[News] Sarpaneva Lunations black ruthenium

[Nakkdry]

Not only is Sarpaneva Lunations uniquely precise in its display, it is also uniquely precise in the way it is set: Pulling the crown at 4 o’clock out to the first position allows the wearer to set the phases of the moon display. An integrated phases of the moon scale, engraved on the back of the watch provides additional guidance on getting the display as close to the actual lunar cycle as possible. Sarpaneva Lunations can also be easily customised to reflect the lunar cycle in both northern and southern hemispheres. 

The Lunar Effect

The phases and the power of the Moon does influence Stepan`s mood and behavior.  His lunar rituals and traditions continue to celebrate in his mind. Two nights before the full Moon, one will know for sure – Stepan is up all night. Sometimes new design, an old idea or the buzzle floating in his mind creates watches we see today.

The Moon is an important natural element and impacts various aspects of nature. Moon`s gravitational pull affects the ocean tides, and its light influences the behavior of many animals, particularly nocturnal ones. The Moon is a symbol of natural balance and harmony. No wonder it is the favorite complication of Stepan Sarpaneva.

Delivery time 4-12 months

[Nakkdry]

39500€, it'll stay a dream watch like the previous Lunations 

That beveled bridges grid is insane, big step up from Stepan!

[TimeTexas]

So its interesting to see both Sarpaneva and Holtihnrichs take enormous steps up in price. I think part of that is driven by the time it takes to do some of the hand finishing. I know that when I talked with Holthinrichs they indicated it was taking nearly double the time for the finishing on the Ornament models as they estimated. That eats up a lot of resources.  But they also don't want to lessen the final product, so it kind of makes sense for small independents with limited resources to devote those resources to pieces that make more. i have not looked as closely at the Sarpaneva as the Deconstructed from Holthinrichs, but it certainly is an enormous step up in the amount of work involved, but also a big step up in cost.

I understand that Holthinrichs will have a newer version of an "entry" level watch coming soon. It seems that Sarpaneva has done a really good job of growing S.U.F. to be that entry level. I think that's a really smart thing to do and bodes well for the future as they move up market.