N a u t i c a l In s p i r e d
Vineyard Time
Original Island Art
www.vineyardtime.com
You know you’re on to something when a brand as renowned as the
venerable Piaget decides to emulate (copy?) not only your technique,
but even the actual era inspired art of one of your original dials. So if
imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Vineyard Time should bask in
the adulation.
To be clear, no whales, walrus, or any other animal are harmed or
suffer as Vineyard Time uses only recovered and re-tasked antique
Ivory, or, if you prefer, an Eco-Ivory composite option that imitates
the look and grain of the real deal. In fact, Vineyard Time has been
crafting and selling nautically inspired wristwatches and accessories
(check out their cufflinks) on Martha’s Vineyard for almost a decade
in an eco-friendly and custodial manner. In the latest rendition,
VT’s master scrimshanders have added a new dimension by gently
inking the stippled scrimshaw with subtle shades of color that create
an amazing effect on these one-of-a-kind dials. Variations of the
maritime dials are available in an automatic mechanical (Miyota)
powered mechanical 44 mm case, or a smaller 36mm Swiss quartz
version. Both are available in polished steel, or a heavy 50 micron
gold plate edition with prices ranging from $1,500-$3,500, Not a bad
price when you realize that each dial takes more than 50 hours to
create - and to emphasize the point, Piaget is asking no less than
$55,000 for their own copy of this original.
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Wristwatch | 2016