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Sartory Billard

Sartory Billard × Revolution SB05 ‘Uchū’

Sartory Billard × Revolution SB05 ‘Uchū’

$17,850.00 USD
$17,850.00 USD
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Case Size

38.5mm, 45.5mm lug to lug

Movement Type

Manual winding

Case Thickness

8.5mm

Our second collaboration with Sartory Billard is a tribute to classical handcrafts — more specifically, the art of Maki-e, a traditional Japanese decorative technique of imprinting design motifs in translucent lacquer. For 'Uchū', the esteemed master artisan Tatsuya Todo, who goes by his artisan name Kosetsu, handcrafted each dial using using fragments of natural mother-of-pearl, hand cut or crushed, sorted out, and then individually applied onto a layer of urushi. This specific process is called raden, where 'ra' refers to shell and 'den', inlaid. After preparing the shell fragments, he begins to work on the dial plate, setting it with a charcoal mixture so that the first layer of urushi will adhere properly. Next, he picks up one tiny piece of shell and places it onto the lacquer, one after another, until he has formed a complete picture — one made up of thousands of shimmering shell fragments, each dancing with the light while reflecting a dazzling purplish-blue brilliance.

The Maki-e centre and seconds subdial is only one part of the picture. A circlet of sparkling blue aventurine chapter ring frames Kosetsu's artwork, creating a lovely depth of field and enriching the dial with an almost three-dimensional quality.

Inside, the piece is powered by a hand-wound La Joux-Perret calibre packed with a staggering 90 hours of power reserve, making it one of the best-performing industrial movements on the market. The limited edition of 10 pieces truly encapsulates the beauty of traditional métiers d’art through a modern lens.

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The final price is net of VAT. We ship to your destination on a DAP (Delivery at Place) basis, which means that the buyer is responsible for paying import duties and any applicable taxes, including clearance and local taxes, once the shipment has arrived at the specified destination. These charges are the buyer's sole responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to initiating a transaction.Should you need to return an item, you have 7 days from receiving your order to return and send it back to us. The watch must be returned unworn with the protective cover on the face and in its original packaging including the warranty, presentation box and any outer packaging. Buyers are responsible for return shipping arrangements and will bear the costs of shipping and insurance. Find out more about our Terms and Conditions.

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Sartory Billard × Revolution SB05 ‘Uchū’

Our second collaboration with Sartory Billard is a tribute to classical handcrafts — more specifically, the art of Maki-e, a traditional Japanese decorative technique of imprinting design motifs in translucent lacquer. For 'Uchū', the esteemed master artisan Tatsuya Todo, who goes by his artisan name Kosetsu, handcrafted each dial using using fragments of natural mother-of-pearl, hand cut or crushed, sorted out, and then individually applied onto a layer of urushi. This specific process is called raden, where 'ra' refers to shell and 'den', inlaid. After preparing the shell fragments, he begins to work on the dial plate, setting it with a charcoal mixture so that the first layer of urushi will adhere properly. Next, he picks up one tiny piece of shell and places it onto the lacquer, one after another, until he has formed a complete picture — one made up of thousands of shimmering shell fragments, each dancing with the light while reflecting a dazzling purplish-blue brilliance.

The Maki-e centre and seconds subdial is only one part of the picture. A circlet of sparkling blue aventurine chapter ring frames Kosetsu's artwork, creating a lovely depth of field and enriching the dial with an almost three-dimensional quality.

Inside, the piece is powered by a hand-wound La Joux-Perret calibre packed with a staggering 90 hours of power reserve, making it one of the best-performing industrial movements on the market. The limited edition of 10 pieces truly encapsulates the beauty of traditional métiers d’art through a modern lens.

LIMITED EDITION

Limited edition of 10 pieces

GENERAL

Country of Manufacture

France

CASE

Case Material

Titanium

Case Size

38.5mm, 45.5mm lug to lug

Case Thickness

8.5mm

Dial Color

Maki-e and raden central section and subdial, with aventurine chapter ring; pad-printed copper-toned hour markers

MOVEMENT

Caliber

La Joux-Perret caliber 7380

Movement Type

Manual winding

Water Resistance

5 ATM

Power Reserve

90-hour

STRAP

Bracelet / Strap Material

Electric blue leather; titanium pin buckle

MAKI-E CRAFT

The traditional Japanese decorative technique of Maki-e is showcased front and centre here. Crafted by the master artisan Tatsuya Todo, who goes by the artisan name 'Kosetsu', the fragmented centre and seconds subdial found on Uchü starts with hand-cutting or crushing natural mother-of-pearl, sorting, then individually applying the fragments onto a layer of urushi, a prized Japanese lacquer. Each dial consists of thousands of shimmering shell fragments, each dancing with the light while reflecting a dazzling purplish-blue brilliance.

SHIMMEIRING AVENTURINE

The Maki-e dial is only one part of the picture. Combined with a circlet of sparkling blue aventurine, the incandescent combination of Maki-e and raden gains an fabulous cosmic beauty, as if it were a mystical time portal suspended in the midst of an infinite universe. Framing Kosetsu-san’s artwork with blue aventurine glass also creates a lovely depth-of-field, enriching the dial with an almost three-dimensional quality.

SPACE-AGE LIGHTWEIGHT

The full titanium build of Uchü translates into an ultra-lightweight wearing experience that parallels its cosmic theme. Offering a fully polished concave bezel, the watch continues with satin brushed lugs and case middle, converging into polished bevels. Likewise, the crown is satin brushed with polished accents highlighting the Sartory Billard emblem.

MODERNITY MEETS MÉTIERS D’ART

The incredible dial truly rewards repeated observation. The multipart dial construction is slightly recessed against the aventurine chapter ring, with both components further distinguished with the help of brushed metal rings. For the sake of legibility as much as aesthetics, the overarching blue color palette is complemented with rose gold-coated hour and minute hands constructed in two parts, with a striking juxtaposition between the frosted steel base and high polish gold.