Awake has expanded its Sơn Mài collection with three new Frosted Leaf models named Blood Moon, Storm, and Lagoon, featuring handcrafted Vietnamese lacquer dials paired with a redesigned 38mm stainless steel case. Each watch is priced at €2,820 and limited to 100 pieces annually, with deliveries slated to begin in the final week of September 2026.
The Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf Dial Technique
Crafting each dial requires approximately 15 hours of pure handwork utilizing rare natural lacquer harvested at daybreak from the Rhus verniciflua tree in northern Vietnam, as detailed in brand press materials. Artisans build up successive layers of lacquer, natural pigments, and pure silver leaf before sanding the surface by hand. This labor-intensive process ensures that no two dials are identical.
The three new references interpret distinct encounters with the natural world. Blood Moon pairs deep black and vivid red pigments with metallic flashes of silver leaf to evoke a lunar eclipse. Storm combines black and orange layers to mimic lightning cutting across a dark sky. Lagoon deploys translucent greens, turquoises, and cobalt blues over silver leaf to create shifting optical depths reminiscent of tropical waters.
Redesigned 38mm Stainless Steel Case and Mechanics
The new trio utilizes a redesigned 38mm stainless steel case measuring 44.75mm lug-to-lug and 11.5mm thick, including a slightly convex sapphire crystal. The construction features polished concave bezel surfaces contrasted against satin-finished flanks and gentle, rounded lugs. A reshaped screw-down crown helps secure a robust 100-meter water resistance rating.
Inside the case beats the automatic La Joux-Perret G101 movement, which delivers a 68-hour power reserve and operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph. The movement is visible through a sapphire display case back, revealing a custom tungsten rotor finished with polished, brushed, and bead-blasted surfaces. The watch secures to the wrist via a color-matched nubuck calfskin strap handmade in France by Maison Bouveret, outfitted with a Fitwell M1 micro-adjustment pin buckle offering 3mm increments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do the new Awake Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf watches cost?
According to official brand pricing, each model is priced at €2,820, which includes taxes and worldwide shipping.
How many pieces of each model will be produced?
Production is restricted to 100 examples of the Blood Moon, Storm, and Lagoon versions annually due to the time-intensive nature of the lacquering process.
What movement powers the new Awake collection?
The watches are powered by the Swiss-made automatic La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve.
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