
Grand Feu Enamel Dials Explained: The Fired Finish Only a Handful of Watchmakers Still Do by Hand
Grand feu enamel is glass powder fused onto a dial blank in a kiln at 800 to 900 degrees Celsius, built up in layers over multiple firings. Any one of those firings can crack the dial. Here is why that risk is exactly what makes the finish worth paying for.
