The collection is named after the Northern Lights, which this timepiece captures in a swirling pattern that resembles lights dancing across northern skies. All previous colors have been developed to showcase one of the possible colors of northern lights, while this one Norrsken Rissa, was developed upon a request from a client. The client wanted a color that was in between green and blue, "like a lagoon", but as always we searched for inspiration in Swedish nature and Patrik recalled a hike up to the northernmost lake in Sweden - Lake Rissa (Rissajaure). Rissa is very close to Abisko, which is the best location for northern-lights spotting in Sweden, and has the clearest water of any lake in Europe, which probably is why it shifts between green and blue colors depending on light. The dial of Norrsken Rissa share this dynamic expression as can be seen in the photos of the first Norrsken Rissa watch.
The watch draws upon the expertise of various artisans and encompasses a choice of a Damascus steel dial or a hand-guilloché dial. A handblown index ring, formed of Swedish crystal, allows an extraordinary degree of luminescence to pass through its clear surface, flooding the dial with vivid green/blue tones. The Norrsken is available with a choice of case rings, dials, and bezels. At the heart of the watch is the Calibre GoS03, featuring premium finishing and a customised micro-rotor hand-forged in Damascus steel.
GoS, based in Linköping, Sweden is proud of its Scandinavian heritage. Over the years, we have created watches inspired by Scandinavian history and nature and the Norrsken, the Swedish term for the Northern Lights, emulates the appearance of this natural phenomenon.
The Norrsken, housed in a 41.5mm stainless steel case, encompasses an array of materials. It is available with a Damascus steel dial, a material synonymous with GoS, or a hand-guilloché dial. This latter option is produced in collaboration with the renowned guilloché specialist, Jochen Benzinger. Both dial options evince the same captivating green/blue hue. GoS can also manufacture the case in precious metals upon request.
The Damascus steel dial is hand-forged and features a unique Northern Lights motif. It combines matte black and high-gloss polished warm green/blue tones and depicts the animated motion of the Northern Lights swirling colors. An index ring, encircling the dial, is produced by Swedish master craftsman, Mikael Kenlind of Vas Vitreum. This clear index ring is hand-sculpted and handblown in Swedish crystal, a rare form of glass seldom seen outside of the country. Twelve small fixation points hold the index ring in place, allowing a degree of flex and thereby mitigating the risk of damage should the watch be subject to impact.
