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Brand: Sea-Gull (海鷗). Reference: 318.95.7025VL. Launch date: 2018-Month?-Date? Limited 299 pieces. Official retail price: CN ￥88,000

Carved lacquer is a traditional Chinese craft that involves carving intricate designs into layers of lacquer coating. To create a carved lacquer piece, skilled artisans start by applying multiple layers of colored lacquer onto an object, allowing each layer to dry before applying the next one. Once a desired thickness is achieved, the artist then carves intricate designs into the layers of lacquer. The process requires precision and patience, as each layer must be carefully applied and cured before carving can begin.

Carved lacquer has been highly valued in China for centuries and is considered one of the country's most important cultural treasures. Today, it remains an impressive art form that continues to be practiced by skilled artisans in many parts of China.

MOVEMENT
Mechanical, manual-winding. Tourbillon. China Made. Caliber: Sea-Gull ST8000. Functions: Hour, minute. Jewels: 19. Frequency: 21600 vph.

CASE
Stainless steel. Diameter: 38.5 mm. Thickness: 11 mm. Water resistance: 5 ATM. Luminescence: No lume. Bezel: Diamond and ruby bezel insert. Dial: Red. Carved lacquer. Crystal: Sapphire crystal. Case back: Fixed with screws. Transparent. Sapphire crystal case back. Crown: Push-pull. Pumpkin shape. Signed with the "S" logo.

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