Latest work: Pastorale II
Fast forward three years, Pastorale II is now launched in 2024. Pastorale II features an 18K gold case, with upgraded movement finishing and a refined dial design. Cased in 38.5 mm diameter and 9.5 mm thickness, Pastorale II is the epitome of a modern dress watch.
Fast forward three years, Pastorale II is now launched in 2024.
The dial showcases 18K gold champlevé craftsmanship, with partly laser-engraved indices and lettering filled with enamel, giving this dial a metallic texture. The hour, minute, and second hands are first mirror-polished and then heat-blued, after which they are hand-bevelled for a more sophisticated three-dimensional effect. The elongated lugs are transferred, while the bezel and case back boast added snail polishing, creating refined and elegant curves. The case back engraving filled with cinnabar lacquer (also traditionally referred to as "Chinese red") subtly conveys the product's cultural heritage.
The in-house Cal. 1810 movement by Qin Gan consists of 143 parts, featuring a traditional lever escapement and an 18-screw balance wheel, which provide approximately 36 hours of power reserve. The main plate and gear train are entirely handcrafted, with a silky Côte de Genève, sleek inner and outer chamfering, as well as fine gold chatons. In the mountainous city of Chongqing, far from Switzerland and its watchmaking industry, master watchmaker Qin Gan redefines the boundaries of craftsmanship and aesthetics and he does so completely independently.
Fast forward three years, Pastorale II is now launched in 2024.
Pastorale II is available in two versions: a white gold case with a champagne dial and a rose gold case with a silver dial. Priced at USD 48,300, with 15 pieces expected to be produced each year.
Key Specifications
Case
- Case material
- 18K white/rose gold, polished
- Diameter
- 38.5 mm
- Height
- 9.5 mm
- Glass
- Sapphire with anti-reflection coating
- Buckle
- 18K gold pin buckle
- Lug to lug distance
- 46 mm
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Case Maker
- VSC MANUFACTURE
Dial & Hands
- Dial
- Champlevé enamel on gold base
- Hands
- Blue steel, hand bevelled
Calibre
- Dimensions
- 30.5mm x 4.6mm
- Function
- Hour and minute, small seconds at 6 o'clock
- Components
- 143
- Jewelling
- 18
- Power reserve
- 36 hours
- Escapement
- Bevelled and polished lever
- Frequency
- 18,000 BPH(2.5 Hz)
- Balance spring
- Nivarox™ flat spring
Pricing
USD 48,300 (before tax)