AERO / Maki-e / Raijin (Thunder God) / Made by Tamura Isshu / 18K Solid Gold / Pocket Watch / aero-0411225

A supreme pocket watch made from the finest material, 18K gold, and featuring traditional Japanese maki-e lacquering.

This piece combines the traditional European craft of clock making with the ancient Japanese technique of maki-e.

The techniques of Maki-e, designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, are beautifully expressed by first-class craftsmen using first-class techniques. Each pocket watch is hand-finished, making it one of a kind in the world.

The case is made of 18k gold, making it a truly lifetime-worthy hand-wound pocket watch. Gold retains its value over the years, and the hand-wound movement can last for decades with proper maintenance, making it a watch worth passing down through generations.

Hunter case with scratch-resistant crystal.

The front and inside of the lid are finished to a simple mirror finish. The back of the main body is decorated with beautiful Maki-e (lacquerware). The inside of the lid is stamped "750" to indicate that it is made of 18k gold.

Biography

Born in 1957 (Showa 32). Lives in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Studied under Kiyose Ikko.

After mastering the traditional Kanazawa technique of "Kaga Maki-e," he created a unique, intricate Maki-e technique that is unparalleled in the world. In addition to lacquerware, he has also produced luxury perpetual cabinets and wristwatches decorated with Kaga Maki-e, and the exquisite beauty of these products, achieved through extremely precise techniques, has earned him high praise worldwide.

Media Information

*In 2009, he was featured on TV Tokyo's "100 Japanese People Who Will Change the World! JAPAN (White Star) ALLSTARS" as the "Magician of Lacquer and Gold."

Tawaraya Sotatsu "Wind God and Thunder God Screen"

Raijin Design

Tawaraya Sotatsu, considered the founder of the Rinpa school, painted the Wind God racing through the sky and the Thunder God thundering on either side of the canvas on a dynamic and grand scale. The gold leaf stretched over the entire canvas not only accentuates the shapes of the objects depicted, but also gives the decorative effect of gold itself and a sense of depth and the expanse of infinite space, making this work considered to be Sotatsu's greatest masterpiece.

A hundred years later, Ogata Korin, a successor to the Rinpa school, faithfully copied it and added his own unique modifications.

AEROWATCH

Aerowatch

Aero was founded in Neuchâtel, Switzerland in 1942 by Maxime Clevage, who inherited the skills and traditions of the Clevagie family, a family of watchmakers.

Currently, Dennis Bolzli, a veteran in the industry, is the company's president, and the company is one of the few Swiss manufacturers specializing in high-end pocket watches.

AERO's distinctive features lie in the warmth of handmade products, which are made using the ancient European "hammering technique" inherited from our predecessors and the excellent carving skills of top-class craftsmen.

In Japan, too, it has been loved by many people for over 30 years as a masterpiece with the precise mechanism that only a handmade manufacturer can offer and a beautiful form that exudes nostalgia.

The classic hands and Roman numerals are a perfect match.

The white dial also enhances the overall elegance of the watch.

At 3 o'clock is the crown for winding the mainspring and adjusting the time. The button on the crown also opens and closes the cover.

It has a traditional, old-fashioned design with a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock.

This is a hand-wound pocket watch that does not require a battery. It works by winding the mainspring, so you can enjoy the unique ticking sound of a clock.

If you place it in a very quiet place, the sound is loud enough to resonate even if it is not close to your ear. This may be a drawback for those who are sensitive to noise, but for those who love hand-wound watches and other mechanical movements, it is sure to be an irresistible, fascinating sound.