Birgie | Art In Time

The Lion 318M798A0011

Glorious, majestic and protective; the lion is the epitome symbol of mastery. This hand painted timepiece is a special select from among the Wildlife series.

ShapeRound
Size⌀: 42.00mm
Height12.00mm
Glass CrystalFlat Crystal Sapphire, Scratch Resistant, 9/10 Mohs
Watch Caseback316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, Engraved with Octoganal Perpetual Pattern
DialMicro Painted
Water Resistance3 ATM, 30 Meters
MovementETA 2824-2, Swiss Made
Frequency4 Hz, 28'800 A/h
Power Reserve42 Hours
Shock ProtectionIncabloc Novodiac
Movement FeaturesSelf-Winding, Stop-Second Time Setting, Bidirectional
DisplayHours, Minutes
AccuracyAverage +/- 12 sec/day, up to +/- 30 sec/day
Self WindingYes
Bezel18K White Gold, Flat
Case Material18K White Gold (Including hands, buckle and crown)

MaterialCrocodile Leather
TypeGenuine Leather, Hand Tanned
SeamHand Sewn, High Quality
Buckle18k White Gold

Crown ArtMicro Painting of a Crown
SidesMicro Painting of the Eyes of a Lion
Dial ArtMicro Painting of a Lion

The lion is an animal that has been an inspiration to various cultures ever since the beginning of history. The noble creature is both revered and feared, often recalled with its dreadful roar. Its name has been used as a title given to the bravest of people, who are known for their skills in leadership and superintendence. The lion is titled as the king of the jungle, the protectorate among animals, and therefore, also entitled as the symbolic embodinment of the perfect judge. Commanding loyalty and being loyal both are both represented by the lion.

In mythology, the lion represents numerous conceptualizations of power. On Isthar Gates, the image of the lion is engraved as a symbol of the ever-dominant goddess. In Sumer mythology, Inanna was depicted as a lion. Egyptian Sekhmet, known as the Eye of Ra, the god of sun, was also depicted as a lion, often associated with sun, brightness, gold, perseverance, passion, courage and nobility. Vishnu is also associated with the concept of lion. Buddha sits upon a lion as a throne. It's depicted in the Greek mythology with Cybele and Phoebus; as well as griffins and the chimera. They have been depicted as protectors and guardians.

People associated with the lion are often seen as natural leaders, who have control over both the mind and the body. Since lion is a nocturnal animal, it has also been associated with mystical representations involving both the sun the and the moon in various cultures and mythology.

The epic of Gilgamesh writes such:

“You have loved the lion tremendous in strength, though seven traps you have laid for him.”

In Christianity, Jesus is also seen as the lion. In Revelation 5:5 he is mentioned as the Lion of Judah, representing divine authority.

Carl Jung, in his writings about Symbols of Transformation, points out that medieval symbology uses a pair of lions, or a couple humans riding lions, representing the passion between duality of personas that leads to the individualization of a person.

Today the lion represents for us courage and taking challenges head on. People who are associated with the image of the lion are seen as natural leaders, fighters and protectors. The majestic sense of aesthetics it imbues to the image gives lion a unique symbolization among the other animals and mythological creatures.

