{"product_id":"atelier-wen-inflection-mo","title":"Atelier Wen Inflection 墨 (Mò)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAtelier Wen 墨 Mò\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA first permanent series in 99.9% tantalum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtelier Wen is proud to present Inflection, the first permanent collection of integrated bracelet watches in 99.9% pure tantalum. Available in 3 variants featuring grand feu enamel dials, a launch edition in a viridian fumé on a hand-hammered dial, 幽 (Yōu), and two permanent editions, 墨 (Mò) in obsidian black dial and 渊 (Yuān) in midnight blue dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInflection is launched in an extremely small production annually — 幽 (Yōu) in 30 pieces, and 70 pieces split between 墨 (Mò) and 渊 (Yuān).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Alfred Chan, Inflection's design is rooted primarily in the use of curvature. Capturing the mesmerising blue-grey sheen of tantalum, the case and bracelet are finished in concave and convex edges. To amplify the beauty of the metal, it is also executed in a high degree of finishing of varied alternations of brushed, frosted and mirror-polished surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese contrasting variants of alternate edges and mixed finishing exhibit the harmonious duality in the watch, inspired by the Chinese philosophical concepts of 阴 (yīn) and 阳 (yáng).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA masterpiece by China's premier dial enameler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInflection features a grand feu enamel dial crafted by Koncise Enamel - one of China’s foremost enamel ateliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e墨 (Mò), the second permanent edition, displays an elusive obisdian black grand feu enamel on a 925-silver dial base. The dial is featured with gilt Arabic hour markers and bi-planed leaf hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hour markers are executed in an original font designed by Lee Yuen-Rapati, drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese bamboo leaf calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA movement by a legendary watchmaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInflection houses a GP03300 calibre customised by one of the oldest Swiss watch manufacture, Girard-Perregaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA manufacture with near-complete in-house capabilities, this opens up access to fields of decoration, artisanship and high-end finishing that we have never explored before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Atelier Wen's designer, Alfred Chan, alongside Sidoine Lescauville, and the Girard-Perregaux technical team, the bridges are decorated with curved, sweeping lines inspired by motifs of wind in historical Chinese paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rotor is constructed in two parts, with a tungsten weight that is anchored to the end of five skeletonised brass spokes that have been plated in rose gold and decorated once more in waved côtes and anglage. These customisations allowed us to incorporate our design language into the high-end calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecuted in a slim profile, the GP03300 features automatic winding, stop (hacking) seconds, and boasts a power reserve of 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Wen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47167254003883,"sku":"Mò","price":31588.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2783\/3515\/files\/5343891651.jpg?v=1780432509","url":"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/products\/atelier-wen-inflection-mo","provider":"Exquisite Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}