Sartory-Billard Watch Collection

davudvl · 2021-05-30T15:35:18Z

Explore Sartory-Billard customization options with WatchProSite collectors. Davudvl's journey to design his perfect watch, from dial to hands.

davudvl

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Davudvl's exploration of Sartory-Billard's customizable timepieces highlights a common dilemma for collectors: balancing aesthetic appeal with legibility. His initial query about dial and hand combinations, particularly the blue guilloché with blued hands, sparked a rich discussion among WatchProSite members. This article delves into the community's diverse perspectives on customization, legibility, and personal preference, offering valuable insights for anyone considering a bespoke independent watch.

Hi guys. Falling in love with this watch, but can’t decide on the dial and hands combo. The watch is very customizable.
I love the blue guilloche dial, as well as the blued hands, but I am concerned that there will not be enough contrast for easy time reading. What do you think? ( I apologize for double photos, but for some reason I am having difficulty with posting.mI was trying to post a photo with silver hands, but it posted the green one again, and there is no option to delete the post and start all over 🤷‍♂️)

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I can always do the hands in all silver as well, but they will not look as interesting as the blued ones.

Or one can be a little more adventurous and go with this green one.

Key Points from the Discussion

The sub-seconds at six o'clock on the Sartory-Billard model is a particularly appealing layout for collectors, with its proportions being critical to its aesthetic success.
When customizing a Sartory-Billard, the choice of dial material and pattern, such as polished titanium, stone, or full guilloché, significantly impacts the final aesthetic.
Combining different colors and guilloché patterns, such as a blue outer ring with a green inner ring, can create a unique and flamboyant multi-colored watch.
For optimal legibility, consider contrasting hand colors, such as blued hands with white gold or white painted second hands, especially on a blue dial with Roman indexes.
The decision between Roman and Arabic numerals often comes down to personal preference, with some finding Romans more interesting and Arabics cleaner.
A sterile dial without the brand name is a customization option that some collectors consider for a cleaner aesthetic.

The Discussion

patrickh

May 30, 2021

I should opt for the blue dial but with Roman indexes & full white gold (or maybe white paint) second hands, as proposed on the green version. My 2 cents. Photo of the back?

patrickh

May 30, 2021

maybe some parts should be considered for your Bespoke let us know your final project ++++

davudvl

May 30, 2021

Do you mean only the white seconds , but the hour and minute in blue?

patrickh

May 30, 2021

I love their H & Min "blue with white gold" very UNIQUE

NautNut

May 30, 2021

how about switching the silver base of the hands to blue and the remaining part of the hands silver? It would give the appearance that the hands are floating.

Watchonthewrist

May 30, 2021

Is that a Aventurine outer dial ?

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