@watchdesignco: Black Polishing: The physics of how steel can look like a shadow. ⌚️🌑 It’s not a color, it’s a trick of pure geometry. Breaking down the "Poli Noir" technique and why it only works on perfectly flat surfaces. Plus, a look at how the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic uses this finish to create a "disappearing" dial. 🔴 SUNDAY LIVE: Sitting down with a @genevabluewatchguy (former AP watchmaker+) this Sunday at 11am EST to talk watch finishing and more. Event in my bio. #watchtok #WatchCollection #watchcollector #independentwatchmaking #watchmaker

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remodel_it
Remodel_It :
Grand Seiko uses Zaratsu, how do you compare that to poli noir?
2026-04-15 05:37:09
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oneofakind6198
oneofakind619 :
This orient Helios uses the poli noir technique for the hands and indexes
2026-04-01 19:39:58
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xzulu117x
xzulu117x :
The fact that a machine can’t achieve this is beautiful. It isn’t about the pressure, it’s about feeling the unevenness in real time and making split second micro-adjustments to get this to shine in that way. Truly a piece of art
2026-03-26 19:51:43
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billythekid00770
Billy the Kid :
Really do have good info but man you scream pretentious
2026-04-14 23:09:50
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donkeydials
DonkeyDials :
poly noir.... just sounds amazing.... something new learned again and highly appreciated
2026-03-26 19:45:31
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rusty.pipes
Atlas_Moonwater :
This is not the place I planned on finding my aunt Janet’s missing slacks.
2026-03-26 22:55:43
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u2635279561
2635279561 :
Why can’t a machine achieve this, particularly based on the large number of hours of repetitive work they have to put in.
2026-03-29 07:24:22
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genevabluewatchguy
reluctantrob :
Nice vid. You not gonna believe it but I know that young guy in the vid, was in the same workshop for a while 😂
2026-03-27 01:54:56
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futurecorpse666_
🌀LATERALUS🌀 :
Scrolled too far now I’m on watchmakingtok
2026-04-29 04:09:47
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garyschubert
garyschubert :
Watch scientist
2026-03-26 23:10:58
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trentchurch3
Trent The Bearded Watchman :
absolutely fascinating 👏
2026-03-30 00:36:19
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fairbornone
Fairborn Guy :
how could that be applied to make a kaleidoscope? would be neat.
2026-05-01 02:00:08
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jasonewagner
jasonewagner :
Digging your mismatch patterns.
2026-03-27 06:16:35
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gravfather
Ryan :
Loved your explanation of this
2026-04-22 01:14:53
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kbestrada
KBEstrada :
my guy's a poet lol
2026-03-28 14:11:57
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bendirson
Benjamin Anderson :
That is incredible. I didn't know anything about this. Thank you
2026-03-27 04:19:04
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nathanaelkadron
Nathanael :
It’s so fascinating!
2026-03-26 19:24:38
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watch.luca
Watch Luca :
So so cool. Also that octo finissimo is just a work of art
2026-03-26 20:02:49
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browningunz
Diles' Dials ⌚ :
your content is awesome keep it up
2026-03-27 15:26:33
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zerodrip_
zerodrip_ :
Class is in session. Another banger💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 thank you for the great video!
2026-03-28 02:02:42
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decorateddoor
Decorateddoor :
Wow. Great video
2026-03-27 13:48:29
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wilsonak86
CaptainMandy :
I had absolutely no idea about this technique. Thank you so much for this explanation bc this is now one of my favorite things. Incredible process
2026-03-26 23:30:45
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onvelvetstime
onvelvetstime :
Once again I learned something new. Thanks for these.
2026-03-26 23:27:49
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pancakesdad22
Pancake’s Dad :
Another great video! Thanks for making watch content that goes beyond just watches, but the engineering behind it.
2026-03-27 00:07:03
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tschetzhistory
TschetzHistory :
I love how perfect, and yet how human this process is.
2026-04-03 04:34:54
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