New York Times September 5, 2016
Aka C Designed This Watch
The renowned actress, former leader of the pop group “Super Girls,” Aka Chio Wai Shan ( C)O
The Fantasy World by Aka Chio Wai Shan
52 Hertz Tourbillon Watch
In recent years, the renowned actress and former leader of the pop group “Super Girls,” Aka Chio Wai Shan (Aka C), has not only been involved in singing and acting but has also expanded her career into the field of art. As an artist, she has held multiple exhibitions showcasing her Technical PenDrawings that express her inner world, which have caught the public's attention. Hong Kong tourbillon brand Memorigin, known for its support of local artists, has invited Aka C to collaborate in designing the 52 Hertz Tourbillon Watch, themed around whales and featuring her signature black-and-white styThe 52 Hertz Tourbillon Watch is an extension of Aka's artwork "Calling of 52 Hertz." Inspired by the story of the world's loneliest whale, "52 Hertz", Aka-ingeniously incorporates a partially skeletonized design of the whale's body. This reveals the intricate workings of the tourbillon movement at the heart of the watch, reminding people to learn to be at peace with themselves and to start from the "heart."
in Aka's drawing, the whale is not swimming in the sea but flies freely in the sky with the Earth on board. The Earth is placed atop the tourbillon mechanism. This series of watches features a tourbillon movement composed of 155 components and 18 jewels, with a 40-hour power reserve and a vibration frequency of 28,800 times per hour. The tourbillon beats ceaselessly like a heart, symbolizing that as long as we learn to be at peace with ourselves and live harmoniously with all things in the universe, we can nurture boundless vitality. The brand seamlessly incorporates Aka's distinctive drawing style—black-and-white tones and intricate lines—into the dial design. Paired with a barrel-shaped stainless steel case resembling a picture frame and a white alligator strap, the watch encapsulates Aka's imaginative creations and the profound life philosophy they embody.
The watch is exquisitely packaged with a wooden watch box and a custom-made paper sleeve, showcasing meticulous attention to detail. The paper sleeve features a logo specially designed by Aka for this collaboration—a whale with the Memoriginbrand name.
I AKA has always been enthusiastic about charity. She has not only donated her artwork to the Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry for exhibitions and charity sales but has also announced that during the priority pre-order period for the 52 Hertz Tourbillon Watch (from now until July 7), a portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry to help those in need, adding significance to the collaboration.
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