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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Dual Time GMT Resonance Aventurine | Armin Strom

The Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance Aventurine (Ref. ST26-DT.CT) is powered by the in-house, manual-winding calibre ARF22, a highly technical movement built around two independent regulating systems connected by a patented resonance clutch. This mechanism allows the twin balance wheels to synchronise in resonance, enhancing chronometric stability through continuous interaction. Operating at 3.5 Hz (25,200 vph) with a 42-hour power reserve, the calibre comprises 231 components and 40 jewels, and drives two fully independent time displays, each with its own hours, minutes, and day/night indicator for intuitive dual-time functionality.

The open-worked architecture is prominently displayed on the dial side, where a mirror-polished balance bridge contrasts with a rose gold-coloured mainplate and hand-finished components featuring black polishing, perlage, circular graining, and Côtes de Genève. The technical landscape is framed by a 39 mm stainless steel case with sapphire crystals front and back, water-resistant to 5 ATM. An aventurine dial provides a shimmering, celestial backdrop, complemented by black azurage chapter rings, applied indexes, and rose gold-coloured hands. Finished with a grey alligator strap, the watch is produced in a limited edition of 15 pieces, underscoring its exclusivity.

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