A Timepiece of Vow, Victory, and Protection
In the 12th century, Richard I of England—known as the Lionheart—invoked the protection of Saint George the Dragon-Slayer to rally his troops, securing decisive victories. His banner, the red cross of Saint George, would later become the emblem of the United Kingdom and its armed forces. Today, the Bard’s Whisper team reimagines that legend in a wristwatch, a guardian of courage and hope to accompany you through life’s pivotal moments.
Project Background
Building on our 2020 crowdfunding success with the “Madonna” model, which took eight months from funding to delivery and earned widespread acclaim, we embarked on a two-year development of “Saint George & the Dragon.” This second-phase project expanded our craftsmanship—introducing an open caseback, upgraded movement, and exquisitely refined sculpture—to achieve world-class quality.
Case & Sculpture
Full-case hand painting & engraving: The entire 316L stainless-steel case is precision-engraved with Gothic tracery: pointed-arch window motifs on the lugs, floral and Gothic wood (Hibiscus syriacus) carvings on the sides, and a sapphire caseback lens set in ornate, electro-plated Gothic script.
Brass miniature sculpture: Saint George and the Dragon modelled in fine brass, capturing delicate wing spans and heroic posture, produced via a proprietary micro-casting process with 0.3 mm resolution.
Why a Sapphire “Lens” Caseback?
Rather than a plain crystal back, we commissioned the SW200 movement with a custom “fish-scale” finish on its bridges, then overlaid it with a patterned electro-plated lens—preserving visual access to the caliber while enhancing classical beauty.
Sculptural Development
Concept & 3D modeling: Collaborating with Kaohsiung’s Thunder Art Studio, we spent six months refining the miniature sculpture’s composition, ensuring the dragon’s wings fully unfurl without obstructing the hands.
Micro-casting workflow: Over another six months, we perfected our cast-and-finish methods to reproduce the model’s finest details under magnification.
Over 150 Handcrafted Steps
Sculpture: Reverse engineering, 3D modeling, moldmaking, casting, polishing, micro-engraving, gilding, and electroplating.
Case: CNC machining (milling, drilling, chamfering), chemical etching, laser engraving, brushed and polished finishes, sapphire crystal machining, and multi-layer hand painting.
Strap: Hand-carved leather pattern, precision cutting, stitching, edge finishing, and custom quick-release fitment.
Dial & Hands
Dial design: Inspired by mid-Byzantine Chhîm cathedral chandeliers and re-colored by illustrator Chen Yuan-zhi. Each stained-glass motif is hand-matched for a one-of-a-kind palette.
Hands: Custom “sword & lance” diamond-facet hands, reflecting even off low-light sources for optimal legibility.
Crown
A 0.7 cm rose-gold–plated crown with ultra-fine hand-painted grooves (each line is 0.01 mm, one-tenth the width of a human hair), requiring hours of artisan work.
“Parliament Blueprint” Colorway
Case: Stainless steel with rose-gold PVD.
Sculpture: Hand-cast brass with rose-gold plating.
Dial: Deep sapphire-blue and violet stained-glass motif.
This palette draws from the blue of a parliamentary suit, layered with rose-gold and gilded sculpture for dynamic depth. Each brass figure, post-cast and polish, bears subtle individual variations.
Movement & Maintenance
Movement: Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic (used by Chopard, IWC, TAG Heuer, Breitling, etc.).
Service: One-year warranty; Taiwan workshop handles movement repairs or replacements. Routine servicing (cleaning & oil) recommended every 3–5 years.
Strap Innovation
Partnering with Kaohsiung’s Chang’an 35 leather workshop, we spent a year developing a comfort-release strap that balances the watch’s substantial presence. Six color options are available; each backer receives one black relief-pattern strap, with add-ons and a stretch goal for a complimentary decorative Tan-tanned Gothic-pattern strap when 300 units are pledged.
Presentation & Extras
Box: Hand-lacquered wooden case with leather travel sleeve.
Commemorative coin: Exclusive brass or silver Saint George & the Dragon medallion, modeled on an 1887 Victorian prototype, cast via our premium process.
Operating Instructions
Winding: Unscrew the crown and rotate clockwise (or wear—the automatic rotor winds the movement).
Setting Time: Gently pull crown to the second position; turn clockwise to adjust the hands.
Securing: Push crown back in and screw down to restore water resistance.
Use & Care
Not suitable for sports, swimming, showering, steam, high heat, or severe impact. Always ensure the crown is fully secured to maintain water resistance.
Warranty & Service
Duration: One year from purchase (or up to 15 months from manufacture if no proof of purchase).
Coverage: Global, excluding shipping costs, for defects and authorized repairs.
Exclusions: Cosmetic damage, misuse, water damage, unauthorized modifications.
Repair & Support
Mailing Address for Servicing:
King’s Enterprise
10F, No. 192–1 Xueqin Rd, Sanxia District, New Taipei City 237, Taiwan
With a hard cap of 400 units, the “Saint George & the Dragon” watch is a rare fusion of European legend and Taiwanese artisan heritage. Backing this project helps us launch an internationally recognized independent watch brand and continue creating thematic masterpieces.
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