Nereide Opale Blu
Following the response to the first edition, lab-grown opal returns in a new limited series. The complexity of its craftsmanship and the lengthy process required to transform it into a dial mean that only a limited number can be produced. For this interpretation, an unprecedented monochromatic blue has been chosen, revealing a rich spectrum of teal, azure and cobalt reflections as it interacts with the light. Each dial retains its own unrepeatable pattern, making every timepiece truly unique.
- Limited Edition of 600 pcs
- Price: 1550 USD
The lab-grown opal used for Nereide is created in the KYOCERA® laboratories in Japan, the only facility in the world to produce this material through a proprietary process. The formation of its structure requires extended growth periods and extremely rigorous control, resulting in a surface of extraordinary optical depth. The limited availability of the material means that we work exclusively with small batches, reserved for highly limited production runs.
Each dial is crafted from a sheet of lab-grown opal just 0.4 mm thick. Despite its exceptional hardness, the material is extremely fragile and requires a gradual, carefully controlled approach at every stage of production. From cutting and drilling to polishing and the hand-application of the indices, every step is carried out in-house using dedicated tools and a level of precision refined through experience.
Each dial is crafted from a sheet of lab-grown opal just 0.4 mm thick. Despite its exceptional hardness, the material is extremely fragile and requires a gradual, carefully controlled approach at every stage of production. From cutting and drilling to polishing and the hand-application of the indices, every step is carried out in-house using dedicated tools and a level of precision refined through experience.
The lab-grown opal used for Nereide is created in the KYOCERA® laboratories in Japan, the only facility in the world to produce this material through a proprietary process. The formation of its structure requires extended growth periods and extremely rigorous control, resulting in a surface of extraordinary optical depth. The limited availability of the material means that we work exclusively with small batches, reserved for highly limited production runs.
Each dial is crafted from a sheet of lab-grown opal just 0.4 mm thick. Despite its exceptional hardness, the material is extremely fragile and requires a gradual, carefully controlled approach at every stage of production. From cutting and drilling to polishing and the hand-application of the indices, every step is carried out in-house using dedicated tools and a level of precision refined through experience.
Each dial is crafted from a sheet of lab-grown opal just 0.4 mm thick. Despite its exceptional hardness, the material is extremely fragile and requires a gradual, carefully controlled approach at every stage of production. From cutting and drilling to polishing and the hand-application of the indices, every step is carried out in-house using dedicated tools and a level of precision refined through experience.
Our Rotor
Fitted to the Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 automatic calibre, our rotor is crafted from a brass base, which is subsequently skeletonised and engraved. Its surface is finished with a radial Côtes de Genève decoration and soleil brushing on the outer sections, before being completed with rhodium plating, which gives it its distinctive silver-toned finish and enhances every detail of the craftsmanship.
Technical Details
Ø42 mm, lug-to-lug 49 mm, total thickness 12.5 mm
Lab-grown opal with a multicolor iridescent pattern, produced by Kyocera® in Japan. Composition: 80% silica (SiO₂), 20% resin
Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 Automatic, signature rhodium-plated rotor with radial Côtes de Genève finish
316L Stainless Steel
Tungsten, Polished and Scratch-Resistant with a Hardness of 9/10 on the Mohs Scale
Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Swiss-Made BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
20 Atmospheres (200m/656ft)
Limited Edition 600 pcs
Nereide Opale Blu comes with dedicated packaging featuring an iridescent blue finish that echoes the tones and depth of the dial. Its surface catches the light in shifting nuances, evoking the optical behaviour of lab-grown opal and offering a first glimpse of the model’s distinctive identity.
