Irina Volkova

Design & Aesthetics Editor

Irina writes on case design, dial aesthetics and the visual language of watches. Industrial design PhD, she connects Bauhaus to the Royal Oak.

Articles by Irina Volkova (2)

Sector Dial Architecture: 1930s Design Language Revival

Analyzing the mathematical rigor of authentic 1930s sector dials—how golden ratio applications and concentric proportions in vintage Patek, Longines, and Universal Genève differ from modern interpretations.

April 26, 2026

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Patek Philippe Clous de Paris: Why the Bezel Pattern Disappeared

The guilloche bezel pattern defined vintage Calatravas, then vanished. We trace manufacturing economics, aesthetic philosophy shifts, and auction premiums.

April 22, 2026