Description
Master engraver Ron Elkins brings founder Armand Billard's original fire horse drawing to life on the dial of this extraordinary limited piece. Where watchmaking meets wearable art.
Design
Hand-engraved horse motif on the dial by Ron Elkins, red leather strap complementing the fire theme, stainless steel case with sapphire crystal.
Specs
- Movement: La Joux-Perret automatic (68hr power reserve)
- Case: 39.5mm
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Dial: Laser-engraved by Ron Elkins with hand-applied Chinese ink by Armand Billard
- Price: ~$4,000
- Complications: Date
What's Exciting
Each dial is individually hand-engraved — no two are exactly alike. This is the intersection of haute horlogerie and artisanal craftsmanship, and it's extraordinary.
Sources
All brand names, logos, and product images are trademarks of Sartory Billard. Used for editorial commentary and review purposes under fair use. Specs verified against official brand sources and trusted publications as of April 2026.
History
Sartory Billard is a French independent brand founded by watchmaker Armand Billard, dedicated to exceptional dial artistry and traditional hand-finishing rooted in French horological tradition. The brand produces small-batch watches where the dial is the hero — employing hand-engraving, enamel work, and lacquer finishing that rival houses charging many times more. The Fire Horse engraved dial exemplifies this artistic ambition, transforming the dial into a miniature canvas for figurative engraving requiring dozens of hours of skilled handwork.
