Chopard

The six models of L.U.C XP with Urushi dials, specially created in Japan with the theme of the five-element philopsophy that our universe is made up of by five basic elements : Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. This collection was launched in Japan last...  

art is everywhere in those timepieces, seeing the live pics make me think thats the watches owner would never wear them or look to them aiming to know the time. Faisal

protected by the case and sapphire crystal. Could even share with best friends without asking him/her to your home They look totally different under different lighting too. Kong

and loved the idea of sharing the art without asking them to come over . Faisal

Painstaking would be the word for those dials.... As someone with a severe allergy to poison ivy ( Toxicodendron sp.) I've been fascinated by this technique for a while. Urushi is the Japanese word for a species of lacquer tree ( Toxicodendron again) whos... 

Thanks Tom for the educational passage. Painstaking is indeed THE descriptor. Someone told me the same thing too, most of these Urushi Masters live in remote areas where the air is clean, and the drying process is as per what you described. So need no cle... 

Poison ivy ( Toxicodendron radicans ) is endemic to the east coast US. I have to be careful walking in the woods in the summer, as repeated exposure has made my reaction increasing severe over time. Brushing up against the leaves of the plant with bare sk... 

nasty Tom. Hope you carry some prednisolone, and summer is soon approaching. Kong

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Pure art Pure craftsmanship... Something I can only admire and adore, but cannot never afford!

in Ngee Ann Boutique. Eyes-opener! The price is reasonable. Kong

these are really works of art. I always love these kind of miniature artworkon watch dials. So small but so detailed. Looking closely at the photos, they show the increadible skills and not to mention the patience it take for the master artisan to produce... 

you will like these type of artisan work. This '5 Element' 2009 collection was launched last year for the Japan market, and of course news spread (we are one of the sources ) But I hope more people will get to know about it. Should appeal to fountain pen ... 

Thanks for sharing.

can have a look, Roxas ;-) Kong

I'm still trying to decide which is my favorite! Best, Jed

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Those watches are very special and beautiful ! I was noted during the last gathering a month ago and found that each piece are unique and only available in certain boutique. Must see it in person in order not to regret, to own one will be perfect ! Thanks... 

Hi Steven These model should be easily understood and appreciate by you since you like the work of Japanese fountain pens Kong

Yes, I likes Japanese artwork, it is very unique and different from the China art. There have alot of details and the methods to present the artwork is skillful and difficult to copy and it takes a master artist many years to master the skill and craft ju... 

Breath taking pieces Kong! I was just thinking about your original post that you made in the past. It's good to see these photos again of the live pieces. My favorite is still strangely the Ultimate Universe piece. Which one looked best to you in person?

However the Treasured Turtle and Snake, not much of a contrast. My favourite is the Kylin and also the Ultimate Universe too Kong

Hey buddy, Thanks for sharing the photos...any chance of us getting to see them in person? In Singapore or Malaysia? Regards

Ling saw them Kong

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Having the opportunity to view the real pieces in Singapore, I was genuinely astonished to see the fine and very high standard of maki-e art work by the Japanese master. I have seen a few Peter Speake Marin's unique pieces with maki-e dial. Chopard's piec...