AWAKE Sơn Mài - Frosted Leaf 'Union Jack' - Limited Edition
Available from June 13th 2026
Limited Edition of 50 Pieces
A tribute to craftsmanship, culture, and a long-standing relationship with the British market, the Awake Sơn Mài – Frosted Leaf “Union Jack” is a striking expression of modern Métiers d’Art watchmaking. Limited to just 50 pieces, this special edition reinterprets the colours of the Union Jack through a deeply layered, handcrafted dial unlike anything else in its class.
At its core is Awake’s signature Sơn Mài lacquer technique, elevated here with the introduction of a highly detailed figurative motif for the very first time. Each dial is built through a meticulous process combining natural lacquer, pigments, and pure silver leaf. At its centre, a miniature representation of the United Kingdom is delicately hand-chiselled in silver leaf—subtle, intricate, and only revealed upon closer inspection.
Requiring over 15 hours of handcraft per dial, each piece is entirely unique, offering remarkable depth, texture, and light play. Awake’s exclusive luminous signature enhances this further, delivering a refined presence by day and a striking, backlit effect in low light.
Housed in a 39mm recycled stainless steel case, the watch is powered by the reliable La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, offering a 68-hour power reserve and visible through a sapphire caseback. Completing the piece is a handcrafted nubuck leather strap in deep blue, accented with red stitching—a subtle nod to its inspiration.
A rare fusion of artistry and watchmaking, created for collectors who value both meaning and craftsmanship.
Key Features
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Limited to 50 pieces worldwide
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Handcrafted Sơn Mài lacquer dial with silver leaf detailing
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First-ever figurative motif integrated into the Frosted Leaf technique
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15 hours of artisanal work per dial
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Exclusive luminous signature for enhanced depth and legibility
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La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement (68-hour power reserve)
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Recycled stainless steel case with sapphire caseback
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Handcrafted French nubuck leather strap
Specifications
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Reference: Sơn Mài – Frosted Leaf “Union Jack”
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Case Material: 316L recycled stainless steel
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Case Diameter: 39mm
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Lug-to-Lug: 45.6mm
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Thickness: 11.8mm (10.9mm without crystal)
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Lug Width: 20mm
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Dial: Handcrafted Sơn Mài lacquer with silver leaf gilding
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Hands & Indices: Super-LumiNova® BGW9 with Awake luminous signature
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Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire
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Caseback: Screw-down sapphire display
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Water Resistance: 50m (5 ATM)
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Movement: La Joux-Perret G101 automatic
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Power Reserve: 68 hours
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Strap: Blue nubuck leather with red stitching, rubberised calfskin lining
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Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle
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Warranty: 3 years
Availability
Available from June 13 through Time+Tide and selected UK partners. Strictly limited allocation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: AWAKE
Condition: New
Case Size: 39.0 mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Dial Colour: BlueRed
Colour: Silver
Movement: Automatic
Water Resistance: 50 m
Power Reserve: 68 hrs
Glass: Sapphire
Style / Type: Dress
Strap: Other
Lug Width: 20 mm
Strap Colour: Blue
VAT PRICING + CUSTOMS
VAT Pricing & Customs
If you're purchasing from outside the UK, you may need to pay import duties and taxes upon delivery. This includes all EU countries following Brexit (from 1st January 2021).
Purchasing from the UK
All prices displayed already include 20% UK VAT.
No additional taxes or fees are required at checkout.
Purchasing from the EU
Prices shown exclude UK VAT.
We will not charge VAT, but your country's customs will apply local VAT and any import duties upon delivery.
Import Duties & Taxes (EU)
Orders are shipped via DHL Express, which calculates and collects any required VAT/duties before delivery.
These charges are set by your country’s customs, and neither Time+Tide Watches nor DHL has control over them.
Estimated Import Costs (Based on a £1,000 Watch)
- EU Countries: VAT approx. 15–24% (£150–£240)
These rates are estimates and may vary.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at sales@timeandtidewatches.co.uk.
SHIPPING
Local orders over £50 immediately qualify for FREE shipping. Items will be dispatched within 3 business days of purchase unless specifically advised otherwise within the product description.
Tracking details of all shipments are emailed upon dispatch. All shipping enquiries should be sent to sales@timeandtidewatches.co.uk
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Your item can be returned within 30 days after purchase for any reason for a full refund. Return requests can be initiated through the self-serve form at the bottom of our Refunds and Exchanges page. Once your request is received, our team will contact you to arrange the return of your watch. Returned items must be unused and in their original packaging. We reserve the right to refuse a return if the product(s) show signs of wear.
WARRANTY
Every AWAKE watch comes with an international manufacturer’s warranty of two years.
AWAKE's warranty covers all manufacturing defects occurring during normal use, as described in their warranty conditions. AWAKE will replace free of charge any defective components due to a manufacturing error found by their workshop.
Please note AWAKE's warranty is not applicable in the following cases:
- Theft, loss.
- Wear and tear and normal ageing of the watch (scratched glass, impact on the case...)
- All types of damage to the entire watch (or part of it) resulting from improper handling or use, lack of maintenance, negligence, accident (drop, scratch, crush, broken glass, etc.), improper use of the watch or failure to follow the instructions provided.
- All types of damage indirectly related or consequential to normal wear and tear of the watch, such as non-functioning, defects or inaccuracies of the watch.
This warranty is void if the watch has been damaged by accident, negligence of persons other than authorised AWAKE sales or services agents, unauthorised service, or other factors not due to defects in materials or workmanship.
The warranty is void if the serial numbers or product date codes or other tracking marks have been removed, altered or obliterated.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you have any questions or customer service enquiries, please contact our Customer Service team at sales@timeandtidewatches.co.uk or via +447888863230.
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