Kong
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Another Unique Dial Technique - Marquetry
Hello Friends
Continuing on the topic of dial-making.... we have heard and seen various techniques on substrates like porcelain, sapphire, enamel, urushi, MOP, metal (using techniques like mokume gane or maki-e) and various minerals.
How about with wood?
The technique or craft is called Marquetry.
It is the craft of covering a structure with pieces of veneers (could be various type of wood, laminated shell, metals, ivory, but typically wood) forming decorative patterns, designs or pictures. It was popular for clock cases from 1675 to 1725.
A good article could be found on BHI website. ( Please click here to access).
I was not aware Chopard has done watches with marquetry. Came across it while reading a past article. I was curious and wanting to know more about the technique used and watch so I asked Chopard for some information. Hope some of you are interested too.
Here they are, starting with the pictures followed by the details.
Two O Ten Leopard Watch (Ref : 162290)
This should be the reference picture...
Zoom In of the Leopard Head in marquetry
The Details of 'Construction'
This Leopard Head Marquetry dial was made up of 280 pieces from 12 different types of wood in a 43 X 43 mm casing. Marvellous!
Other models....
It would be nice if I can view one in steel.
Has anyone seen it before?
Please share with us if you have.
Kong
Note : For those who are keen to have a glimpse of how a dial is made, please proceed to this link ;
chopard.watchprosite.com
This message has been edited by Kong on 2008-03-18 10:38:38 This message has been edited by MTF on 2008-03-19 22:41:36
This message has been edited by Kong on 2008-03-22 23:56:00
