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How to Identify Hand-Finished Watches: Five Signs of Genuine Craftsmanship

In watchmaking, perfection can be faked—but imperfection reveals the truth

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Sergio Galanti
Oct 04, 2025
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The watch industry has mastered the art of saying nothing with great conviction. “Hand-finished.” “Artisanal.” “Traditional.” Phrases deployed like tracer fire, meant to dazzle the inattentive before…

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