The Sarpaneva Supermoon, Once more to Fundamentals for the Finnish Watchmaker

If I had been requested which might be probably the most emblematic watch ever created by Sarpaneva, my reply may very well be fast, resolute and irreversible. It must be the Korona, and to be rather more precise, the Korona K3 with its openworked dial and partially seen double-moonface beneath. First launched in 2008 by Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva, this watch summarizes the whole thing. It doesn’t get any larger. As we converse, this discreet watchmaker presents a loyal tribute to the K3, the Sarpaneva Supermoon, with refined however important updates.

The defining parts of the Sarpaneva Korona assortment, which contains the fundamental time-and-date Korona K1 and the moon-equipped Korona K3, are the signature scalloped case and the grid-like openworked dial. With the K3, Stepan added his signature moon complication with an outsized rotating disc beneath the dial that features two moon faces. His stylized celestial physique has change into larger than solely a design side nonetheless the mannequin’s emblem and signature type.

The distinctive Korona K3 was first launched 16 years prior to now, in 2008, and has not aged a bit since its introduction. Nonetheless, this 12 months, Stepan Sarpaneva has decided to pay tribute to this essential watch by relaunching it with some updates.

The Sarpaneva Supermoon, because it’s now named, feels very acquainted. It is housed throughout the distinctive Korona-style case, with its scalloped sides and combination of sharp angles and concave/convex shapes. Fairly restrained in its dimensions, the 42mm diameter is compensated by a relative thinness of 11.4mm and a dimension of merely 46mm. The brushed and polished case is comprised of high-grade Outokumpu stainless steel from Finland, outfitted with sapphire crystals on either side, a screw-down crown at 4 o’clock and waterproof to 100m.

What points most is the dial. This restricted model Sarpaneva Supermoon should not be solely a celebration of the distinctive Korona K3 however as well as reveals how enduring Stepan’s design was – no matter its excellent originality. As soon as extra, the design of the dial feels acquainted, nonetheless important changes have been made. The skeletonized grid, comprised of a hand-finished metallic side, now has a definite pattern which radiates from the lower moon opening. The hour markers moreover fluctuate in measurement and are greater on excessive. This can be outlined by the elevated measurement of the moon faces, which are comprised of engraved white gold and now measure 12mm in diameter. The current state of the moon is displayed throughout the opening at 6 o’clock, whereas the other moon disc is partially revealed beneath the grid, together with a contact of nostalgia and thriller – like a moon displaying by way of the branches in a forest at evening time.

Time is indicated by Sarpaneva’s signature two-tone arms, with polished and matte surfaces, enhancing legibility whatever the complexity of the dial. Under the sapphire once more, wound by a skeletonized rotor with a white gold moon and weights, is a modified Soprod A10 automated base with an in-house moon half module on excessive.

The Sarpaneva Supermoon could also be delivered on a set of leather-based straps in assorted colours and skins. Moreover out there’s Sarpaneva’s Moonbridge metallic bracelet. A restricted model of 12 objects, this Korona K3 tribute is an actual collector’s watch that retails for EUR 19,000 (excl. taxes). For additional particulars, please go to studiosarpaneva.com.