CultureAugust 25, 2026
guilloch
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Definition
A precise, decorative technique where intricate geometric patterns are engraved into a metal surface, typically using a specialized mechanical lathe.
Etymology
Derived from the French name 'Guillot,' the inventor of the engine lathe machine used to create these patterns, which arrived in English in the 19th century to describe this specific form of ornamental metalwork.
In the news
In this article, the term describes the detailed, wave-like texture carved into the watch's BlueGold dial, which mimics the movement of ocean swells.
A World in Platinum: The Andersen Genève Communication 45 and the Art of the Worldtimer
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