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SEIKO BRIGHTZ ANANTA

Precision engraving · Case and bracelet

SEIKO BRIGHTZ ANANTA hand-engraved watch

The project

Moon Through the Clouds

Inspired by the bold, blade-like design language of the original Panerai case, this commission was created to complement—rather than overpower—the watch's distinctive character. The bracelet is structured around the interwoven pattern of the tsuka-ito, the traditional cord wrapping found on Japanese sword handles. This foundation is combined with Japanese family crest motifs (kamon) and flowing classical scrollwork, creating a seamless dialogue between Eastern symbolism and traditional ornamental engraving. The case and clasp are centered around the theme of "Clouds and Moon," portraying a luminous moon partially veiled by drifting clouds. A selectively gold-inlaid moon emerges from the darkened background, while the contrast between deep shading and bright hand-cut surfaces enhances the engraving's depth and atmosphere. The result is a composition that balances strength with serenity, expressing the quiet elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics while remaining faithful to the original spirit of the watch.

Details

Watch
SEIKO BRIGHTZ ANANTA
Technique
Traditional hand engraving
Composition
Floral and geometric motifs across case and bracelet
Studio
Mr. Nine Engraving · Taiwan

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