SPRING DRIVE OMIWATARI

Every winter, the water of Lake Suwa freezes, and most years, a long ridge appears in the ice from one side of the lake to the other. Tradition says this is the "Omiwatari," or where the gods walk on ice. True or not, the legend has inspired the artisans at the nearby Shinshu Watch Studio to create a dial of exquisite subtlety for this hand-wound Spring Drive watch. It has the color, feel, and texture of the snow-covered ice of Lake Suwa. The movement is Spring Drive Caliber 9R31, a two-barrel structure that offers a 72-hour power reserve when fully wound. Its exquisite finish is visible through the exhibition caseback along with the power reserve indicator.