What is knurling" Parmigiani Fleurier Explains
Outside of fine watchmaking, knurling is quite common. Knurling is a manufacturing process, typically conducted on a lathe, whereby a pattern of straight, angled or crossed lines is cut or rolled into the material. You know it when you see it!
When it comes to watchmaking, however, knurling is a rare art. Enter Parmigiani Fleurier who would like to shed more light on this artisanal craft. And rightly so, as one of Parmigiani’s signature details is the iconic knurled bezel of its Toric Collection.
This decorative feature was first seen on Michel Parmigiani?s original creation for the brand? a watch he imbued with a classic, timeless design, modelled on the bases of the ancient Greek columns that inspired his first concept. Whether single or double, the concentric relief pattern of knurling enhances the piece by drawing the eye towards the heart of the timepiece.
Since the brand?s creation in 1996, Michel Parmigiani has worked with the same artisan who applies the knurling to every single Toric watch by hand. Through his creations, the brand helps to keep this precious skill alive. At least as far as watchmaking is concerned, knurling is a delicate craft, so difficult to master and practiced so rarely that it has become truly exclusive.
The art consists of manipulating the bezel?s circumference with a wheel that leaves the imprint of its notches in the metal. The pattern therefore appears where the material is compressed in the mount, rather than simply being t...
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