All about the Venezianico Arsenale Sumi-e Ink Painting Limited 500
Origin and idea
The Arsenale Sumi-e was born from the spirit of discovery that once shaped trade routes like the Silk Road: just as spices and fabrics traveled from East to West, this watch brings together two cultures that meet in the pursuit of harmony and artisanal precision. The concept is not a mere citation; it is a dialogue — an object that continues cultural history on the wrist.
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The art of omission
Sumi-e, the ink-based painting, is characterized by radical reduction: few, deliberate strokes must carry the essence. This mindset is reflected in the watch, whose dial is made of genuine Washi and, through a sparse yet powerful visual language, recalls the meditative gestures of the masters. Each motif appears like frozen movement, restrained yet full of expression.
Miniaturized mastery
Transferring Sumi-e onto a watch dial was a technical challenge: the fineness of the ink structure and the natural irregularities of the paper are reproduced through a precise, five-stage pad printing process that applies ink layers in millimeter-accurate gradations. Layer by layer, a landscape image emerges that loses none of the depth and differentiation of the original when scaled down.
Materiality and tactile feel
The case and dial meet in a deliberate contrast: the satin-finished 316L stainless steel case provides a sober stage on which the delicate texture of Washi comes into its own. This combination of strict metal and organic surface creates a tension that makes wearing the watch a sensual experience — visible and tangible at the same time.
Symbolism on the case back
The case back engraving bears the Japanese characters 墨絵 and a motif tracing ink in water; here the technique itself becomes an iconic element. The fine lines and radial depths of the engraving create movement and remind that the brushstroke in Sumi-e is a unique, unrepeatable act — a principle that also gives this edition its essence.
Mechanics and everyday life
Technically, the watch remains a reliable instrument: an automatic Miyota caliber ensures precise drive, the screwed crown and anti-reflective sapphire crystal guarantee everyday suitability. Thus, the model combines an artistic soul with solid functionality — a timepiece that endures daily life while conveying cultural substance.
Limited edition and significance
With only 500 The Arsenale Sumi-e is consciously limited to numbered editions; the consecutive number on the case back makes each watch an individual testimony of this cultural dialogue. Those who wear one of these watches own not only a technical instrument but also a small, personal artwork with stories spanning continents.
Packaging as continuation
The presentation is part of the concept: the box reflects the visual language of the dial and tells the origin story in English and Japanese on the underside. Thus, the project does not end with the watch but unfolds into an aesthetic entirety that continues the theme of Sumi-e beyond the object.
Conclusion: Wearing as participation
The Arsenale Sumi-e is more than decoration; it invites you to become part of a long tradition — a tradition where gesture, material, and silence form a unity. The piece on the wrist thus becomes a silent statement for the beauty of reduction and the art of creating meaning with few strokes. Wearing here means: recognizing, appreciating, and passing on.
Specifications
- CASE
- Ø 40 mm, lug width 44 mm, total thickness 9.95 mm
- MATERIAL
- 316L stainless steel
- DIAL
- Made from Japanese Washi paper using a five-step pad printing process
- GLASS
- Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- MOVEMENT
- Miyota 9039, automatic, 3 hands, no date display
- LUMINOUS MATERIAL
- Swiss-Made BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
- KRONE
- Screwed
- CASE BACK
- Engraved, secured with six screws
Specification of the Venezianico Arsenale Sumi-e Ink Painting Limited 500
Brand
Venezianico
Category
Dresswatch
Diameter
40mm
Strap
Kautschuk
Dial color
Mehrfarbig
Dial
Indizes
Waterproof
50m
Glass
Saphirglas
Case
Edelstahl
Movement
Miyota 9039
Type
Herrenuhr
Condition
Neu & OVP
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My name is David, I was born in the late 60s in NRW, now live and work in the beautiful Harz Mountains, and have been running this watch shop, among other things, since spring 2022.
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