A SERPENT'S GRACE
August Man SG|Issue 209 (January 2025)
FROM JUNGLE FANTASIES TO ARTISTIC ODYSSEYS, THESE TIMEPIECES SLITHER THROUGH HERITAGE AND INNOVATION TO CELEBRATE THE WISDOM AND MYSTIQUE OF THE SNAKE AND THE SYMBOLIC SPIRIT OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR.
ANANDHI GOPINATH
A SERPENT'S GRACE

CORUM GOLDEN BRIDGE “SERPENT”

More than a timepiece, Corum's Golden Bridge “Serpent” is a mythical journey wrapped around your wrist. The tonneau-shaped 5N 18-carat rose gold case, measuring 34mm by 51mm, is framed by sapphire crystals on all sides, allowing an uninterrupted view of the exquisite linear Calibre CO 113 movement. Comprising over 190 components, this hand-wound baguette-shaped calibre beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 40-hour power reserve. Its bridges and plates, crafted from 18-carat gold, gleam with delicate engravings, including floral elements that underscore Corum's attention to detail.

The star of the show is the dial, where a hand-painted rose gold serpent coils gracefully around the movement, its scales shimmering with lifelike artistry. Encased in a miniature jungle of hand-painted leaves and vines, the serpent seems to come alive, embodying both the mystery and vitality of its symbolic origins. Nearly 100 hours of meticulous craftsmanship bring this design to life, and it is paired with a rich brown alligator strap.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN MÉTIERS D'ART YEAR OF THE SNAKE

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