Sơn Mài / Guilloché Main
| MA | 0 of 5 | Movement architecture |
|---|---|---|
| MM | 0 of 5 | Movement manufacturing |
| EX | U unknown | Exterior manufacturing unknown |
| DH | 0 of 5 | Dial & hands manufacturing |
| CF | 0 of 5 | Craft & finishing |
| WE | U unknown | Watchmaking execution unknown |
| PD | 4 of 5 | Product development |
Not a ranking. Darker means more of the work is done inside the brand.
Evidence by dimension
MA 0Movement architecture: Stock third-party caliber
Stock La Joux-Perret G101 movement.
Supporting evidence (1)
The Guilloché Main uses the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement.
the G101 automatic movement from the Swiss manufacture La Joux-Perret
Guilloché Main Alba (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Names the stock caliber.
MM 0Movement manufacturing: Complete movement external
The complete movement is bought in.
Supporting evidence (1)
The Guilloché Main uses the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement.
the G101 automatic movement from the Swiss manufacture La Joux-Perret
Guilloché Main Alba (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
External movement.
EX UExterior manufacturing: Unknown
No source names the case maker. U until found (handbook score was 0).
DH 0Dial & hands manufacturing: Dial and hands external
The guilloché is cut by the Renzetti workshop in Italy and the lacquer applied by a workshop in Hanoi. No dial or hand work is done internally.
Supporting evidence (2)
The hand guilloché dials are made by the Renzetti family workshop in Italy.
we collaborate with the Renzetti family, one of the last European workshops dedicated to Guilloché Main
Guilloché Main Alba (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
External guilloché.
The lacquer is applied by a partner workshop in Vietnam.
We continue our collaboration with one of Vietnam's most prestigious workshops
Guilloché Main Alba (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
External lacquer.
CF 0Craft & finishing: No documented internal artisanal craft
The defining craft is performed by named external partners, so under "Internal means internal" it does not count as AWAKE's CF.
Supporting evidence (2)
The hand guilloché dials are made by the Renzetti family workshop in Italy.
we collaborate with the Renzetti family, one of the last European workshops dedicated to Guilloché Main
Guilloché Main Alba (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
External craft.
The dial is sent to Hanoi for Sơn Mài lacquer.
the dial is sent to Hanoi, where it is elevated through the application of Son Mài lacquer
Guilloché Main Alba (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
External craft.
WE UWatchmaking execution: Unknown
No source says where or by whom the watch is assembled. U (handbook score was 0).
Context (1)
AWAKE describes itself as a small team.
AWAKE is a small team.
People (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
No watchmaking staff described.
PD 4Product development: Extensive original technical development/proprietary systems
AWAKE designs the watches and directs an international network of artisans whose techniques it commissions. Level 5 would need original technical engineering, which is not described.
Supporting evidence (2)
The watches depend on external craftspeople in several countries.
Without these passionate and talented craftspeople, not a single AWAKE watch would exist.
People (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Direction of an external artisan network.
The hand guilloché dials are made by the Renzetti family workshop in Italy.
we collaborate with the Renzetti family, one of the last European workshops dedicated to Guilloché Main
Guilloché Main Alba (AWAKE)Primary source, manufacturer statementArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Commissioned bespoke dial work.
Who makes what
| Area | Component | Made by | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement architecture | Movement (La Joux-Perret G101) | La Joux-Perret | External specialist |
| Movement manufacturing | Complete movement | La Joux-Perret | External specialist |
| Exterior manufacturing | Case (316L steel, 38 mm) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Dial & hands manufacturing | Hand guilloché dial | Renzetti family workshop | External specialist |
| Dial & hands manufacturing | Sơn Mài lacquer | Unknown | External specialist |
| Watchmaking execution | Assembly | Unknown | Unknown |
| Product development | Design and direction of the artisan network | AWAKE | Internal |
History
Version 2 13 Oct 2026, mikeqtn
First evidenced profile. Proposed: EX 0 → U and WE 0 → U (no source on the case maker or assembly). Confidence A → B: the movement, dial and lacquer partners are documented, but the case and assembly are not. Reviewed and approved by mikeqtn on 2026-10-14.
Changed from version 1: EX 0 → U, WE 0 → U, evidence A → B.
Compare with version 1
Version 1 and version 2 Version 1 Version 2 MA 0 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Movement architecture MM 0 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Movement manufacturing EX 0 of 5, Version 1 U unknown, Version 2 Exterior manufacturing changed DH 0 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Dial & hands manufacturing CF 0 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Craft & finishing WE 0 of 5, Version 1 U unknown, Version 2 Watchmaking execution changed PD 4 of 5, Version 1 4 of 5, Version 2 Product development Version 1 13 Oct 2026, FALK v0.2 handbook (superseded)
Imported from the FALK Index v0.2 handbook §8 reference dataset.
Use this record
Handbook v0.2 §8 lists this record as "AWAKE — Sơn Mài / Guilloché Main".