Founded by Singaporean Benjamin Chee, Celadon produces Chinese-made watches steeped in a deep appreciation for Chinese culture. The Haute Horlogerie line offers, as expected, some of the brand’s more involved and expensive models, including the Temple of Heaven — a beautiful cloisonné enamel-dialed piece within the Century collection depicting an ancient Beijing temple. Made by Grandmaster Xiong Songtao, the dial requires 25 firings as well as additional hand-hammering in order to achieve its multi-dimensional, highly chromatic effect. The hand-wound movement, meanwhile, is produced from scratch by master watchmaker Lin Yong Hua and can be customized to the customer’s wishes. Its bridges, balance cock and click reference the head and tail feathers of the phoenix, a mythological creature sacred to the Chinese imperial court.
Diameter: 42mm
Movement: Celadon CH1 or CH5 hand-wound
Water Resistance: 30m
CELADON: $14,900