Water


Technical Specifications:

Movement: automatic, power reserve of 48 hours, 28,800 vph, 24 rubies

Functions: hours, minutes,

Case:palladium plated, water resistant to 3atm, 45mm/13mm.

Dial: blue enamel, hand-decorated 3-layer dial, guilloche, engraved with mystical animal Griffin motifs in white gold, sapphires

Strap: blue, genuine alligator

Price: € 17,500

 

Origin of the watch

Power, authority, vigilance, velocity and strength – the most mysterious of mystical creatures of ancient times – the GRIFFIN, is famous for the sum total of these qualities. This truly magnificent creation is a confluence of the most powerful animals and combines the qualities of kings of animals.

It was believed that the messenger of the gods will protect securely from misfortune and bring wealth. Today, the image of this mythical animal is found in the architecture and in art of many nations. GRIFFIN - is a noble creature, which represents the protection and righteousness, and is one of the royal symbols of England.

GRIFFIN, presented on the watch dial, in contrast with his widespread predecessors and prototypes, embodies four sources, four elements; the head and wings are traditionally aquiline which symbolizes the air; the front of body and legs are leonine – the element of the earth; the tail is like a dragon's, and the dragon is a fire- spouting animal; and finally, the spine, covered with fish scales, symbolizes the element of water. The release of these watches in four colors - blue (water), red (fire), purple (air), and green (earth) - is partly due to this fact.

The Water – is the source of all things in the universe, the life and its source, the symbol of the Great Mother. The water personifies the eternal flow of the material world and symbolizes the wisdom of the higher world and the divine foreknowledge.

The blue sapphire - the symbol of justice and chastity - complements all symbolism of the design: the stamp of the wise and fair king Solomon was made of sapphire, and his throne was decorated with a fabulous stellar sapphire.