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The Watch Ho & Co x Selten Yum Cha

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Denis Peshkov
The Watch Ho & Co x Selten Yum Cha
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Watch Ho & Co and Selten have collaborated on the 'Yum Cha' timepiece, featuring a dial inspired by traditional bamboo steamer baskets. The watch utilizes complex hand-engraving and Grand Feu enamel techniques to achieve its unique aesthetic.

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This highlights the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and niche luxury consumer goods in the horology market.

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The watch is presented in a compact 38mm stainless steel case, measuring 9.95mm thick (8.35mm excluding the crystal) with a 44.5mm lug-to-lug. The solid caseback features an original illustration by artist @onehourwatch, depicting Jackie Ho as a child sharing a Yum Cha meal with his grandparents. Collectors can personalise the watch by engraving a meaningful number of their choice on the illustrated restaurant table marker. A box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the display, and water resistance is rated at 50m.

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