Benzinger ONE, Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.: first parts finished by hand

Atelier · · by Christian Bissener


Guilloché and engraved bridges, one with a red jewel, laid out on a white tray

Since the first fitting and the design, work has moved on to the finishing of the bridges and the balance cock.

On the first photograph, the original engraving of the crown wheel bridge (on the right) has been left intact, and the rest is finished with a sun guilloché by hand. The balance cock on the left is completely engraved by hand.

On the second, the barrel (right) is finished with a hand-made sun guilloché, as are the second wheel bridge and the pallet bridge.

Silver bridge pieces with a red jewel and a polished grey surface on a white background
Barrel, second wheel bridge and pallet bridge with hand-made sun guilloché

The third shows the “naked” movement from the first fitting, to give an idea of where each finished part belongs. The sketch in the background represents the design of the dial.

Movement in a steel case with gold barrel bridge and jewels, set over a printed drawing
The movement at the first fitting, over the dial design

Next: the main plate. The project is shown with the permission of the client.