Sartory-Billard SB04-E Shanga Features a Tanzanian Recycled-Glass Dial
Sartory-Billard’s SB04-E Shanga is a limited-edition watch created with Shanga, a Tanzanian workshop that supports local artisans and people with disabilities through recycled-material crafts. Its deep-blue glass dial is handcrafted in Arusha, with pigment folded into the glass to create a swirling pattern. The dial’s numerals are handwritten by members of the project team, and the spear-shaped hands draw inspiration from Maasai spears. The 39.5mm stainless-steel watch has 100m water resistance and is powered by an automatic La Joux-Perret G101A movement with a 68-hour power reserve. Limited to 100 pieces, it is priced at €4,800 excluding VAT. Each sale contributes €1,000 to Shanga’s artisan skills development programme, supporting new equipment, expanded facilities, and employment.
Buying Time Analysis: The SB04-E Shanga brings recycled Tanzanian glass and local artisan craftsmanship to luxury watchmaking, while donating €1,000 from each sale to support Shanga’s artisan skills development programme.
