KAMINARI
The project timepiece is inspired by the 12th of the 72 poetic microseasons in Japan that is called kaminari sunawachi koe o hassu (雷乃発声), or the rumbling of the distant thunder, which falls at the end of the Spring Equinox in Japan. Drawing from this inspiration, the design shows a visual interpretation of the kaminari (雷) through the hand-finished graining on the brass dial base, radiating a frosted yellow gold hue. Beneath the surface lies a hand-finished manually wound movement adorned by artisanal techniques that includes anglage, perlage, and frosting.
A Personal Horological Journey In Between Manila and Tokyo
Nico Moreno is a Manila-born entrepreneur and watchmaker with a background in Physics and Materials Science. Nico's journey led him to Tokyo, Japan, where he enhanced his skills and crafted Kaminari, a testament to his passion in artisanal watchmaking techniques.