Instantly recognizable by his bold use of colorway and geometry, Alain Silberstein is the "enfant terrible" of watchmaking. Truly exemplifying Silberstein's vision of blending high horology with Bauhaus design, the present timepiece features an extremely simplified case (after Bauhaus’ motto “forms follows function”) whose only concession to frivolity is the triangular Silberstein crown. This simplicity is contrasted by the incredibly elaborated polychrome enamel dial representing a yellow Chinese dragon hovering above a raging turquoise sea underneath a dramatic sky draped with blue and red clouds. This juxtaposition renders the timepiece incredibly powerful aesthetically. Moreover, the dial was made by Michel Vermot, the leading cloisonné enameller of the 1990s, who led the team at Donzé Cadrans.
The movement powering this timepiece deserves a mention as well, as it is the ETA 2892-A2, the absolute top of the line for the company and considered one of the most accurate and reliable movements ever devised.
The attention to details of Alain Silberstein is apparent when looking at the plethora of accessories and documents the watch comes with: not only the customary watch Certificate, but also a CETEHOR (the French accuracy rating bureau) accuracy rating, a certificate for the enamel dial (signed by enameler Michel Vermot), and a box including a most exemplary array of goods: an additional bracelet, an additional clasp, watchmaker’s screwdriver and bracelet-removal tool, and a tool to be fit on top of the triangular crown for a hassle-free winding experience. The fact that this watch comes from Japan - as highlighted by the presence of the Japanese instructions on top of the Japan-boutique stamped Guarantee - means that, as it often happens with Japanese collectors, the watch has been preserved in absolutely immaculate condition, even retaining the sticker to the back.