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AWAKE Expands the Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf Collection with Blood Moon, Storm and Lagoon

AWAKE returns to its distinctive Frosted Leaf technique with three new additions to the Sơn Mài Collection: Blood Moon, Storm and Lagoon. Introduced in 2025, the technique combines traditional Vietnamese lacquerwork with pure silver leaf to produce dials of considerable depth and texture. For 2026, the French independent has turned its attention to natural phenomena, with each of the three new references interpreting a different … Continue reading AWAKE Expands the Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf Collection with Blood Moon, Storm and Lagoon

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AWAKE Sơn Mài Fragments

By Brent Robillard Cultural and artistic dialogue Earlier this year, we explored AWAKE’s first venture into Vietnamese lacquer with the Silver Leaf Golden Hour—a piece that captured light and texture in remarkable harmony. Now, the brand returns to its Hanoi workshops with a new expression of cultural and artistic dialogue: the Sơn Mài Fragments collection. Advertisement Is the black Seamaster Diver the Best Modern Seamaster? … Continue reading AWAKE Sơn Mài Fragments

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AWAKE Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Golden Hour

by Brent Robillard Autumn on the Wrist When AWAKE’s Director of Sales and Business Development, Thibaut Sacre, arrives at the Toronto Timepiece Show this year, he won’t come empty-handed. Instead, he will bring something created especially for the occasion—a limited edition of just 100 pieces, with a dial inspired by Canada’s fiery autumn colours. “My idea was to come to the show with a special … Continue reading AWAKE Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Golden Hour

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