Awake Son Mai Silver Leaf Ultra Violet Automatic – SMUV25AW

The Awake Sơn Mài Silver Leaf Ultra Violet is a bold and captivating timepiece, created for those who appreciate artistry, mystery, and individuality. Its complex purple dial plays with light to accentuate depth and intrigue, while the vignette gradient subtly obscures the edges, intensifying its spiritual aura. Modern and assertive by day, it transforms into an enigmatic and almost mystical presence in the dark—a true statement of style and character.

This unique aesthetic draws inspiration from the iconic “vignette” dials of the 1970s and 1980s, where a bright center contrasts with darker edges to draw the eye. Awake reinterprets this visual phenomenon through a meticulous ten-hour handcrafting process, blending subtle pigment transitions and multiple layers of lacquer to create unparalleled chromatic intensity and visual depth.

At the heart of the creation lies the centuries-old Vietnamese lacquer technique Sơn Mài, using sap from the Rhus verniciflua tree, harvested in minute quantities after a decade of growth. Master artisans carefully purify and layer the lacquer, embedding delicate sheets of silver leaf to give the dial its luminous relief and dynamic reflections. A dozen successive layers of lacquer are applied and polished, producing a surface of extraordinary shine and almost infinite depth, where every glance reveals a new interplay of light and color.

Housed in a 39mm case of recycled 316L stainless steel with sapphire crystal protection and 50 meters of water resistance, the watch is powered by the Swiss La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68-hour power reserve, visible through a sapphire caseback with a custom tungsten rotor. The strap, handcrafted by the master saddlers of Bouveret, ensures both comfort and elegance.

With its handcrafted dial, exclusive luminous signature, and meticulous Swiss mechanics, this creation embodies Awake’s dedication to craftsmanship, artistry, and emotion—a striking fusion of Vietnamese heritage, French creativity, and contemporary watchmaking.