ThomasM
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the imperfections are nearly impossible to capture...
possible, but nearly impossible.
Using a dedicated macro lens (like the Canon 45mm macro that can shoot 5:1) might be able to show some, but not all, of the issues.
There is also the issue of limitations of the digital capture and display medium - chromatic aberation and color bleed might be artifacts of the digital capture process, not necessarily the enamel quality or process.
So yes, best to try to inspect in person.
But hopefully someone can post some pics illustrating the things to look for.
Cheers,
TM
Enamel dial
I would like to purchase a mechanical watch (manual or automatic) with white enamel dial and black lettering. Preferably with Breguet pomme style hands. I haven't been able to figure out who makes enamel dials. Could someone please recommend a few models/...
Ling is right, the Langematik Anniversary is the King
On the top of the category, with the Richard Lange PLM, and a small step under, The Breguet 5140: The Brguet 5177: Or the 1775, which was a LE of 225 pieces, released in year 2000. Welcome here, by the way! Best. Nicolas...
interesting photos , how can we define the quality of enamel dial ? thank you
Could you tell more how to define the quality of enamel dial ? I heard that there are few company in Swistzerland can make the enamel dial .Thank you .
Be careful...
Hi, Modern fired enamel (as opposed to lacquer enamel, which is not really enamel in the classical sense at all; this has been misleadingly coined "cold enamel" by the mighty PR marketing machine. Again, this is NOT enamel in the classical, collector's se...
No brand can claim they are the best
It is the collectors who make their own decisions based on their own personal preferences and subjective views. Yes, there are certain guidelines to follow, such as pitting, evenness and colour. When I examine my Lange Anniversary under the loupe, it is "...
A few basic touchpoints...
Hi, I'm no expert at fired enamelling; I have studied the various aspects of high watching, as an academic (as opposed to a practitioner) and as a collector, for more than a few years. And I tried to do so without blinding brand or industry fanaticism. Di...
Something that apparently has been forgotten here ....
When I speak about "enamel", not only the quality of the base material is important, but also the finish of the marking on it. The comparison made here between the Lange and the Breguet might be a bit misleading here, since the Lange dial is tampon printe...
Any macro pics to demonstrate your touchpoints...
Thanks TM for your valuable tips. Do you (or anyone) have any macro pics in your HD just to demonstrate to evenness, smoothness, non-bleeding, non-pitting, etc? Also, macro pics of not-so-good-limited-medium-grade enamels as a comparison (Am I asking too ...
One macro as a start...
I'm really no expert, but I do like my PSM Shimoda quite a bit. That said, it is possible to see minor imperfections in the enamel dial, including a dark fleck or two not visible in this photo: For someone who wants a really simple watch, the Shimoda migh...
Nice photo Gary..
but I guess this photo does not show the smoothness, eveness, bleed, etc as in discussion. Are these features only noticable when inspecting in flesh? Under ?x magnification? Anyway thanks for sharing. I agree this is a nice watch. Pat
How about Lang & Heyne
How about a Lang & Heyne from the independent watchmaker Marco Lang in Dresden ? Don...
