SŪ EMBROIDERY · APRICOT GROVE SPRING SWALLOW

Brand: Beijing (北京). Reference: BL110021. Limited 10 pieces. Official retail price: CN ￥19,800

Double swallows symbolize love. The Apricot Grove Spring Swallow (杏林春燕) also denotes success in imperial examination and fame.

Sū embroidery (苏绣), Chinese intangible cultural heritage, originated from Suzhou city, Jiangsu province of China. Watch dial hand made by master of Sū embroidery from Zhenhu sub-district of Suzhou city, where the most famous Sū embroideries are made.

This embroidery is made using fine silk threads, which is not very common, because compared with thick thread, this embroidery takes more time and patience, thus more exquisite in detail.

MOVEMENT
Quartz. Swiss Made. Functions: Hour, minute.

CASE
Stainless steel. Diameter: 38 mm. Thickness: 8.3 mm. Water resistance: 3 ATM. Luminescence: No lume. Dial: Su embroidery. Hand made. Crystal: Sapphire crystal. Case back: Fixed with screws. Not transparent. Stainless steel case back. Hands: Copper material Crown: Push-pull. Pumpkin shape.

STRAP
Cowhide leather. No quick release: Need tool to remove strap from case. Clasp: Butterfly clasp. Stainless steel clasp.