28 Sarasamon Yellow Gold Case

WATCH DESCRIPTION
One of the greatest lacquer studios of Japan, Unryuan, under the guidance of Mr. T. Kitamura, create works of lacquer art that stand at the pinnacle of Japanese tradition, bringing a craft that has existed for hundreds of years into the present, exemplifying the passion to preserve the soul, spirit and identity of traditional Japanese culture as expressed in the Edo period. This superlative work engages us immediately on a physical level and one can only stand in awe at the commitment, patience and dedication required to create these works of art. The dial shown here, using the techniques of lacquering with Saiei Makie and Somata zaiku takes several months of work to complete.

The raw materials for its creation are: Kinpun (gold dust), Jyunkin-itakane (gold leaf), Yakou-gai (shell of great green turban) and Awabi-gai (abalone shell from New Zealand). For this particular Sarasamon design, gold channels are created first and then filled in with layers of a special organic compound made from an ancient recipe.
WATCH DETAILS
Categories
Timepieces

Movement
Hours, minutes, seconds, with double wheel Voutilainen escapement

Balance
Free sprung, stainless steel

Jewels
21

Hands
Gold and steel

Dial
Unique art piece created by the legendary Japanese lacquer studio Unryuan

Movement size
ø 30.00 mm

Case size
ø 37.00 mm

Additionals
All manufacturing, construction, fabrication, hand finishing and assembly in the Voutilainen workshop Unique piece