Angular Momentum "Koi In A Muddy Pond" Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed)
Jul 1st 2010 at 12:01PM

In Far East the Koi is a prized possession. In the US it is merely a large carp known to live in man-made ponds, but the valued fish are good luck, and long-lived hobby companions to many. No American Koi pond can match the lavish scenes in ornately detailed garden ponds as seen in Japan for example. Swiss Angular Momentum offers up a new timepiece with a detailed relief engraved Koi fish on the dial. This isn't the first time Angular Momentum has done the fish justice, but is a new rendition on the theme. The watch is called "The Aquarium." Probably a misnomer given that this is not where Koi fish live, but you get the idea.

The watch case is in Staybrite steel with polished and satin finished surfaces measuring 43mm wide by 16mm thick. The watch crown has a black onyx stone cabochon. The relatively high thickness of the case comes from the fact that the dial is highly engraved requiring lots of space and the intentional space between the dial and the sapphire crystal meant to enhance the look of the scene being in water.

Almost life-like in appearance the Koi and muddy bottom is engraved in high relief on 925 sterling silver and purple gold, with ruthenium treat surfaces. The Koi's eye is a diamond stone, and the ground is done in black Ishime Urushi natural lacquer (from a processed tree sap).

Inside the watch is a Swiss automatic movement. Time it told "souscription style" via a porthole and a single disc that spins behind it. A nice looking watch meant to showcase the art of the dial - as many other Angular Momentum timepieces are. Available in limited amounts soon.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: Angular Momentum, Aquarium, Koi, watch

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Jing Daily Jul 6th 2010 10:15AM

It's interesting to see the ways that luxury brands are beginning to localize some of their products to appeal to the Chinese Luxury consumer. In Louis Vuitton's latest menswear show, the collection takes inspiration from the East with Asian design touches.

Interestingly, Marc Jacobs balked at the idea that the design inspiration had a business motive behind it, while many other luxury brands seem to be openly seducing the Asian consumer. For example, where this watch was unveiled or which stores plan to carry it may give us an indication of their business motives.

http://www.jingdaily.com/en/luxury/louis-vuitton-turns-to-china-for-inspiration/