Introducing The「十八旹 | 18 in 18」| Ricky Hong

A remarkable watch from a remarkable emerging watchmaking talent, the 18 in 18 (十八旹) by young Hong Kong based prodigy Ricky Hong is a piece of notable maturity and arresting good looks, coming from the hands of a currently eighteen year-old full-time student, and in his own words, up to this point at least, a ‘part time watchmaker’.

Self-taught, and learning the fundamentals of watchmaking via modding and selling Casio G-Shocks and customising old movements, Ricky Hong’s natural ability quickly became evident and he has graduated to creating his own highly impressive and technically sophisticated pieces, whilst still pursuing his academic career.

Produced in a series of eighteen examples (from whence the piece derives its name), the 18 in 18 (十八旹) is presented in a case of stainless steel which measures 40.5mm across and standing a mere 9.5mm in height. The surface of the rounded case is polished throughout and it also features ‘bullet’ style lugs, which are unapologetically inspired by the Cartier Obus; one of the iconic designs of twentieth century watchmaking, and which allow for excellent ergonomic fit and comfort on the wrist.

Beneath the sapphire crystal, the dial epitomises classic elegance, with its timeless combination of black on silver and the two-hand time indication. Immaculately finished mirror polished leaf-style hour and minute hands taper to very fine points and complement the two-tone dial, whose central panel is made using porcelain enamel, while the roman numerals are hand painted onto a brushed silver ring, while almost hidden around the periphery, along the minutes track at the eighteen minute mark, the Chinese characters 八十, symbolise the western number ‘18’, and is a little personal touch which the watchmaker has added to every one of the eighteen pieces.

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Why AWAKE Sơn Mài Watches Are Unlike Anything Else! | The Deadly Watch & Beetle

Awake is redefining modern independent watchmaking with its bold use of Vietnamese Sơn Mài lacquer art, and in this video we dive deep into two of its most striking creations: Awake Sơn Mài The Deadly Watch and the Beetle watches.

Combining traditional handcrafted lacquer techniques with contemporary Swiss watchmaking, Awake creates watches that sit at the crossroads of art, storytelling, and modern design. The Deadly series delivers unapologetically aggressive aesthetics, while the Beetle models showcase organic textures, depth, and colour rarely seen in modern luxury watches.

⌚ Watches Featured:

Awake Sơn Mài The Deadly Watch – bold, graphic, and confrontational

Awake Sơn Mài Beetle Watches – artistic, textured, and deeply expressive

In this review, we cover:

What Sơn Mài lacquer art is and why it matters in watchmaking

How Awake works with Vietnamese artisans to create each dial

Design philosophy, finishing, and wearability

Where Awake fits in the world of independent and artistic watches

Who these watches are really for — collectors, design lovers, or both

If you’re into independent watches, art watches, unique dials, or modern brands pushing beyond traditional luxury norms, this is a must‑watch.

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