Verdant Resonance Tourbillon Watch

Long committed to championing the richness of Chinese culture, Memorigin, the Hong Kong-based tourbillon watchmaker, once again challenges the conventions of traditional watchmaking design. This year, the brand brings together the distinctive aesthetics of Chinese heritage with the precision of Western watchmaking craftsmanship, unveiling the Verdant Resonance Tourbillon Watch.

More than a timepiece, this exceptional creation embodies the refined spirit of the Chinese literati. From its innovative use of materials and expressive colour palette to its sophisticated mechanical movement, the watch boldly merges tradition with contemporary ingenuity, bringing a distinctive sense of Eastern elegance and modern technological sophistication to fine watchmaking.

The pairing of the guzheng and incense burner has long been an emblem of refined living among Chinese scholars and literati. The ritual of burning incense was believed to calm the mind and cultivate an atmosphere of serenity and refinement, while the delicate trails of rising smoke lent an added sense of poetry to the art of playing the guzheng.

Inspired by this timeless aesthetic, the Verdant Resonance Tourbillon Watch captures the essence of this centuries-old scene within the intimate dimensions of the dial—preserving an enduring vision of Chinese elegance, artistry and cultivated beauty.

Poetic Guzheng Melodies on the Dial

The Verdant Resonance Tourbillon Watch showcases exceptional artistry in the intricate detailing and thoughtful design of its dial, transforming scenes of refined living among ancient Chinese literati into a three-dimensional work of art upon the wrist:

• The Three-Dimensional Guzheng Seconds Sub-Dial： At 9 o’clock, the seconds sub-dial takes the form of a traditional guzheng, brought to life through an intricate three-dimensional construction. Each string is individually rendered in exceptionally fine steel wire, meticulously defined to showcase the extraordinary precision of miniature craftsmanship. More remarkably, the seconds hand is specially shaped to evoke a musician’s hand. As time passes, it glides continuously across the strings, creating the illusion of a skilful hand tirelessly plucking the guzheng and composing a timeless melody that transcends the boundaries of time.

• The Wisps of Rising Incense: At the lower right of the dial, a delicate incense burner motif is exquisitely rendered. Above it, finely engraved green luminous lines evoke wisps of incense smoke gently drifting upwards. Together with the guzheng on the left, the interplay of movement and stillness creates a poetic visual harmony, beautifully recreating the serene atmosphere of burning incense while playing the guzheng—a moment of spiritual cleansing and detachment from the worldly realm.

• Off-Centre Time Display at 12 o’clock and Tourbillon at 6 o’clock: The watch features a refined off-centre time display at 12 o’clock, creating a harmonious vertical composition with the continuously rotating tourbillon at 6 o’clock. The precise motion of the tourbillon brings dynamic mechanical energy to the elegant scene inspired by ancient Chinese culture.

The Pinnacle of Mechanical Craftsmanship

Beyond its poetic dial, the timepiece is equally distinguished by the ingenuity of its movement and structural design. The watch embraces a bold skeletonised architecture, with the majority of its movement components meticulously concentrated within the upper half of the case—a technically demanding construction complemented by a fully transparent caseback. This allows the intricate interplay of the gears and escapement mechanism to be revealed in full view, offering an unobstructed appreciation of its mechanical artistry.

More remarkably, despite the complexity of its mechanical functions, the watch measures approximately 9.2 mm in thickness, achieving an exceptionally slim and lightweight profile for a refined wearing experience. This remarkable balance of complexity and slenderness reflects the brand’s mastery of fine watchmaking craftsmanship.

Furthermore, the timepiece is equipped with a free-sprung tourbillon, significantly enhancing the tourbillon’s resistance to shocks and overall timekeeping performance. It also enables the movement to maintain long-term stability and precision, elevating the technical capabilities of contemporary high-end mechanical watchmaking to new heights.

Avant-Garde Materials Meet Traditional Hues

In both its visual expression and choice of materials, the Verdant Resonance Tourbillon Watch is equally groundbreaking. The case boldly embraces luminous carbon fibre, a material increasingly sought after in contemporary high-end watchmaking. Beyond offering exceptional lightness and outstanding resistance to shock and wear, carbon fibre is distinguished by its unique geometric patterning, ensuring that every timepiece possesses its own individual character. Adding an ingenious touch, luminous material is infused into the carbon fibre, emitting a mysterious glow in the darkness—reminiscent of fireflies shimmering beneath the night sky and lending the timepiece a distinctly futuristic aesthetic.

The watch is unified by a bold and distinctive green colour palette. From the green dial base and verdant guzheng-inspired lines to the deep green rubber strap, the lush tones not only evoke the emerald bamboo and precious jade cherished by Chinese scholars and literati, but also express a youthful and vibrant contemporary spirit. Here, traditional culture, cutting-edge technology and modern style converge in a harmonious expression of Eastern heritage and contemporary design.

About Verdant Resonance Tourbillon Watch
Retail price: HKD 39,800

Model No.
MO 1388

Case
Luminous carbon fiber case
Watch size: approx. 39x39mm
Watch thickness: approx. 9.35mm
Both sides sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 3ATM

Movement
Flying tourbillon
162 pieces of subassembly module and 37 jewels
Frequency: 28800 Oscillation/Hour

Features
Seconds Indicator
48-hour power reserve
The tourbillon located at 6 o'clock rotates at a speed of 60s for one circle
Manual winding mechanism

Dial
Luminous Skeleton Dial
Yellow Hands

Strap
Rubber strap