Sunflower

The dial of this watch features a yellow sunflower with green leaves. The dial is handcrafted with .999 Fine Silver using traditional cloisonné techniques. The wires which outline the cells for the enamel are hand bent from .999 silver and 24K gold wire and then attached to the dial. Each cell is filled with vitreous (grand feu) enamel from Japan and fired multiple times in the kiln at about 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. The watch was featured in the Fairfield Community Arts Showcase and won the first place award in the wearable art category. Background is a vibrant blue. The watch case is made in Stainless Steel by the Cincinnati Watch Company.  The watch features a Swiss Made Automatic Movement. Dial Artist: Jordan P. Ficklin