Time Dragon

For The Dague, we aimed to design a dial that was at once modern, classic, and innovative - a design that could withstand the test of time and shifting trends.

So we envisioned a two-part modular dial design, offering a canvas for an array of intriguing variations to manufacture a timepiece that harmoniously marries artistic flair with mechanical precision.

For our cloisonné dial, a solid gold plate hosts the enamelled component. The Cloisonné has been meticulously crafted by Mme Vanessa Lecci, an experienced professional, based on our design.

In her atelier in Peseux, we discussed the details of our Time Dragon inviting her to leverage her interpretation, sensitivity and experience. She decided to use gold threads of different thicknesses, from 0.06 mm and 0.08 mm, the thickest to emphasise some elements of the design, such as the head and the snout.

Vanessa/Mme Lecci suggested using some of her century-old glazes which are now unobtainable, such as the red used on the body of the dragon which is a rare and now no longer available Rouge Royal by Schauer.

This is the kind of watchmaking we love and pursue.

This Dague transcends timekeeping; it becomes a treasured possession that tells a story. Each piece is a one-only, ensuring uniqueness and conveying a sense of individuality, a mark of appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship.

The result is amazing, so that - given it was a creative collaboration - we asked Vanessa to sign her work. Her signature, hand-engraved on the edge of the enamelled plate, honors us.