The "making of" the unique Dove watch made for Only Watch 2011

July 15, 11 10:38

As you know Vacheron Constantin will be participating again this year at the Only Watch auction to be held on Sept 23 by Antiquorum. The proceeds of the auction will go to research against muscular dystrophies.

This year's unique piece donated by Vacheron Constantin is a piece from the Metiers d'Art  merging, engraving, engine turning, enamelling and gem setting.

For more information on this watch click here

 

Here are some photos of the making of:

 

First the design team worked on the drawing and created a 3D

 

Next step was to engrave a gold base plate as to create the motifs for the enameller (champlevé method). The utmost attention was given to each step as for each artisan had to work with immense concentration as not to spoil what the previous artisan had done!

 

the enamel being applied

 

 

 

one ofthe dove's being gem set

the guillochage of the doves

		The "making of" the unique Dove watch made for Only Watch 2011	Alex Ghotbi	Jul 15, 11 10:38
		Thanks, Alex	JB	Jul 15, 11 16:43
		Having been to the manufacture and having seen the artisans at work...	Radek	Jul 15, 11 17:13
		This kind of info should add to the value of the watch	kazumi	Jul 15, 11 17:19
		The flame burns brightly for the future........	tony chance	Jul 15, 11 20:41
		Impressive !!!!	DutchClock	Jul 15, 11 20:56
		The absolute outstanding modern V&C.	Doc	Jul 16, 11 00:35
		I keep seeing a resemblance...	tick-talk	Jul 17, 11 05:56
		Thanks Alex. The dove is a beautiful watch.	SJX	Jul 17, 11 06:12
		These photos most definitely add to the appreciation of	dshao1	Jul 17, 11 16:26
		What amazing attention to detail, very stunning! (nt)	mikesprang	Jul 18, 11 17:03
		Re: The "making of" the unique Dove watch made for Only Watch 2011	GaryG	Jul 19, 11 01:38