{"product_id":"sarpaneva-supernova-moonphase-grey-white-gold-moons","title":"Sarpaneva Supernova Moonphase Grey with White Gold Moons","description":"\u003cp\u003eFate of Cosmos\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarpaneva Supernova\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA supernova marks the end of one era, but it also signals the  birth of another. By naming this watch \"Supernova,\" I’m signaling a pivotal moment in Sarpaneva Watches - one where everything changes, and nothing is quite the same again.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStepan Sarpaneva - Year 2006\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe evolved Supernova - a timepiece reborn.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sarpaneva Supernova draws its inspiration from the raw,  intricate energy of the universe - its complexity, its power, its  unyielding beauty.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWearing the Supernova is like carrying a piece of the universe on  your wrist, a constant reminder of the forces that shape time itself. A  true masterpiece, it’s more than just a watch - it’s a glimpse into the  infinite.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a star exhausts its fuel, it detonates in a brilliant  explosion. Similarly, this watch represents a transformation, a rebirth  in the world of fine timepieces.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bear illuminates Finland’s northern sky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic Northern Light dial returns. Following autumn’s  somber harvest, nature is swiftly overtaken by the harsh winter that  follows. As the world darkens, only the constellation of the Little Bear  illuminates Finland’s northern sky. Inspired by this poignant and  evocative time of year, Stepan launched two variations of his K3  collection on the first liberating day of 2011’s spring, each adorned  with diamonds shaped like the Little Bear. One model captured the  essence of the coldest winter day with a blue-sky dial, while the other  reflected the darkest nights of Finland’s winter, with a deep black  dial.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It is about the Northern Stars, which I can see during the  coldest moments of the Finnish winter, when I look up at the sky from my  workshop window.”\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetar Turbine\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpiral Galaxy Caseback\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Inspired by the rare and powerful explosion of a magnetar, this  timepiece captures the intensity of one of the universe’s most  awe-inspiring phenomena. The magnetic flares that erupt from these stars  also give rise to the mesmerizing auroras we see on Earth. The first \"  turbine \" design was created already 2003 for the Sarpaneva Oiva. Now in  redesigned form in the latest Supernova.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...Some even say it has the power to predict the Northern Lights.  Is it myth or reality? Only the daring few will ever discover the  truth....\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmic Mirage\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as exploding stars are fundamental to the universe and the  creation of life, our watches are crafted with precision and purpose,  designed to stand the test of time. The same elements forged in stellar  explosions are reflected in the durability and sophistication of each  timepiece. These watches are more than just instruments—they are a  connection to the origins of life and the ever-moving force of time.  Wear a piece of that story.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in traditional manner. Steel is real\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I cannot explain how it looks and feels to me, but it is impossible to get\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe same feelings with wood or glass. I have always liked, even  preferred the ‘essence’ of steel-cased watches, as it fits with my  desire for simplicity and the beauty you find in basic materials and  designs – whether inspired by manmade or natural elements.”\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The small dial opening challenges us to traditional methods,  while still prioritizing legibility. It’s a delicate balance, much like  the gold Moonfaces, which makes its return in the Supernova model for  the first time. The half-smiling, half-scowling Sarpaneva Moon takes  shape over a complex process.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “The Moon bothers me; even if I cannot see it, I can feel it. During the Full Moon\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand New Moon, I’m especially sensitive... I sleep badly. Am I cursed?”\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The first step requires creating a drawing six-times actual  size, followed by cutting a rough model from plate stock, one piece  corresponding to each level of elevation of the oversized model. These  parts are then fixed together to form the model plate for the  pantograph, which will mill the various shapes into a small piece of  copper the actual size of the Moonface. This copper version, which will  serve later as an electrode, is then cleaned up and ‘fine-tuned’ by a  master engraver before the contours are electro-etched into a  steel-pressing block, creating a negative image of the face. Last but  not least, the eyes are modelled by hand into the negative image and the  whole is finished by a master engraver and diamond-polished before  undergoing hardening, followed by yet another polishing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Simple, really!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig, powerful machines are used to prototype and eventually make  small, painstaking details in Stepan’s watches – many at engineering  firms in Helsinki itself, rather than the usual route of outsourcing  component manufacture to Switzerland. The dial parts are made by us, the  hands are Stainless Steel and finished to perfection without cutting  corners. Well, we do – but then it is about polishing, beveling, black  polishing and matting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enote: all pics from Prototype watches\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarpaneva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47199201886379,"sku":"supernova-moonphase-grey-white-gold","price":29600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2783\/3515\/files\/5651676249.jpg?v=1780788011","url":"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/products\/sarpaneva-supernova-moonphase-grey-white-gold-moons","provider":"Exquisite Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}