underneath the balance wheel is a plaque with a thin layer of dark blue enamel. The 3/4 bridge is rhodium-plated and decorated with a Geneva stripe. The escapement has been matted and tempered in gold, while the screws have been polished and also tempered in gold.
anglage
I made my first attempts in this area during my apprenticeship, but refined my skills while working at H. Moser in the finishing of balance bridges.
The image shows an angled side with strong reflection and an untreated side where the edge breaks are not noticeable.
