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Making of: Maki-e Dials for the Vacheron Constanin Métiers d’Art Collection
蒔絵 – The Making of a “Sprinkled Picture” In this new special in our “Making of” series, we look at the hands of a very special artisan. Like a highly skilled watchmaker, the maki-e artisan is able to...
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We are back with another special in our “Making of” series, this time with a a nice video production by Omega – see how the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal is made! Also, be sure to see my...
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Making of: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tapisserie Dial (Video)
In this “Making of” (our first in a special series) we take a look at how one of the world’s most famous and recognizable watch dials is made. Making of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tapisserie Dial...
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Enamel Explained: The Art of Cloisonné, Grand Feu, Champlevé, Paillonné,...
In our most ambitious “Making of” special yet, we go in-depth on enamel techniques. You see the terms referred to regularly here at Perpétuelle: “grand feu”, “champlevé”, and “cloisonné”. And...
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Making of: The OMEGA Speedmaster “Dark Side of the Moon”
Photo Essay… The latest in our ongoing “Making of” series, we delve into the making of a ceramic watch. At Baselworld 2013, OMEGA introduced the first ceramic OMEGA Speedmaster. And by ceramic I...
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Making of: Tudor Fabric Straps (Video and Pictorial)
In this special “Making of”, we take a look at the colorful, patterned fabric watch straps made by Tudor. Woven in Eastern France using the traditional “Jacquard” process (first demonstrated in...
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Breguet: Assembly of a Tourbillon (Video)
A nice look at one of the most revered complications in all of watchmaking, the tourbillon. Since 2003 Breguet has had four major expansions of its Vallee de Joux workshops. In its newest wing,...
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How to Spot a Fake Rolex Submariner 116610LN (video)
Here is an excellent video about identifying a fake Rolex Submariner 116610LN. The video, produced by Watchfinder & Co., does an excellent job walking us through a side-by-side comparison of the...
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What is knurling? Parmigiani Fleurier Explains
Outside of fine watchmaking, knurling is quite common. Knurling is a manufacturing process, typically conducted on a lathe, whereby a pattern of straight, angled or crossed lines is cut or rolled...
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