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The new model Tourbillon of the independent watchmaker from Japan Hajime Asaoka was released because of collaboration with the artist Takashi Murakami. Murakami is one of contemporary Japanese artists; his diverse activities include art, design, animation, fashion and popular culture.
Tourbillon watch by Hajime Asaoka and Takashi Murakami
Design of the new watch Tourbillon completely was developed by Murakami at the Tokyo studio Hajime Asaoka. The model, combining peerless quality of watchmaking and modern art, is presented in the round case, made of polished stainless steel. The case diameter is 42 mm and thickness - 9.4 mm. The crown, located at the 3 o’clock position, decorated with the brand’s logo. On matt black lacquered dial is inscribed in red – “Death takes no bribes”. At the top of the dial, there are images of human skulls, another skull is depicted at the 6 o’clock position. The hour hand is sword-shaped, and the minute - serpentine shape. At the left side of the dial is located a minute tourbillon.
Tourbillon watch caseback
The new Tourbillon watch is equipped with manual winding caliber T1001. The mechanism is equipped with functions of hours, minutes and tourbillon.
The watch comes on a black leather strap with a stainless steel buckle.
Official site of Hajime Asaoka.
Written by Angel
Tourbillon watch buckle
24.12.2012
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