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Maki-e art, I love it ...
and not only with watches.
From the watches you have shown, my favorite is the autumn version. Superb!
Only the numbers ... are prohibitive, at least for me.
Ken, thanks a lot for sharing that very special crafts with us and maybe there is one more good reason to visit Japan 
Best,
Oliver
Metiers D'art: La Symbolique des Laques & Florilege - Beauties from East and West
Just happened to witness and handle these magnificent pieces from VC. Just 'wow"..... METIERS D'ART: LA S Y MBOLIQUE DES LAQUES This is the set of three Urushi-Lacquer or Japan or Maki-e dial and back. Those three has meaning - not trilogy or Trinity but ...
Maki-e art, I love it ...
and not only with watches. From the watches you have shown, my favorite is the autumn version. Superb! Only the numbers ... are prohibitive, at least for me. Ken, thanks a lot for sharing that very special crafts with us and maybe there is one more good r...
Thank you, Ken....
for this look at the little seen Metiers d'Art pieces from Vacheron Constantin. I like that Vacheron Constantin is not requiring collectors to get all three of a series with the Florilege and Univers Infinish collectors. Bill
I was impressed much, too...
... for their attention to detail craftmanship on the dial... Yes, while Maki-e series are sold as a set of three, enamel series are sold separately.... For ladies.... wow.... Ken
Thank-you for this "eye candy".
What a great review of these special pieces. Please tell me, are the diamond-laden watches favored in Japan as in China?
Not for men, but for women, yes.
For men.... only those who MAY attend some kind of high-class parties, but it is really rare.... Ken
Even more beautiful than the last set...
...and a small argument in favour of the old system of outsourcing the very best artisans and artists from across the globe before the need to do everything in house became a grail. My favourite judging from these scans is The moon Thanks for the report
Fascinating craftmanship
and as usually great post my friend Stunning pieces indeed but non of them makes my heart tick faster Best regards D
It is good to see such stunning....
... craftmanship once in a while in person, nonetheless..... Thank you, my friend! Ken
Thank you for this in-depth exploration
We have not seen enough of these two Metiers d'Art series. La Symbolique des Laques has really grown on me since it was first introduced. The treatment of the cal 1003SQ inside is as fascinating to me as the art on the cases. What a great way to reacquain...
Hi respo....
... many thanks! Yes, this series are always quite an art and seeing in person is just awesome. I was just lucky to be there.... Thank you! Ken