“Zellige” watch

“The “Zellige” watch is inspired by a fragment of Zellige from Tlemcen in Algeria dating from the 14th century which can be admired at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

The Art of Zellige is an infinite repetition of geometric patterns and colors.It is the illustration of a fundamental precept of the Islamic Sacred Arts : “Harmony is born from unity in multiplicity” (al-wahda fil-kuthra). The hypnotic pulsation generated by these harmonious repetitions invites the believer but also the layman to meditate on the grandeur and functioning of the Universe .

Model Specifics

Off-center time

Central seconds

Multi-level dial

Grade AA Lapis Lazuli sculpted by our workshop

Upper and lower rings in solid Argentium

Diameter 42mm

Thickness 10.7 mm

Transparent background

Front/rear windows in sapphire crystal

Automatic movement

Bracelet with folding clasp

Technical characteristics of the movement

Movement: Caliber ETA 2671

Diameter: 17.5mm

Height: 4.8mm

Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/h)

Gemstone : 25 jewels

Power reserve : 38 hours

Swiss-made

Techniques used

Lapis Lazuli is hand carved using diamond tools

The original Mount is first sculpted in wax. It is then made in Argentium using the lost wax casting technique.

We carry out carving, foundry, setting and polishing in our premises.

Symbolic

Lapis Lazuli represents the celestial vault to the Sumerians . For them it was the “stone of stones”, a stone that they revered. This gem is also "a cosmic symbol of the starry night" in pre-Columbian America (CHGH)

Its very particular color “creates around its owner an aura of tenderness and sympathy” (FLAM)

Ancient Beliefs

If you find a Lapis lazuli in a dream, a situation will turn to your advantage (DERR, CANA)

If in a dream you argue with a third person about a lapis lazuli, you should not sign any contract lightly in the days following this dream (DERR, CANA )

Sources

CHGH: Jean CHEVALIER, Alain GHEERBRANDT, Dictionary of symbols , Paris, (c) R. Laffont, Collection “Bouquins”, 1989

FLAM: Elie-Charles FLAMAND, Les Pierres Magiques, Paris, (c) Courrier du Livre, 1981

DERR: Denis DERRIAD, Amulets and Talismans, Paris, (c) Solar, 1986

CANA: Pierre CANAVAGGIO, Dictionary of superstitions and popular beliefs, Paris, (c) Verviers, Marabout, 1977