CHOPARD Japanese lacquer (urushi) Picture (maki-e) Dial
Dear forumners, What do you want to know? Call for questions........ Whilst researching the next PuristS article about CHOPARD Japanese lacquer (urushi) Picture (maki-e) Dial technique, I came across better photos of the latest CHOPARD XP watch for 2015 Y...
I must say...
the artisty here is pretty amazing. The boutique at the Prince building here in Hong Kong has this piece on display and itis really a treat to see it live.
It is an Art
Japan and Hong Kong boutiques must have the largest selection of CHOPARD XP Urushi watches. Maki-e (making pictures) is truly an Art-form..... Do you have any questions? Regards MTF ...
This one may be difficult to answer, MTF, but do we know
how/why Chopard chose to make a watch with an Urushi dial in the first place? They have certainly done so in a big way, and indeed these dials are truly exquisite, particularly in the metal. Best, CaliforniaJed
Thanks MTF !! Thought you would never ask !! My questions are:
Does the master Minori KOIZUMI work full time for Chopard on Urushi dials ? If not, what else does he do ? how long does it take to paint a dial (excluding drying time)? which dials are easier to paint and which ones are harder and why ? who design the di...
