Help regarding florentine pattern

Rasputin · Jan 23, 2018

I believe this type of finish is also called “bark” but I’ve predominantly seen them on Day-Dates usually applied to the case front and bezel. However I haven’t seen it continue along the sides such as in the attached example. Seller states this was a factory pattern. Any thoughts as to whether this was true?

omegastar · Jan 23, 2018

I think the Florentine pattern was introduced in honour of Benvenuto Cellini around 1967 in the Rolex aesthetics.
It looks bizarre...

Rasputin · Jan 23, 2018

Interesting. Were these finishes customized to customer’s desire (ie did the customer dictate what part of the case he wanted finished in florentine)? Like I said I haven’t seen any watches with this finish on the side of the case.

omegastar · Jan 23, 2018

Here are some pics of a Benvenuto Cellini Rolex pendant watch with Florentine finish and polished sides.
Hope it helps.
Mounir

micampe · Jan 23, 2018

It’s usually called Morellis finish.

Foo2rama · Jan 23, 2018

Bark is different. Deeper more random looking and not applied to the case. Bark can be on center links and the bezel. I think I’ve seen a full bark bracelet though.

Help regarding florentine pattern

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