Inspired by the motion of the sea, this latest Mtiers d'Art creation highlights a gemstone used for the first time by Blancpain Mexican silver obsidian, as well as a favourite Blancpain technique, Japanese rokush patina.

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pThis new strongBlancpain /strongcreation is distinguished not only by its aesthetic elegance, but also by its technical elements. Unveiled as a pre-Basel creation, the new emMandeacute;tiers dandrsquo;Art /emtimepiece called strongThe Great Wave /strongis a rhetorical definition of the infinite sea. Using the silver obsidian for the very first time as its dial, the horology masterpiece is one-of-its-kind in the watch brandandrsquo;s portfolio.andnbsp;/p
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pThe shimmery surface of the dial features a gorgeous handcrafted white gold patina forming the waves, whose design is inspired from emthe Great Wave off Kanagawa/em - a Japanese woodblock print created by artist Hokusai. The design is a beautiful medley symbolising power and motion with the wave motif crafted by Blancpainandrsquo;s master engravers. The obsidian stone, known for channeling positivity, encompasses purity evoking balance and a feel good aura around the wearer.andnbsp;/p pandnbsp;/p
pFor this timepiece, Blancpain has modified the famous hand-wound 13R0 caliber which was part of their limited edition timepiece strong8 Jours Manuelle/strong, calling the progress a 13R3A movement. The power reserve display appears on the bridge side of the model so as to provide suff...