Product Materials
• Case diameter 45mm with brass 3D sculpture
• Swiss-made SW200 automatic winding movement
• Sapphire crystal glass, front and back lenses
• 316L stainless steel case (standard with black leather strap)
• 30-meter water resistance for daily use
• One-year warranty
Product Contents
Gothic Origin Watch "Divine Comedy" Inferno Canticle
"ver. Inferno Canticle - Inferno (Fluorescent)" 1 piece
Standard with handmade black leather quick-release strap
Exquisite wooden box with lacquer finish and travel leather case
Special commemorative coin included
About Artist Craftsmanship and Shipping Order
The Gothic Origin Watch "Divine Comedy" series is handcrafted by professional artists. Therefore, the shipping time is based on the artist's work schedule, and items will be assembled and shipped as soon as they are completed.
Artist's Words
Color designated by Chen Yuan Zhi, the illustrator of the first edition of Apple Daily.
"It’s amazing! The painted product exceeded my expectations!"
Overall design by Jia Longqi, a modeling/animation artist, glass craftsman, and the founder of the Taiwanese model forum "GKANDMAKE." Jia Longqi talks about the creation of this piece:
"The main challenge in designing 'Divine Comedy: Inferno Canticle' was the ultra-thin dial design and layout. The toughest part was presenting the skull's radial arrangement and the geometric distribution of the base. In addition to the original 2-3mm limited space for perspective correction, we also had to consider the overall depth and layering. Ultimately, we created a multi-layered visual effect within an extremely limited space using 0.3mm ultra-thin casting."
"This piece has already received great praise and recognition from collectors both domestically and internationally. I believe it will become a signature piece for the brand in the future."
Brass paint design by Taiwan prototype painting studio, Green Leaf Creative Studio, led by Green Leaf:
"Some of the watches feature both night light and fluorescent variations. We had to design three different color combinations, accounting for normal light sources, night light, and fluorescent effects. Balancing these visual effects in different lighting conditions, while maintaining color harmony, was the most difficult part of this project. We had to repeatedly test and adjust in various light environments to achieve the final satisfactory result."
"I hope this watch will accompany the collector through different stages of life."
Product Philosophy
Dante's Divine Comedy, a work created 700 years ago, has influenced countless subsequent creations, including those in the Renaissance period.
Cultural historian Jean-Pierre Barricelli (1912-1993) noted in his 1996 Dante Studies that: "Artists working in different media have responded to Divine Comedy with a richness of passion that even the Bible cannot rival."
In the story, Dante imagines entering a dark forest where he meets the Roman poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro), who accompanies him through Hell and Purgatory. During this journey, Dante is deeply in love with Beatrice, a woman who died at 24. She appears and guides him into Heaven, leading to his redemption.
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This project took two years to complete. While everyone may see only the final product, each line and direction of the sculpture was carefully discussed by the team. This work used 3D modeling technology and micro-casting to create this highly dimensional piece. The success of this work is thanks to veteran Taiwanese modeler Jia Longqi, who designed the miniature segments. This technique gives the ultra-thin dial metal the appearance of being thick, though it contains numerous technical details.
Craftsmanship Notes
About painting and colors:
Since this work is hand-painted, there may be slight differences in color due to factors such as the environment lighting, flash, natural sunlight, and different screens. Each paint mixing process may also have small individual variations. We will rely on the color confirmation from the artist, assembler, and brand manager to ensure the final product matches the intended color. Thus, the actual shipped paint color will be the final reference.
About micro-casting:
Micro-casting is an extremely fine deformation process that uses the flow of metal to create intricate sculpting effects. During processing, slight deformations are possible, and since the items are hand-finished, there may be slight variations in symmetry. Please understand that the angles of the petals, insect antennae, and fine branches may slightly differ.
