On the Wrist, an Eternal Colossus: Loresum "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" Limited Edition Watch

A Historic Dialogue Between Eastern Artistic Treasure and British Watchmaking Craftsmanship
British vintage-inspired watch brand Loresum presents its new limited-edition art watch series – "The Great Wave off Kanagawa". This series directly captures the most renowned masterpiece by the Japanese Ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai from the Edo period, condensing its majestic and turbulent scene onto the compact canvas of the watch dial. It pays homage to its timeless artistic spirit and its profound impact on global art history.

Honoring a Confluence in Art History: The Eternal Wave from Edo to Impressionism
"The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is not only a symbol of Japanese culture but also a key vehicle for the "Japonisme" trend that swept Europe in the 19th century. Its dynamic composition, capture of natural force, and unique use of blue (Prussian blue) deeply inspired Western Impressionist masters, including Van Gogh and Monet. Loresum's selection of this work aims to commemorate this history of East-West artistic fusion. The brand's Creative Director stated: "We are not merely recreating a famous painting on the dial; we are permanently engraving a moment that changed the perspective of Western art. This watch is a chapter of art history worn on the wrist, commemorating the spiritual resonance across time and space between Katsushika Hokusai and Monet."

Ingenious Design: Vintage Style Embodying the Soul of Ukiyo-e
To perfectly harmonize with the classical aura of the artwork, Loresum specially selected an elegantly vintage oval-shaped case with smooth, gentle lines. The dial features a meticulously crafted light golden background, resembling aged classical drawing paper, fully presenting the iconic indigo waves, the snow-white Mount Fuji, and the gradient colors of the sky from "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," with exquisite attention to detail. The case is crafted from light golden stainless steel, offering a subtle and soft luster.

The watch is powered by a micro-rotor automatic winding movement. Its ingeniously designed semi-circular rotor moves like a dynamic pearl during operation, not only saving space and revealing the movement's structure but also adding an element of mechanical artistry to the timepiece. It is paired with a hand-stitched high-quality leather strap, ensuring wearing comfort while further accentuating the overall craftsmanship and thoughtful design.

MOVEMENT

Hangzhou HZ5000a mechanical movement with customized heat-blued screws

Micro-rotor

42-hour power reserve

Automatic and manual winding

CASE

1970s-inspired Ellipse case

Size 35.5 (W)  x 39.5 (H) mm

Thickness: 9.4mm

IP gold stainless steel

Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

See-through sapphire crystal screw on caseback

DIAL

Gold color with Kanagawa Great Wave off Kanagawa printing

STRAP

Black leather by Monves

Quick release system

Width 18mm

WATER RESISTANT

30M/ 3ATM

LIMITED EDITION 200PCS