Asian Invasion
Whether in technique or tradition, the Japanese culture and its dedication to craftsmanship has influenced numerous luxury brands. It has even inspired some unique partnerships, such as this one between American jeweller Harry Winston and the Japanese pen maker, Nakaya. Together, the two companies created a watch and pen set paying tribute to Japanese art as well as New York City. In the Midnight Yozora Automatic, Harry Winston used urushi lacquering, raden mother-of-pearl inlays, and maki-e of platinum and palladium to create the New York night sky, perhaps as seen from the doors of its iconic Fifth Avenue salon.
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