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I’m beginning to think
That the white dial is effective for this watch, stark, it makes the hands pop and puts the day/night indicator on full display. To that end, I think a simple barleycorn guilloche that is radially arrayed from the day/night indicator would be very dramatic, and yet still understated. It would be in keeping with the austere German qualities of the watch. I looked at a tourbillon example that employed this technique, where you can see the barleycorn guilloche is almost cupping, or framing the tourbillon, which in this watch becomes the day/night indicator.
My photo editing skills aren’t quite good enough to make the guilloche wrap around the entire watch, but you’ll probably see where I’m going with this.
Kudoke 2-Help needed
After much deliberation, I’m very seriously considering committing to a Kudoke 2 as my first foray into the world of independent watches. I love the design. I missed the boat on the Gronefeld remontoire, and even though there may be some for sale at ADs, ...
Thats a tough question my friend
Its something very personal. Best way to see as many guilloche options and colors as possible before you decide what to order . Looking forward to see your choice
You’re right
I do think a light blue dial could work well for this watch. Will need to play with photoshop.
I don’t think
Anyone would argue that the complexity of the finishing on a Gronefeld surpasses that of Kudoke.
Thanks for the replies.
I just wondered how there could be a choice between Gronefeld and Kudoke. Two different watches from a finish and tech aspect.
They are two
Watches that I’m interested in. I’m not making a comparison between them at all.
I would recommend looking at pocketwatches by Breguet, Daniels and Pratt to get a sense of the classic patterns, then google image search Kari's watches and see a few other ideas.
I've also looked at various geometric patterns, there are even books of them for the slightly obsessed (yes, I bought one). However, keep in mind that some patterns would require careful hand engraving rather than a combination of rose and straight-line e...
Thank you
I’ve been looking at Kari and Breguet. And you’re right, I will definitely choose something classic.
Have you decided how the day/night will be? Monotone or two tone?
This will influence dial colour too. I think a subtle colour would look good on the Watch overall, but you also need to consider how the colour will present the guilloche pattern you choose. There is some work to do there as I think the same patterns can ...
Very good insight
And I agree. The color will be very subtle. I’m going to start playing with it today. And might ask the opinion of a couple of artists in the family
I’m beginning to think
That the white dial is effective for this watch, stark, it makes the hands pop and puts the day/night indicator on full display. To that end, I think a simple barleycorn guilloche that is radially arrayed from the day/night indicator would be very dramati...
Oeffff that pattern would look so amazing 👌🏻😍
Really looking forward to see your design
Reminds me of a Breguet I fell in love with.
It is a very classic look, but as you say it will let the day/night shine and the hands too. If that’s the look you are going for then perfect. But if you want something more contemporary I think you need something other than white. Have you seen the new ...
Some links.
First the watch it reminded me of; a classic Breguet owned by another member here: www.watchprosite.com 0/ And the new watches with the blue dials : www.watchprosite.com