What do you know about the Guilloche watch dial

As we all know, the Guilloche Watch Dial is very special part in watchmaker. these incredible marvous patterns were done by a Rose Engline in the late 1770s. Breguet is the first one to make it on Watch Dial. pls see below real Hand-engraved Guilloche pattern.

The guilloche is a decorative technique that involves engraving intricate patterns onto a metal surface. The technique has been used in various industries, started from Jewellery, then developed to watchmaking. The history of guilloche Watch Dials can be traced back to the late 18th century, when watchmakers began using the technique to decorate their timepieces. Such as Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe.

In the early days of guilloche watch dials, the patterns were typically simple and geometric, consisting of straight lines and circles. However, as the technique became more popular, watchmakers began to experiment with more complex patterns and designs.

By the mid-19th century, guilloche watch dials had become a popular trend in the watchmaking industry. Watchmakers began using the technique to create dials with intricate floral and scrollwork patterns, as well as more abstract designs.

During the Art Nouveau period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, guilloche watch dials were often decorated with flowing, organic patterns and motifs inspired by nature. This style continued to be popular through the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s.

Yes, everyone knows how beauty of these dials by these nice patterns, but you have to know it is done by hand controlled the crank to use pressure to curve or engrave the patterns. it costs time. normally it takes 4-12 hours to make one dial depends on the patterns, some maybe take more time to make it. it is Art Timepiece and impossible to make in bulk. these luxury watches are limtied edition by 100pcs or 300pcs max.

Today, guilloche watch dials continue to be a popular choice for Luxury Watch brands. The technique is often used to create dials with intricate patterns and textures, adding depth and dimension to the watch's design.

Except these giants in luxury watch have the own Rose Engines for its dials, only few new watchmakers use this traditional rose Engine to produce the dials as Art. like RGM. They are really Master to make these outstanding dials.

Nowadays with the development of industrial technology, More and More machines come out to replace the hand-machine. the high-tier watch dial use the CNC to create the patterns by software then follow the control track to make the dials. it is much quicker to produce one dial than hand-engraved dials. this is a good advantage from new Era.

There is much smarter and faster way to produce some pattern too. to make a Mold for the pattern, then use the punching machine to make this dial one by one. of course, this way can't make sure to produce all these guilloche patterns. some still need CNC to further process. but in some mid-class watches, it is more economic and effective way to make the dials for affordable price in market.