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AWAKE Sơn Mài Guilloché Main: Handcrafted Métiers d’Art Dials

By Brent Robillard Artisanal detail I’ve always admired what AWAKE has been doing. Ever since I first encountered the brand last year, there has been a sense that they were approaching dial design from a different angle than many of their contemporaries. Their watches have never relied solely on specifications or familiar luxury cues to stand out. Instead, the focus has consistently been on material, … Continue reading AWAKE Sơn Mài Guilloché Main: Handcrafted Métiers d’Art Dials

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AWAKE Refreshes the Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Collection

By Brent Robillard All my favourite colours When AWAKE unveiled the Sơn Mài – Silver Leaf Golden Hour earlier this summer, the watch world got its first glimpse of just how far this young French brand is willing to push the boundaries of artisanal dial-making. Inspired by Vietnamese lacquerwork, the piece was designed as a limited edition for the Toronto Timepiece Show, and it captivated … Continue reading AWAKE Refreshes the Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Collection

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