Enamel in general and Cloisonné enamel in particular have a long history, reflecting the development of technology and culture.

It is undeniable that enamel is applied in many areas of life such as: Jewelry, worship items, feng shui items, interior products… But for watch dials, it is a pinnacle.

First of all, it is about technique and complexity. Unlike other popular products, Cloisonné threads are often crafted from very thin silver or gold to create super small details, high-quality mineral enamel instead of lead-based enamel on conventional decorative products. The enamel here is painted in many layers and fired many times at high temperatures, the craftsmanship of the artisan is a must. Besides, there is the artistic element, the minimalist but sophisticated layouts, harmonious colors and often symbolic motifs.

Watches with Cloisonné enamel dials and Swiss movements are always in the high-end segment or limited editions, usually priced from several thousand to hundreds of thousands of USD.

The MarkLE watch collection has an enamel dial with Dong Ho painting motifs.

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