ENGRAVER

The engraver is the craftsman specialized in Engraving, that is, the incision or relief decoration of material using burins and scorpers. In watchmaking, they work both on the components of the Movement, such as bridges, oscillating weights or cocks, and on the External parts (case, dial, hands): cases, casebacks, bezels or clasps. Their work falls within the art crafts and encompasses several techniques, from intaglio engraving to Champlevé, as well as ornamental engraving, coats of arms and figurative motifs. The engraver can also prepare the recesses intended for enamelling or for Setting (stone/jewel setting). This expertise requires perfect mastery of the gesture, great visual acuity and an intimate knowledge of Materials, each Metal reacting differently to the tool. In an era of laser and CNC-assisted engraving, hand engraving remains a mark of personalization and high artistic value, highly sought after in prestige watchmaking.

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