"Truly the face of the watch, the dial is the expression of its innermost nature, displays its functions, and gives the watch its unique identity. In this sense, the beauty of a Fine Watch dial is the most visible expression of the movement that brings it to life", according to the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie.

This is exactly the message conveyed to watch devotees by Jaquet Droz at the Geneva ESPACE CONNAISSEUR.

Trays were passed around featuring all the stages in the creation of a dial - from the raw material to the finished watch - and naturally raised many technical and aesthetic questions.

Watch lovers were taken on a journey through a world of colours, textures and materials, each more precious than the last.