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
Article by Marc Levesque Photography by Bob Allaby Tactile, thoughtful, and ready for daily use In my initial introduction for Worn & Wound when these models were launched in January 2025, I discussed Sartory-Billard’s SB04-E collection, which presented two striking new references: the Tantalum Hand-Engraved and the Ruby Platinum. This collection maintains the brand’s artisanal essence while also embracing serial production. Reflecting on them now, … Continue reading Sartory-Billard SB04-E Tantalum & SB04-E Ruby Platinum
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
