Horlyne’s team composed of highly skilled watch decorators and finishers have mastered all the decoration techniques that are the signature of high-end Swiss watches.
The Côtes de Genève is a decorative motif, popularly used on watch components. It is visually appealing and can be used to add a touch of texture and sophistication. This pattern is created using a series of vertical lines or horizontal lines of varying widths. The Côte de Genève is also available in a circular version, in which case the tool is rotatable.
Beading of decoration which consists in creating circles with very close concentric lines which will encroach on each other.
Straight satin finishing consists in making a series of extremely fine, uniform and impeccably parallel stripes on a surface. The visual effect obtained is the satin aspect, which reflects the light differently depending on the angles.
The circular satin finish is obtained by creating concentric lines in relation to a given diameter, inside or outside. This effect can be achieved with the Emeri cloth (soft cloth coated with abrasive).
Beveling is a particularly meticulous finish that greatly contributes to the beauty of the movement. it highlights the edges of the timepieces and creates a play of reflecting light. Handmade, it exalts the authenticity of the art of watchmaking.
This finish consists of removing the edges between the surface and the flanks and forming a chamfer (or bevel) that will finally be polished.
The chamfer angle is usually 45 degrees.
Beveling allows the elimination of burrs remaining on the edges after machining which, in addition to their unsightly character, could harm the proper functioning of the mechanical movement. In addition, polishing, if it is essentially aesthetic, limits corrosion.
Soleillage is a type of decoration made of radial lines, going from the center of the surface to the edges.
We speak of colimaçonnage when the lines are no longer straight but curved.
These two decorations bring light and dynamism to the part.
Sandblasting and Microblasting are decorative patterns used on watch components to add texture and visual interest. This pattern is created by using a specialized machine to smooth the surface with a high pressure stream of tiny particles. This process creates a unique and eye-catching pattern that adds a touch of sophistication to the room.
Texturing is a decorative pattern used on watch components to add texture and visual interest. This pattern is created by using a specialized machine to engrave the surface. This process creates a unique, uniformly matted pattern that adds texture to the piece.
The polishers are responsible for giving a perfect aesthetic to the piece, mirror polish is the technique that helps them shine. Blocked polish, which complements mirror polish, can only be performed on a flat surface. The work is carried out by polishing machines, even if some pieces of high-end watchmaking still require hand polishing.
