The latest edition of ArtyA’s Tribute to The Swiss Alps is the ArtyA Snowflake Crystal, featuring a full crystal case perfectly transparent in order to maximize the see-through effect of our exclusive skeletonized snowflake full white movement.
This incredible watch has a Lab-created synthetic sapphire case that has the same physical properties, visual characteristics, and hardness level as the natural sapphire gemstone. Natural sapphires are created in the earth and mined, which makes them rare. The synthetic stones (known as corundum, a chemically pure, aluminum oxide) are created by man in a carefully controlled laboratory environment.
This case is incredibly scratchproof because of the remarkable hardness of sapphires – 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (approximately 1800 Vickers, the third hardest mineral, after diamond at 10 and moissanite at 9.5.
This is why it is long difficult and costly to create a full sapphire case to the high standards of ArtyA
There is another side of this material for ArtyA, one that is of high interest to us – You see, sapphire has properties and powers that we can feel and enjoy.
Sapphires have, for centuries, been seen as symbols of the heavens, guardians of innocence, bestowers of truth, and promoters of good health. Sapphires are believed to bring gifts of fulfillment, joy, prosperity, inner peace and beauty. Some wore sapphires to ward off illness or as a protection while traveling.
Sapphires preserve the wearer from envy and attract divine favor. In the 12th Century, the sapphire was known as the most appropriate stone for ecclesiastical rings.
In the Middle Ages, people believed wearing a sapphire suppressed negative thoughts. It also has been long believed to have curing power for natural ailments. In ancient Persia, when ground up, sapphires were used as an all-purpose medicine. Ivan the Terrible of Russia stated that the sapphire strengthened the heart and muscles and endowed a person with courage.
But the most important attribute of the sapphire was said to be the protection against sorcery- it was thought to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender.
Sapphires help you connect to the universe -- they can open your internal and spiritual self to the powers of the universe.
And this is one of our goals at ArtyA...
Due to its sapphire crystal case and its unique design, the Artya Snowflake Crystal is like a magical snowflake, sitting gently on your wrist, giving you good vibes and good energy.
Creating this incredible timepiece has been challenging and extremely difficult, but the result is simply amazing, powerful, elegant and timeless.
Specifications:
Fully transparent pure sapphire crystal case with anti-reflective treatment
ArtyA exclusive and registered manual winding skeleton Snowflake movement
Hours, minutes
Power reserve: 52h
Size: 46 mm
Screwed down full sapphire back case
Sapphire crown
Hand-made leather strap with ArtyA special stitching
Water resistance: 30 meters
Price: On demand