AWAKE / Sơn Mài Silver Leaf « Atlantis Blue »
Key Highlights
- Limited edition of 100 pieces adding the « Atlantis Blue » reference to AWAKE’s Sơn Mài – Silver Leaf collection.
- Hand-crafted Vietnamese lacquer dial in Hanoi combining silver leaf and natural pigments with a smoky vignette gradient.
- Exclusive luminous signature using Super-LumiNova BGW9 on hands and indices for a backlighting effect in the dark.
- La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with 68-hour power reserve and custom-finished tungsten rotor.
- “Peacock” blue suede calfskin strap handcrafted in Franche-Comté with rubberized calf lining.
Atlantis Reimagined on the Wrist
The AWAKE Sơn Mài – Silver Leaf « Atlantis Blue » treats the myth of Atlantis as a vision of unexplored ocean depths. Its dial suggests submerged landscapes and the tension between light at the surface and darkness below, giving this reference a defined narrative within the Sơn Mài – Silver Leaf line.
Limited to 100 pieces released in two batches of 50 in 2026, it targets collectors who value cultural storytelling and hand-crafted detail, in line with AWAKE’s mission to use the watch as a canvas for enduring crafts.
An Art Dial in Sơn Mài and Silver Leaf
The dial is executed using traditional Vietnamese Sơn Mài lacquer work in Hanoi. Layers of pure silver leaf, lacquer, and natural pigments form a vignette that concentrates colour at the centre and lets it fade toward the periphery, echoing the descent from bright shallows to darker water.
Each dial takes more than ten hours of work, with master lacquerers creating nuanced blues that move from clear tones to deep, enigmatic shades. Textures, reliefs, and gradients catch light differently as the wrist moves, turning the dial into a compact piece of ocean-inspired art.
Exclusive Luminous Signature Between Light and Shadow
Atlantis Blue debuts AWAKE’s luminous signature, where Super-LumiNova BGW9 forms the structural base for the hour markers and hands, topped by polished, faceted steel. This construction keeps a discreet profile by day while preserving legibility.
In the dark, the lume creates a backlighting impression rather than a surface glow, reinforcing the play between light and shadow already present on the dial, so the luminous elements participate in the visual story instead of serving only as a functional addition.
La Joux-Perret G101 and Everyday Comfort
The watch is powered by the Swiss automatic La Joux-Perret G101, delivering a 68-hour power reserve and visible through a sapphire crystal caseback. AWAKE fits a tungsten oscillating weight with recessed and raised surfaces finished in sandblasted, polished, and micro-blasted textures.
A micro-beaded ring around the movement is laser-engraved with markings for this edition and the phrase “Artisanship, Awakened.” The case uses 316L recycled stainless steel in a 39 mm diameter, 45.6 mm lug-to-lug, and 11.80 mm thickness including the sapphire crystal, with 5 ATM water resistance and a screw-down sapphire back.
French Handcrafted Straps in “Peacock” Blue
Atlantis Blue is paired with “Peacock” blue suede calfskin straps made by Bouveret in Franche-Comté, a recognised centre of French watchmaking. Each strap passes through over sixty stages, with tone-on-tone stitching maintaining chromatic continuity with the dial.
A rubberized calfskin lining improves comfort and resistance to moisture and wear. The strap tapers from 20 mm to 16 mm and closes with a pin buckle, completing a tactile experience that connects the dial, case, movement, and strap.
Why It Matters
For collectors in the GCC, Atlantis Blue links Swiss horology, Vietnamese lacquer art, and French leathercraft in a compact, limited-edition format. Its focus on artisanal dials and a proven La Joux-Perret movement suits a regional appetite for narrative-driven, discreetly distinctive pieces.
For those exploring independent artistic watchmaking and La Joux-Perret automatic calibres, Atlantis Blue illustrates how cross-cultural crafts can be united on the wrist while remaining wearable every day.
