KEES Engelbarts – Mokume Gane Dragon 925 Argentium Silver – Unique Piece
Kees Engelbarts perpetuates his long-standing series of unique engraved timepieces inspired by japanese myths with this mokume-gane dragon watch. The dragon is engraved out of one solid piece of mokume-gane in low-relief and the background has been etched to enhance texture and contrast.
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Kees Engelbarts is the first known artist to have used mokume-gane in watchmaking and to have engraved it, starting in the 90s. Following him, many other brands have started using composite materials in their watches, such as damast steel, layered carbon fiber, etc.
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Mokume-gane is a metalwork technique developped by Denbei Shoami, a master artisan from 17th century Japan. The technique, literally translating to "wood-grain metal", consists of layering multiple different metals, which are then etched to accentuate or change the color of the metals, as well as their texture.
For more information on traditional mokume gane and to see pieces attributed to Denbei Shoami check out NPO Japan Mokume Gane Research Institute
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Like much of Kees Engelbarts' earlier work, this watch presents evident asian inspiration, both in material choice and motifs. The front engraving depicts a japanese dragon.
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Overall, this watch perfectly embodies Kees Engelbarts' craftsmanship and style, being discrete on the wrist, but having plenty of detail when inspected more closely.
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Technical specifications:
Movement
Manual-winding mechanical
Power reserve: 42 h, 18.000 variations / hours
17 jewels
18'000 BPH
Pusher at 3 o'clock position for time-setting
Case
Argentium Silver 925
matte finish
39.5 mm x 19mm
Sapphire crystal both sides with double anti-reflection treatment
Dial
Engraved Mokume Gane (silver/white-gold) technique developped by Denbei Shoami
Strap
Exterior black alligator leather
Interior black shark leather
Solid Silver 925 Pin buckle
Weight: Total 197 grams
Limitation
Edition: – Unique Piece
Please contact me mail@kees.ch for more information and availability.
🔴 Price : incl. VAT 55'000 CHF 💰
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Contact Info
Email: mail@kees.ch
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