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guilloche
noun
guil·loche
gi-ˈlōsh 
gē-ˈ(y)ōsh
gē-ˈ(y)ōsh
1
: an architectural ornament formed of two or more interlaced bands with openings containing round devices
2
: a pattern (as on metalwork) made by interlacing curved lines
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The writing instruments crated using traditional guilloche and lacquering techniques.
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Roberta Naas, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2021
The base of the dial forms the background for the off-center time dial and features a striking guilloche’ pattern.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
The mechanism is complemented by a gorgeous guilloche dial that adds a touch of subtle elegance.
—Cara Barrett, Town & Country, 21 Sep. 2018
As the dig worked eastward, a decorative ribbon known as a guilloche appeared.
—National Geographic, 5 July 2016
After the tour, Mr. Murphy—regarded by many as the top U.S. watchmaker—contacted the company to discuss guilloche, an age-old watchmaking decoration (also called engine turning)...
—Michael Clerizo, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2017
As the dig worked eastward, a decorative ribbon known as a guilloche appeared.
—National Geographic, 5 July 2016
NOMOS: In the watch world, tradition usually refers to the workbench practices of watchmakers: guilloche dials, Geneva stripes or beveled edges on movement bridges.
—Michael Clerizo, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2017
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Roberta Naas, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2021
The base of the dial forms the background for the off-center time dial and features a striking guilloche’ pattern.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
The mechanism is complemented by a gorgeous guilloche dial that adds a touch of subtle elegance.
—Cara Barrett, Town & Country, 21 Sep. 2018
As the dig worked eastward, a decorative ribbon known as a guilloche appeared.
—National Geographic, 5 July 2016
After the tour, Mr. Murphy—regarded by many as the top U.S. watchmaker—contacted the company to discuss guilloche, an age-old watchmaking decoration (also called engine turning)...
—Michael Clerizo, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2017
As the dig worked eastward, a decorative ribbon known as a guilloche appeared.
—National Geographic, 5 July 2016
NOMOS: In the watch world, tradition usually refers to the workbench practices of watchmakers: guilloche dials, Geneva stripes or beveled edges on movement bridges.
—Michael Clerizo, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2017
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“Guilloche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guilloche. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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