Product Materials
• 45mm case with three-dimensional brass sculpture
• Swiss-made SW200 automatic movement
• Sapphire crystal (front and exhibition case back)
• 316L stainless steel case (comes with standard black strap)
• Water resistance: 30 meters (suitable for daily use)
• One-year warranty
Product Contents
• Bard's Whisper – Dante’s Divine Comedy – Inferno Edition “Ver. Cosmos” (Brass Version) ×1
• Handmade black cowhide quick-release strap (standard)
• Lacquered solid wood presentation box & travel leather pouch
• Complimentary commemorative coin
About the Handmade Process & Delivery Order
Each timepiece in the Dante’s Divine Comedy series is meticulously hand-finished by professional artists. Delivery will follow the order of the artist’s production schedule, and pieces will be assembled and shipped as they are completed.
Artist Insights
🎨 Color Direction: By Chen Yuan-Chih, original front-page illustrator for Apple Daily
“Incredible! The final paintwork far exceeds expectations.”
🎭 Sculpt Design: By Jia Long-Xi – artist, animation designer, glass craftsman, and founder of Taiwan's pioneering modeling forum “GKANDMAKE”
“The greatest challenge in the Inferno Edition was the dial layout. On a mere 2–3mm thick surface, we had to create four to five different height layers to build a sense of depth.
Through constant perspective correction and the golden ratio principle, we reached extreme precision—down to 0.3mm detailing. The result is a stunning visual experience rarely seen in high-end artistic timepieces worldwide.”
“This is a truly exceptional piece worthy of every collector.”
🖌️ Painting & Finishing: By Taiwanese miniature painting master Chao Jia-Mi
“Several models in this collection utilize layered fluorescent pigments. Since each layer’s color tone and transparency affect the next, creating harmony between light-reactive effects and aesthetic appeal required constant adjustment under various lighting conditions.
Each color combination and application method is unique, making every timepiece one of a kind. Every watch is signed on the case back and comes with a blockchain digital certificate to ensure authenticity and collectible value.”
“We hope each detail leaves the collector amazed.”
Design Concept
Dante’s Divine Comedy, a 700-year-old literary masterpiece, profoundly influenced the Renaissance and countless works thereafter. Cultural historian Jean-Pierre Barricelli once stated in Dante Studies (1996):
“No other work—not even the Bible—has sparked such passionate responses from artists working across different media.”
In the poem, Dante dreams of being lost in a dark forest, where he meets the Roman poet Virgil, who guides him through Hell and Purgatory. Eventually, his beloved Beatrice appears and leads him to Paradise, granting him redemption.
In 2022, Bard’s Whisper revisited and deeply researched medieval history, culture, and documents to design this watch. The project brought together over 20 Taiwanese creatives and experts, including scholars, artists, illustrators, sculptors, engineers, goldsmiths, watchmakers, 3D modelers, animators, and blockchain specialists.
The entire creation process took over 7 months. While viewers only see the final form, every curve and contour on the sculpture was carefully debated and refined by the team.
Using advanced 3D modeling and micro-casting technology, we’ve crafted a highly detailed, dimensional dial just 3mm thick. The breakthrough lies in a unique four-layer depth structure designed by veteran modeler Jia Long-Xi. This gives the piece a deceptively solid appearance, filled with hidden craftsmanship and technical finesse.
