Atelier Wen x Massena Lab Inflection Shuò
Atelier Wen and Massena Lab have collaborated on the Inflection Shuò, a limited edition of 50 timepieces featuring a complex tantalum case and integrated bracelet. The watch showcases elaborate, hand-decorated solid gold dials with a unique California-style layout combining Arabic and Chinese numerals.
- Limited to 50 pieces
- Price: CHF 33,800 (excluding taxes)
- 40mm diameter case
- 10.2mm thickness
- 45mm lug-to-lug
- Tantalum case and bracelet
- Customized Girard-Perregaux calibre GP03300
- 48 hours of power reserve
The name 'Shuò' is derived from the Chinese character 烁, meaning 'sparkling' or 'radiant,' reflecting the dial's finish.
The case design is inspired by Chinese architectural forms, featuring curves with almost no flat planes.
The dials are hand-decorated by engraver Coralie Mercier using the tremblage technique on an 18k gold base plate.
The California-style dial features custom Arabic numerals in the upper half and hand-calligraphed Chinese numerals in the lower sector, all filled in blue.
The customized Girard-Perregaux calibre GP03300 features bridges shaped with wind motifs inspired by historical Chinese paintings and ruthenium plating.
The integrated tantalum bracelet includes a patent-pending four-position on-the-fly micro-adjustment system.
Ten White Gold models are reserved for established clients, while 40 Rose Gold editions are available to the public.
The tremblage technique involves pushing a graver across the gold surface while continuously oscillating it, creating thousands of tiny irregular facets.