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Awake refreshes Sơn Mài Silver Leaf watches in a 38 mm case
Awake updated its Sơn Mài Silver Leaf line with four lacquer dials and a new 38 mm case, using traditional Vietnamese sanded-lacquer work over silver leaf.
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The Gentian Blue, Java Green and Indian Red versions join the core collection with production limited to 100 pieces per color each year. Purple Viola is a 200-piece limited edition.
Each watch uses a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a stated 68-hour power reserve, a steel case rated to 100 meters and sapphire crystal. The listed price is €2,640.
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