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AWAKE Son Mài Silver Leaf “Carmine Red” The AWAKE Son Mài Silver Leaf “Carmine Red” is a passionate and artistic mechanical watch that blends the traditional Vietnamese lacquer art "Sơn Mài" with a Swiss-made automatic movement. As its name "Carmine Red" suggests, it features a vignette-style gradient that transitions from a vivid red to a deep black.

By layering natural pigments and clear lacquer over pure silver leaf, the watch offers a rich expression, from crimson and madder red to shades close to black, depending on the angle of light. The harmony of passion and tranquility breathing in crimson red The Carmine Red dial has a beautiful finish where passionate red resonates with the deep luster unique to lacquer. The vignette-style gradient draws the eye towards the center, creating an impressive dial that combines strength and depth.

The pure silver leaf used as the base reflects light from deep within the lacquer, giving the crimson color a metallic shimmer and three-dimensionality. It's a timepiece that offers the special feeling of wearing a small work of art on your wrist. Traditional Vietnamese Lacquer Art “Sơn Mài” Sơn Mài is a traditional Vietnamese lacquer art technique. By applying multiple layers of lacquer, and repeatedly drying, grinding, and polishing them, it creates a mirror-like luster and a deep, rich texture.

AWAKE has incorporated this traditional technique into modern wristwatches, connecting craftsmanship with watchmaking. In the Silver Leaf model, the texture of pure silver leaf and the transparency of lacquer combine to create a unique depth that cannot be expressed with ordinary painted dials. Each handcrafted dial is unique Each dial is finished by hand by artisans.

The expression of the silver leaf, the layering of pigments, the transparency of the lacquer, and the polished luster vary from piece to piece, meaning no two watches will have exactly the same appearance. The light and shadow held within the crimson red are charms that are hard to convey through photographs alone. The vividness of the red, the depth of the black, and the shimmer of the silver leaf subtly change depending on the viewing angle and lighting conditions.

Unique Luminous Signature The hands and indices feature AWAKE's unique luminous structure. By layering faceted metal parts over a Super-LumiNova BGW9 base, the indices and hands appear to glow from behind in the dark. During the day, you can enjoy the delicate sparkle of the metal parts, and at night, the fantastical luminescence—a technical yet poetic detail typical of AWAKE. La Joux-Perret G101 Automatic Movement The watch is equipped with the Swiss-made La Joux-Perret caliber G101 movement.

It boasts a long power reserve of approximately 68 hours, making it practical as it won't stop easily even if left unworn over the weekend. Through the sapphire crystal case back, you can admire the AWAKE-exclusive tungsten rotor. With a finish combining brushing, micro-blasting, and polishing, there are beautiful details to appreciate on both the dial side and the reverse. Recycled 316L Stainless Steel Case The case is made of recycled 316L stainless steel.

With a case diameter of 39mm and a thickness of 11.8mm, it offers a well-balanced size suitable for everyday wear. The top glass and case back are made of sapphire crystal, and it has 5 ATM water resistance. It's a watch that combines practicality for daily use with the beauty of a handcrafted dial. Black Suede Strap The "Carmine Red" is paired with a black suede strap that enhances the red and black contrast of the dial. Crafted by French artisans, the strap is also designed for comfort and durability.

The black strap tightens the deep red dial, creating a passionate yet subdued look on the wrist. AWAKE retailer "CONTÉVANOU" in Yoyogi, Tokyo At CONTÉVANOU, an authorized retailer of watches and jewelry near Yoyogi, Hatsudai, and Tokyo Opera City in Tokyo, we offer AWAKE watches. The Son Mài Silver Leaf “Carmine Red” offers an enchanting depth of the lacquer dial, the shimmer of silver leaf, and the crimson gradient, which are difficult to fully appreciate from photos alone.

We invite you to experience the quality of the actual timepiece in-store.

Limited Edition Specifications Brand AWAKE Model Son Mài Silver Leaf “Carmine Red” Collection Son Mài Silver Leaf Dial Carmine Red / Son Mài Silver Leaf Dial Dial Technique Traditional Vietnamese lacquer art using pure silver leaf, natural pigments, and clear lacquer Case Material Recycled 316L Stainless Steel Case Diameter 39mm Lug to Lug 45.6mm Case Thickness 11.8mm Lug Width 20mm Crystal Sapphire crystal / Anti-reflective coating Case Back Screw-down case back / Sapphire crystal Movement La Joux-Perret G101 Winding Type Automatic Power Reserve Approximately 68 hours Display Hours, Minutes, Seconds Luminescence Super-LumiNova BGW9 / AWAKE Unique Luminous Signature Strap Black suede strap / Rubber lining Strap Width 20mm - 16mm Water Resistance 5 ATM / 50m Warranty 36-month warranty Price 550,000 yen (tax included)