Enamel Wells

From Celeste Watch Co

The Quartz Enamel Well Kit The Quartz Enamel Well Kit includes two fine silver enamel wells and an optional inspection and sanding jig. Each well is precisely formed to fit one of our quartz watch cases. Think of it as the canvas for your enamel artwork. The recessed "well" contains your design while providing the exact dimensions required for watchmaking. Although the wells were originally developed for cloisonné, they also provide an excellent foundation for painted enamel, translucent enamels, Mason stains, and other vitreous enamel techniques. The well simply establishes the size and fit of the dial. How you develop the surface and decorate it is entirely your own artistic decision. Two wells are included so you can experiment, refine your technique, or complete multiple finished dials. Automatic Enamel Wells Our automatic watch wells are available individually for artists creating larger, more elaborate enamel dials. These fine silver wells feature a lightly textured surface that enhances translucent enamels by creating greater depth and visual interest beneath the finished artwork. Unlike the quartz kit, automatic wells do not currently have a companion inspection jig, so artists should carefully verify thickness and diameter throughout the enameling process. Optional Inspection & Sanding Jig (32mm and 36mm Quartz) The optional jig removes much of the guesswork from fitting an enamel dial. If your finished dial fits the jig, it will fit the watch case. It allows you to verify: overall diameter finished thickness center hole size counter enamel thickness optional time marker placement The jig quickly shows whether additional sanding or firing is needed before your artwork is assembled into a watch. An automatic version is currently in development. Turning Your Artwork Into a Watch Once your enamel dial is complete, simply send it to us. We'll carefully inspect it, make any necessary technical adjustments, mount it onto its brass support plate, assemble the Swiss movement, install the hands, case the watch, pressure test it, and perform a full quality inspection before returning your finished timepiece. Most completed watches are returned within 2–3 weeks and include the same two-year warranty as every Celeste Watch. Why Precision Matters Every watch is engineered as a complete system. The movement, dial, hands, and case are all manufactured to precise tolerances and are designed to work together. Because of this, even small differences in diameter or thickness can affect the assembly of the watch. The Enamel Well System removes much of that uncertainty, allowing artists to concentrate on creating exceptional enamel while we handle the watchmaking. Specifications Fine silver wells Maximum finished dial thickness: 2.0 mm Available for 32mm, 36mm, 38mm quartz , and 38mm automatic Textured and smooth wells available Swiss Ronda quartz or Swiss automatic movements 316L stainless steel cases Scratch-resistant sapphire crystals Water resistance: 30 meters Choice of hands Metal or vegetable-tanned leather straps Protective travel case included Two-year warranty