Sơn Mài – Frosted Leaf “Royal Red”

This is a limited edition of 100 pieces that fuses contemporary Swiss watchmaking with ancestral Vietnamese lacquer artistry. Its 39 mm recycled‑steel case frames a fully hand‑crafted Sơn Mài dial, created through a meticulous multi‑layer process of lacquer, natural pigments, and pure silver leaf tinted with copper—an innovative inversion of the Frosted Leaf technique that allows light to interact directly with the material, revealing rich depth, organic textures, and a vibrant red‑gold harmony.

Each dial requires around fifteen hours of artisanal work, making every piece truly unique. AWAKE’s signature “coiffe” lume, using Super‑LumiNova® BGW9 on polished steel hands and indices, provides refined night visibility that subtly backlights the lacquer without overpowering it.

Powered by the reliable La Joux‑Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68‑hour power reserve and a custom‑finished tungsten rotor, the Royal Red blends technical excellence with cultural storytelling. Completing the piece, a handcrafted red suede strap by Maison Bouveret offers comfort, durability, and tonal coherence. Thoughtful, artistic, and mechanically robust, the Royal Red stands as a modern vessel of heritage and craftsmanship.