Video: The Intricacies of Engraving

At the upper echelon of luxury watchmaking, a timepiece can be uniquely engraved – from the inner movement parts, to the dial and even the caseback. But does one ever think about the delicate and precise workmanship that goes into this hand craftsmanship? One slip can ruin a timepiece. Often an engraver works with dozens of tools, for hundreds of hours cutting into metal to achieve a unique look and amazing personality. Here, we bring you a behind-the-scenes video, thanks to www.AWJOnlineTV.com, and www.hautehorlogerie.org, to witness the delicate work of engraving.