WristWatch Magazine #19 | Page 82

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. 82 Wristwatch | 2016