Fratello ends the confusion once and for all There’s nothing like a bit of confusion when it comes to terminology used in the description of watches. There’s something better, however — confusion caused by Rolex watches. At this year’s Watches and Wonders, the dial of an exclusive offering caused a bit of a storm in the watch community because of the use of the term “grand feu.” Because storms are only exciting for a limited period, Fratello will end the confusion surrounding the terminology used once and for all. We will answer whether the new off-catalog Rolesium Rolex Cosmograph Daytona has a grand feu enamel dial. To answer whether a dial is a grand feu enamel dial or not, you must know what that actually is. A grand feu enamel dial is created by fusing powdered glass onto a metal base through 5–15 high-temperature firings at 800–900°C, producing a durable, glass-like surface with distinct depth and color. It’s a delicate process because it’s highly sensitive to temperature and material behavior.…