This collaboration between Time+Tide and Awake features a unique Sơn Mài dial crafted using traditional Vietnamese lacquer techniques, inspired by the atmospheric mood of iconic music records. The dial's deep purple and black lacquer layers over silver leaf create a dynamic visual effect that shifts with light, evoking a sense of memory and emotion.
- Limited to 100 pieces per year for each Frosted Leaf model
- Price: €2,820 (including taxes and worldwide shipping)
- Deliveries begin late September 2026
- Price: £2,450 (incl. VAT) / US$3,650 / AU$4,550 (incl. GST) / €2,400 (excl. VAT)
The Sơn Mài dials are created by layering Vietnamese lacquer over silver leaf and natural pigments, requiring approximately 15 hours of handwork per dial.
The Frosted Leaf technique, which debuted in 2024, won two awards, including first prize in the Jewellery and Artistic Crafts category at the Timepiece World Awards 2025.
The 38mm stainless steel case features a polished concave bezel and satin-finished flanks, with gently rounded lugs for comfort.
The 'Ultraviolet' dial uses rich purple and black lacquer over silver leaf, designed to shift between near-black shadows and vivid violet depending on the light.
The La Joux-Perret G101 calibre offers a 68-hour power reserve and beats at 28,800 vph, featuring a custom tungsten rotor.
Straps are handmade in France by Maison Bouveret using nubuck calfskin, with a micro-adjustable buckle for comfort.
The Time+Tide x Awake Ultraviolet is available globally online at the Time+Tide Shop during a 24-hour window beginning September 22, and exclusively at Time+Tide Studios thereafter.