THE FACE OF A WATCH, the dial, is not just for telling time. It’s meant to be appreciated and enjoyed, says David Riboli, head of Rolex’s watch prototype department. Read more at The Business Times.

The trend began in earnest last year in the luxury space, with Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Girard-Perregaux all launching new references featuring the types of exotic stone dials that were popular ...

The trend began in earnest last year in the luxury space, with Rolex, Audemars Piguet ... with watches like the $55,000+ stone-dial Mirage from newcomer Berneron drawing significant buzz.

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