Watch Dials Decoded: Enamel, Meteorite, and More Explained! | The Classroom

Did you know all meteorite dials are made from the same meteor? Or that enamel finishing requires hand painting and firing? Throughout history, watchmakers have made dials from all sorts of materials (think Rolex's mother-of-pearl dials or even Hublot's denim jean dial). But how exactly do you make these dials and how do they work with the rest of the watch?

Mike Michaels (everyone's favorite master watchmaker) is in the hot seat on today's episode of The Classroom. He walks us through a variety of dial types and the processes that make them possible.

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0:00 - Introduction: Common Questions About Watch Dials
0:18 - Basics of Dial Making: Materials and Process
1:41 - Transparent Dials: Sapphire and Skeleton Dials
2:28 - Guilloché and Tapestry Dials: Techniques and Machines
3:35 - Porcelain Dials: Unique Characteristics and Fragility
4:13 - Mother-of-Pearl Dials: Beauty and Challenges
4:46 - Meteorite Dials: Origins and Aesthetic Appeal
6:20 - Sector Dials and Their History
6:38 - Applied Dials: Leather, Fabric, and Exotic Materials
6:51 - Wood Burl and Stone Dials: Unique Textures
7:40 - Shipwrecked Coins: Crafting Dials from Historical Artifacts
8:34 - Enamel Dials: Layered Artistry and Depth
9:14 - Vintage Dials: Preservation and Market Trends
10:18 - Summary: Dial Manufacturing and Future Aging