Frosted vs Brushed Watches: Choosing Your Finish

Compare frosted and brushed finishes, and discover the signature frosted surfaces Paul Rich has been refining since 2021.

Frosted and brushed watches differ in the texture of the metal. Frosted metal sparkles in the light. Brushed metal has fine, parallel lines and a smoother, less sparkly appearance.

Compare the brushed finish of Star Dust II with the textured finish of Frosted Star Dust II in the close-ups below.

What a frosted finish looks like

A frosted finish has a fine, uneven texture. It makes the case and bracelet sparkle when they catch the light. The close-up below shows that texture on the bracelet links.

Close-up of the textured silver finish on bracelet links and the case edge — **Frosted finish, up close.** The uneven texture is visible across the bracelet links.

What a brushed finish looks like

A brushed finish has fine lines running in the same direction across the metal. It looks smoother and less sparkly than a frosted finish.

Close-up of Star Dust II Silver showing fine brushed lines on the bezel and case around a blue dial — **Brushed finish, up close.** Fine lines run across the silver bezel and case.

Our signature finish, refined since 2021

Frosted cases and bracelets are an uncommon choice in watchmaking. At Paul Rich, they’re our specialty. We’ve been perfecting our frosted surfaces since 2021, and this finish is what our watches are known for.

Frosted Star Dust II brings that finish to the case and bracelet. For the signature Paul Rich look, choose frosted. Star Dust II offers the design with a smoother brushed finish.

Caring for either finish

Clean the watch with a soft cloth and follow its care instructions. Avoid abrasive polish or scouring pads: they can remove material and change the finish. If a mark does not wipe away, contact our support team before trying to polish it out.

Explore Frosted Star Dust II or compare it with the Star Dust II collection.