Hajime Asaoka x Takashi Murakami Tourbillon

Key Points from the Discussion

• The collaboration between Hajime Asaoka and Takashi Murakami is praised as a great partnership, with the contributor noting Murakami's previous work with Louis Vuitton. A video of the tourbillon in action is shared.
• The workmanship, dial details, and sublime writing are admired, with a question about the material and application technique for the even and sharp lettering. The small smileys in the skull eyes are noted as creative.
• The watch's design, featuring skulls, gothic lettering, and smiling faces in the eye sockets, is observed to have similar artistry to Japanese anime, specifically referencing the series Death Note.
• While acknowledging the watch may not suit all tastes, its extraordinary dial lettering quality is highlighted. The contributor also finds it interesting to see the watches a watchmaker collects.
• The dial and movement are appreciated, with a humorous suggestion that Tim Burton might be interested in purchasing one. The timepiece is described as interesting.
• The author clarifies that each piece in this collaboration will be a "piece unique" and the series will be limited to ten or fewer, with each having its own unique dial design.
• The author explains that Japanese lacquer offers the strongest surface tension among inks, resulting in superior smooth thickness and flatness for the letters, which are printed by a machine Asaoka built himself.