
Guilloché
Here the guilloché pattern is applied to the dial in the manufacture, then filled with layer upon layer of translucent colored lacquer. Once the lacquer has dried, it is polished so that the pattern of the guilloché can be revealed and catch the light as the timepiece moves.
Guilloché is an ornamental technique that has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it was first used in the watchmaking industry in the 18th century. BOVET has used guilloché to great effect throughout its long history, and it is a welcome addition to the 19Thirty Collection, with its deep colors and mesmerizing pattern.