Community Stories

Enamel dial esoterica...

M'Bob
Posts
6,754
Likes
21,804
I'm trying to get a handle on the enamel dial industry in Switzerland, relative to many of the well-known brands.

I understand that Donze Cadrans is owned by Nardin, but also does dials for Patek? And recently, Omega did a limited run of enamel-dialed Tresors. Were these done in-house, or by a different firm? Any insights much appreciated. Thanks.
 
AveConscientia
Posts
906
Likes
1,454
Well I am fan of enameldials that is my name on eBay from how much I like in watches of 1900s-30s
 
M'Bob
Posts
6,754
Likes
21,804
AveConscientia AveConscientia
Well I am fan of enameldials that is my name on eBay from how much I like in watches of 1900s-30s

Me too, obviously. Any info to share?
 
Archer
Posts
27,820
Likes
70,668
I can't speak for Omega, but I know JLC does their enamel dials (and cases) in house. Not Swiss, but GO had some dials done by the Meissen factory, complete with crossed swords markings. I would be surprised if the Swatch group did not have some arm that was able to do enamel dials...
 
AveConscientia
Posts
906
Likes
1,454
M'Bob M'Bob
Me too, obviously. Any info to share?
Ww1 watches got me into watch collecting though they are not good daily wears. When buying looks for cracks in the dial it is SO expensive to fix cracked dials that unless it is an Omega or similar don't waste your money fixing it unless you love it! You want to buys watches of the era in person usually. I have had watches broken from how rough they are with packages. Watches of the era break easily and hard to find parts. Though in 1866 a patent was filed for waterproof case they are not shock or water resistant.
On the up the dials and movements can be extremely beautiful here is some good enameldials from different ranges from Elgin to Rolex
IMG_2256.JPG IMG_2257.JPG IMG_2258.JPG IMG_2259.JPG IMG_2260.JPG
 
sxl2004
Posts
2,467
Likes
6,691
Sinn had a series of watches with enamel dials made bei the near by Hoechst Porzellan Manufaktur.
 
Larry S
Posts
13,079
Likes
52,060
Kari Voutilainen’s dial manufacturing factory, Comblémine makes Enamel dials for RGM. There is a great video on dial manufacture on RGM website.
Here are mine with my Longines 13.33 tossed in. I'm sure there are more Enamel dials in my future.
IMG_5122.JPG IMG_5145.JPG IMG_5382.JPG
 
jcs2000
Posts
73
Likes
90
In the Swatch group of brands (owner of Omega), Jaquet Droz has an entire series of enamel faced watches. Both classic and highly artistic styling. These are all made in house.
 
sxl2004
Posts
2,467
Likes
6,691
A detail of the dial showing the thinner enamel around the date window.
IMG_3394.JPG
 
argonbeam
Posts
455
Likes
1,349
sxl2004 sxl2004
A detail of the dial showing the thinner enamel around the date window.
IMG_3394.JPG

They have Tonneau model with enamel dial now, SARX051. Have been trying to buy only vintage but am sorely tempted.
 
Pun
Posts
1,886
Likes
8,128
I’ve only this one... and I invite your comments.....
 
11E6552C-DE9A-4AF8-8796-A3E82BF23A74.jpeg E8B26871-3BAB-4409-89B0-16B212287D31.jpeg
sxl2004
Posts
2,467
Likes
6,691
argonbeam argonbeam
They have Tonneau model with enamel dial now, SARX051. Have been trying to buy only vintage but am sorely tempted.

Yes the Tonneau is fantastic looking. I wanted to have the original model as it fits with the companion urushi model.
I am half vintage and half modern, certain complications or materials are just not available or affordable 😡
 
Shailor
Posts
415
Likes
489
Larry S Larry S
Kari Voutilainen’s dial manufacturing factory, Comblémine makes Enamel dials for RGM. There is a great video on dial manufacture on RGM website.
Here are mine with my Longines 13.33 tossed in. I'm sure there are more Enamel dials in my future.
IMG_5122.JPG IMG_5145.JPG IMG_5382.JPG
Stunning!!!
 
UncleBuck
Posts
3,474
Likes
7,989
Pun Pun
I’ve only this one... and I invite your comments.....
Thought there were serious cracks.......nah, just those armhairs!
 
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

C

Info on 2 watches, Enamel Dial 33.3 and Tissot/Omega CH15

CB Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
gatorcpa
gatorcpa
Posts
8
Views
515
jjen

Why are enamel dials so special?

jjen High-end Watches
Vitezi
Vitezi
Posts
6
Views
3K
DirtyDozen12

Cleaning an enamel dial (Cyma) with Windex

DirtyDozen12 Watchmaking
140dave
140dave
Posts
18
Views
2K
kaplan

Serviced 1969 Omega Constellation Green Spider Enamel Dial C-Case 168.017 with Omega Bracelet

kaplan Private Watch Sales
kaplan
kaplan
Posts
2
Views
4K
Fatcat

White Enamel Dial for 50th anniversary Speedmaster Piguet 3201 Caliber

Fatcat Watch Parts and Accessories For Sale
Fatcat
Fatcat
Posts
0
Views
1K
M'Bob

Esoteric question about Omega’s modern-day enamel dials…

M'Bob Open Discussion
Larry S
Larry S
Posts
5
Views
839