Exceptional
Artistry
At 1776 Atelier, master artisans hand craft exquisite timepieces using time-honored high-horological watchmaking techniques. Exquisitely crafted with an unparalleled level of refinement, our timepieces embody the pinnacle of artisanal finishing, offering unmatched value for the discerning collector.
Our Dedication to Craftsmanship
Our skilled artisans meticulously oversee every stage of the watchmaking process, ensuring that each component adheres to our rigorous standards of quality and precision. From the initial design sketches, to machining, jeweling, bridge decoration, and final assembly, we infuse our timepieces with a harmonious blend of classic elegance and contemporary flair.
We take pride in our complex dials which feature exquisite guilloch├® patterns and raised indices that enhance both aesthetic appeal and legibility. Some collections feature hand skeletonization — a technique rarely employed in modern watchmaking.
From Design to Masterpiece
Certain collections showcase hand-crafted watch hands or full hand-engraved movements paired with classic finishing techniques such as hand-applied anglage, pearlage, black polishing, thermal bluing, and snailing, circle and sunburst graining. These details elevate the visual experience through depth, texture, and light.
Hand engraving is offered at prices unmatched anywhere globally. For personalized timepieces, bespoke watch creation is available through collaboration with our artisans.
The Art of Fine Finishing
Anglage
Hand-applied beveling creates polished, chamfered edges along movement bridges and plates. Using gentian polishing wood, our artisans create refined edges that catch light beautifully, providing visual contrast against matte surfaces.
Perlage
A traditional technique creating tiny, overlapping circles on movement surfaces. The beauty of perlage lies in its ability to transform a movement into a captivating display of texture and light, highlighting intricate engineering.
Hand Engraving
Skilled artisans meticulously hand-engrave each component using traditional tools. Each stroke is cut directly into the metal by hand, from intricate scrollwork on a three-quarter plate to delicate balance cock decoration.
Solarization
Also known as snailing, this decorative grinding technique creates elegant spiraling patterns on crown wheels, ratchet wheels, and barrel covers. Performed in-house using heritage machinery from Glashütte, Germany.
Laser Engraving
Precision laser technology enables highly detailed designs with remarkable accuracy. Used for tiny logos on movement parts, limited edition numbering, and unique three-dimensional textures on dials and components.
Thermal Bluing
Controlled heating creates a distinctive blue tint on steel parts through a protective oxide layer. The color ranges from light blue to deep navy, applied to screws, levers, and hands for beauty and corrosion protection.
Discover Our Timepieces
Each watch we produce is crafted with the same care we would give to a piece made for ourselves or someone we love. Explore our collection to find the timepiece that speaks to you.
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