What does a frosted watch mean?

Frosted watches refer to timepieces that have a particular finish. Frosted is the term for a watch that has a glittering, sparkling appearance. The effect comes from hammering precious metals to create a pitted surface. Audemars Piguet is particularly well-known for employing this method, and the celebrated watchmaker’s frosted watches feature 18-karat yellow, white and rose gold. Shop Audemars Piguet frosted watches on 1stDibs.