The new Peacock Plumage Gaze Hand-Made Guilloché Watch – Year of the Horse Special Edition reinterprets an icon of strength, success, and forward momentum. Part of the renewed Plumage Gaze collection, this three-hand timepiece draws inspiration from the legendary Tang Dynasty Sanhua Horse, translating its vitality into a contemporary horological language.
The dial is meticulously engraved by hand, freezing the moment of a galloping steed in rhythmic guilloché patterns. Crafted in integrated 904L aerospace-grade steel, the case and bracelet combine brushed, polished, and matte finishes to sculpt refined light across bold lines.
The creation of a Guilloché dial is a true testament to artistry and precision. On a delicate 30.4mm disc, artisans execute over 3,000 flawlessly aligned cuts, each with uniform depth and direction, achieving precision within 0.1mm. Even the smallest error or momentary lapse in concentration necessitates starting anew, underscoring the immense skill and patience required for this craft. This is why Guilloché graces only the most exceptional timepieces.
The dial draws inspiration from one of nature’s most breathtaking moments—the peacock in full display. Translating this fleeting spectacle into permanence, Peacock artisans sculpt a dynamic, three-line diamond guilloché pattern derived from “plume feathers.”
At the refined 6.6° golden vertical angle, the pattern rotates, overlaps, and unfolds, creating a vivid interplay of motion and stillness. As light shifts, the dial seems to breathe—textures appear and fade, depth emerges and recedes.
This living surface is not printed or stamped, but carved—each line reflecting the harmony between natural beauty and high watchmaking. The result is a dial that changes with every glance, echoing the elegance and rhythm of its inspiration.
The 6.6° cutting angle represents a new pinnacle in hand-made guilloché. Compared to common 4° or 5° designs, this wider angle creates larger diamond patterns—demanding deeper cuts and exponentially higher precision.
Every intersection becomes unforgiving: even microscopic misalignment is immediately visible. Any deviation at a crossing point renders the dial unusable. Achieving symmetry under such conditions requires unwavering focus, absolute hand stability, and flawless repetition.
Deeper engraving also means each line must be cut multiple times at the same position, dramatically increasing difficulty and risk. This is not efficiency—it is a deliberate challenge to traditional craftsmanship, where perfection is the only acceptable outcome.
On a dial measuring just 28.8 mm, the engraver executes over 3,000 individual cuts using custom hand tools, maintaining force accuracy within 0.1 mm. Excess metal is removed layer by layer, transforming flat steel into a sculptural surface alive with light and depth.
The process takes many uninterrupted hours. Throughout, the craftsman maintains absolute concentration—any inconsistency in depth or angle results in immediate rejection. No correction is allowed.
This uncompromising discipline ensures every dial is truly one of a kind. More than a timekeeper, it becomes a wearable artwork—an enduring testament to humanity’s pursuit of ultimate craftsmanship.
Sculpted Case Architecture in 904L Steel
The Signature “Peacock Eye”
504 Facets of Precision Engineering
Caliber Model: PAX6912
Caliber Type: Auto-winding
Frequency: 28800 Vibrations/Hour
Power Reserve: 38 Hours
Glass: Anti-reflective Sapphire Crystal
Case: 904L Stainless Steel
Caseback: Solid
Bracelet: 904L Stainless Steel
Diameter: 38.5mm
Thickness: 9.4mm
Water Resistance: 10 ATM