Awake Introduces Four New Silver Leaf Watches with Gradient Lacquer Dials
Awake has expanded its Sơn Mài Silver Leaf collection with three permanent dial colors—Java Green, Gentian Blue, and Indian Red—and Purple Viola, limited to 200 pieces. Each Vignette dial is made in Hanoi using silver leaf and roughly twelve layers of lacquer, applied and polished over more than ten hours. The watches feature a redesigned 38mm stainless steel case, 100-meter water resistance, and sculpted steel markers over Super-LumiNova BGW9. Power comes from the automatic La Joux-Perret G101 movement, with a 68-hour power reserve and a tungsten rotor. Each watch includes a handcrafted French strap with a micro-adjustable buckle. The collection costs €2,640 including VAT, or about $2,950, with deliveries starting in late November; the three permanent models are produced at roughly 100 dials per year each.
Buying Time Analysis: This story matters because it showcases Awake’s growing expertise in traditional lacquer dial-making, pairing distinctive handcrafted artistry with accessible pricing and a limited edition of just 200 watches.
