A Frozen Moment, Shaped in Time
Winter 2026 is not a seasonal colourway. It is a landscape. A dial conceived as a surface, not a graphic. A watch designed as an experience of cold, depth, and silence. Built on the SB04-E platform, Winter 2026 showcases an extremely complex dial that captures the stillness of a frozen lake, the tension beneath the ice, and the fragile geometry of snowflakes suspended in time.
The Dial – An Exploration of Ice, Depth and Structure
Designed by Mr. Armand Billard, Founder of Sartory Billard, the Winter 2026 dial is the result of a long experimental process combining digital construction and traditional dial-making techniques. At its core lies a custom graphic model built from individual snowflake structures. This digital relief was not decorative: it was engineered to become a physical surface.
The dial is first embossed using a bespoke 3D-constructed mould, transferring the snowflake geometry directly into the metal. This relief becomes the foundation for the entire visual depth of the watch. On this sculpted surface, a 3D painting process is applied, followed by a smoked gradient that fades from ice-blue at the outer contours to a soft-white centre, evoking light diffusing through crystalline water. A thick layer of lacquer is then applied, creating a visual effect reminiscent of a frozen lake: smooth on the surface, yet revealing depth and texture beneath. Light does not simply reflect — it sinks, diffuses, and returns.
Finally, the Roman numerals are applied by tampography using Super-LumiNova® BGW9, ensuring legibility in low light conditions while preserving the dial’s calm, monochrome palette.
Hands and Readability
The SB04-E handset has been carefully selected for Winter 2026 to maintain clarity without disturbing the dial’s visual balance. Diamond-cut hands, filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova®, float above the frozen surface, catching light sharply against the soft diffusion of the dial below. Legibility remains immediate — even as the dial invites contemplation.
The Architecture of the SB04-E Winter 2026 Case
Winter 2026 is housed in the SB04-E case, a design known for its tension between classical proportions and contemporary execution. Measuring 39.5 mm in diameter, the case features mirror-polished surfaces contrasted with precise geometry. Acting as a frame, the polished case amplifies the dial’s luminosity and reinforces the illusion of depth. Water resistance is rated at 100 metres, ensuring that Winter 2026 is as functional as it is poetic.
The Movement of the Watch
The watch is powered by a Swiss mechanical movement, regulated and assembled to Sartory Billard standards. Reliable, proven, and discreet, the movement serves the design rather than competing with it — allowing the dial to remain the true focal point of the watch.
Strap: White Rubber or Cold Steel, Two Versions of Winter
Winter 2026 is paired with either a white rubber strap or a steel metal bracelet chosen not for contrast, but for continuity. Rubber’s matte, soft finish echoes snow and ice, extending the watch’s visual language beyond the case. The steel bracelet presents a design altering brushed and polished links. Comfortable, resistant, and contemporary, the two options reinforce the watch’s seasonal identity without sacrificing versatility.
Discover Sartory Billard timepieces at SHH boutiques, in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or at the Sincere Fine Watches boutique in Takashimaya S.C. and Suntec City, Singapore.