The California based independent watchmaker Joshua N. Shapiro is known for his exceptional line of time-only “Infinity” series of wristwatches, and while he began his career as an educator, his horological journey began by making fine engine-turned dials for other watchmakers. In 2018, Shapiro launched his “Infinity” collection with complex engine-turned dials in both traditional and exotic materials giving each watch a unique perspective. The dial is a celebration of guilloché, combining a barleycorn motif along the periphery with the intricate basketweave pattern at its center and echoed again on the subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock.

The present stainless steel example stands out with its purple guilloché dial, and while the dial design pays homage to 17th-century watchmaking, the movement is thoroughly modern, sourced from Uhren-Werke Dresden (UWD), a sister company of Lang & Heyne. The movement is uniquely hand-engraved with the famed “Mario” mascot of the Nintendo brand. Numbered 07, this example is superbly finished and in preserved in outstanding overall condition. The watch is accompanied by an additional blue guilloché dial and handset, and showcases excellence in American independent watchmaking.