The New Selten Grand Feu Enamel Series
Proof that the dial really is everything
There are watches you glance at, and then there are watches that make you stop whatever you are doing and stare. Selten’s Grand Feu Enamel Series firmly sits in the second category. This is a collection built around craftsmanship, colour, and the kind of dial work that reminds you why mechanical watches still matter in a world of glowing screens.
The Dial Takes Centre Stage
Let’s start where Selten clearly wants your attention. The dial. Each Grand Feu enamel dial begins life as a silver base that is carefully engraved by hand with hundreds of fine grooves, either in a radiating flare pattern or a hypnotic spiral. Enamel is then applied in layers and fired repeatedly at extremely high temperatures until it achieves that unmistakable glass like depth that only true Grand Feu enamel can deliver.
The result is rich, glossy, and alive with movement. Light plays across the surface, revealing subtle changes in tone throughout the day. It is not loud, but it is endlessly engaging, the kind of dial you keep checking even when you already know the time.
Five Colours, Five Personalities
Selten offers the Grand Feu Enamel Series in five distinct colours, each with its own character.
Prism Violet brings bold confidence with a deep purple hue that feels expressive without being over the top.
Sunbird Blue is calmer and more traditional, offering a rich blue that feels timeless on the wrist.
Rustique leans into warmer red brown tones, giving the enamel a slightly earthy and vintage inspired feel.
Golden Fall delivers warmth and elegance, catching the light with soft golden reflections.
Moonstone rounds things off with a cooler grey blue shade that feels understated and quietly sophisticated.
Each colour transforms the same watch into something subtly different, making this a collection where choice really matters.
A Case That Knows Its Role
The 316L stainless steel case measures 39 mm in diameter, with a lug to lug length of 45.5 mm and a slim 10.9 mm thickness. These are classic proportions done right, ensuring the watch wears comfortably on a wide range of wrists without feeling either dainty or oversized.
Finishing is clean and well judged, allowing the dial to remain the hero. A domed sapphire crystal with seven layers of inner anti reflective coating protects the enamel while keeping reflections to a minimum. Water resistance is rated to 50 metres, perfectly suitable for everyday wear.
Swiss Heart, Honest Mechanics
Inside beats the Swiss Soprod M100 automatic movement. It is adjusted in five positions and rated to an accuracy of plus or minus six seconds per day, offering dependable performance to match the visual appeal. The exhibition caseback reveals the movement and carries an individual serial number, a nice touch that reinforces the sense of ownership.
Comfort on the Wrist
Selten pairs the watch with a handcrafted Saffiano leather strap in camel by HasNoBounds. It complements the case and dial beautifully and adds a premium feel straight out of the box, with a 20 mm lug width making strap changes easy for those who like to mix things up.
Specifications
Movement: Swiss Soprod M100 automatic, adjusted to five positions, plus or minus six seconds per day
Case: 316L stainless steel
Crystal: Domed sapphire with seven layer inner anti reflective coating
Case diameter: 39 mm
Lug to lug: 45.5 mm
Thickness: 10.9 mm
Lug width: 20 mm
Water resistance: 50 metres
Case back: Exhibition case back with serial number
Strap: Handcrafted leather by HasNoBounds
Price
The Selten Grand Feu Enamel Series is priced at £1,926.
The Verdict
True Grand Feu enamel dials are still a rarity at this price point, and Selten has leaned fully into the craft rather than treating it as a novelty. With five beautifully executed colours, balanced proportions, and a solid Swiss movement, this collection offers serious dial drama without losing everyday wearability. If you believe the dial is the soul of a watch, Selten has given you five very good reasons to pay attention.
