By Brent Robillard A touch of gold It is difficult to rank new releases from AWAKE, because each one seems to outdo the last. Case in point: the Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf Royal Blue. I first saw the new Frosted iteration during Watches and Wonders week in Geneva, when AWAKE was displaying prototypes of several new collections, including the recently released Sơn Mài Guilloché Main. … Continue reading The AWAKE Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf Royal Blue
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
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
