Chopard - CHOPARD Japanese lacquer (urushi) Picture (maki-e) Dial

CHOPARD Japanese lacquer (urushi) Picture (maki-e) Dial

Mar 13, 2015,06:28 AM

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 Year of the Goat (sheep).

I also found a more recent photograph of the urushi master artisan since our last meeting in 2010.

The watch was announced before Chinese New Year, or strictly speaking, it was Lunar New Year for many Asian cultures.

CLICK following URL link for the previous report:

chopard.watchprosite.com

Although we see the rose gold model in photos, it is also available in white gold case variant.

Ref. 161902-5060 – in 18-carat rose gold with special “Year of the Goat” dial

Ref. 161902-1028 – in 18-carat white gold with special “Year of the Goat” dial

Master Minori KOIZUMI of Yamada Heiando studio

I will come back with a more in-depth report about lacquer maki-e dials for CHOPARD in the near future.

It will have technical input from Yamada Heiando for a credible summary.

What do you want to know?

Regards,

MTF

This message has been edited by MTF on 2015-03-13 07:04:11

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I must say...

By: Dave G : March 14th, 2015-09:13

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

By: MTF : March 14th, 2015-16:25

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

By: CaliforniaJed : March 15th, 2015-17:56

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

Beautiful dial!

By: lhk1 : March 15th, 2015-01:19

The dial plus the movement = winner! Regards Ling

Thanks MTF !! Thought you would never ask !! My questions are:

By: GLau : April 8th, 2015-11:33

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...