OTHER PRODUCTS

<p>Found in the thick tropical forests of lowlands, jaguars like terrain in which they can easily hide. Patiently waiting in cover they are said to be able to take down their prey with a single strike. It’s rumored that their native name jaguara meant a beast that could hunt its target with nothing but a single leap. It’s the largest feline in the New World, habiting a vast area from Mexico to Patagonia, populating the Amazonian forest. Apex predators at the top of the food chain, they are often solitary hunters of incredible stealth.<br /><br /><br />Their ferocity has inspired fear and awe into many cultures, often embodying their warrior class with the image of the jaguars. For Azteks this transformed into an elite institution of Jaguar Knights. Like the Eagle Warriors, the Jaguar Knights would also dress like the animals that they have embodied and adapt a uniform that looked like jaguars. The warrior culture would require the Jaguar Knights, just like the Eagle Warriors, to capture their enemies alive, as dealing a mortal blow would be seen as incapability and crude swordsmanship. The enemy would better be alive to be brought onto the altar gazed upon by the statues of the ominous were-jaguars.<br /><br /><br />These large cats were also seen as symbols of protection, as they were believed to be able to jump between the spirit world and the physical world. They were naguals, spirit animals accompanying the shaman as they transitioned to the next realm or the underworld, where more darker spirits would be waiting to ambush the mind of the spiritualist. Just as a jaguar is able to traverse in adverse conditions such as in water, swamp or the trees, such resilience would be expected from the nagual as the shaman would have to travel in different states of mind, or rather into different spirit worlds in which each would provide a different challenge to let the protagonist pass.<br /><br /><br />For the Maya, the jaguar was also seen as a symbol of strength, as their gods were often of jaguar stature. Rulers would adapt a jaguar into their names, such as Jaguar Paw or Moon Jaguar. This resulted in the association of the ruling class with jaguars as well as the hunters of the empire. For them the animal  symbolized divinity, or rather the direct application of the divinity into the worldly matters as ferocity and survival naturally became the strongest aspects of earthly life.<br /><br /><br />Their strength, durability and adaptability is often personalized with the ability to face one's own inner fears. These are seen as prerequisites for a noble character, as well as brevity required for a strong mettle.</p>

Jaguar DISCOVER

<p>Being solitary hunters, leopards are elusive creatures; often patient, focused and incredibly accurate. Creatures of the night, these noble animals have embodied distinct characteristics among other cats. They owe most of their characteristics to their incredible perception; heightened senses, precognition and an uncanny sense for danger. Both skilled at hunting and to avoid getting hunted, they contemplate high up on their trees. Their incredible patience has often been related with natural wisdom.<br /><br /><br />A companion to Dionysus, the representation of Set, the nagual of the shaman. Living in vast habitats from Africa to Indochina, they have been ingrained into many different cultures and represented in mythology. Their hibernation is equated with the flow of nature, patterning the cycle of seasons. Their ability to adapt to a variety of different habitats and conditions symbolizes the ability to align the energies around themselves to become victorious, a trait of people associated with the characteristics of the animal.<br /><br /><br />In astrology, they are known to be good companions, those who are fun and adventurous. They represent elegance and dignity; graceful yet devoid of flamboyance. They are depicted as steadfast in their goals, deviously canny about life. The symbolism represents them as naturally strong characters, embodied with solitary and independence. This leads their character to be destined for great accomplishments, an innate strength which they use to achieve greater good. This is often seen as a leader's qualities and such characters are loved in their social environments.<br /><br /><br />It’s a proud warrior, protector and the prowler. In the New World they have been the symbol of skilled warriors that command both the realm of the spirits and that of the physical. Such elegance uniting with the skilled artists of Birgie, brings you this beautifully hand painted timepiece.</p>

Leopard DISCOVER

<p style="text-align: justify;">If provided with care deserving of its marvelous character, the Galineers Cob becomes a true epitome of faunal aesthetics, the long mane and the tail flowing in an enchanting motion truly heart pleasing. Its mane is usually braided in different designs and honored with ribbons proper to various occasions. <br /><br /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Typically Irısh of origin and commonly found in Britian, they exist rather more rare in other parts of the world, making them a highly sought after breed. The primary reason behind this demand is the presence of intelligence and strength in a docile nature, a combination that quickly captivates the hearts of both horse lovers and others alike.<br /><br /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Their representation is the mysterious, enigmatic beauties, which, at the same time in possession of a reasonable amount of strength. Just as the vital role nomads have played in the refining of the Arabian horse, so did the Romanichals in the fine tuning of the Galineers Cob’s well breeding. They owe it to centuries long breeding for this singular purpose. <br /><br /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">According to the caravan lifestyle, the children often handled the horse and lived in close proximity with them like any member of the family. This was important to keep the horse from developing an excited disposition to prevent accidents from happening. Such cultivation eliminated aggressive characteristics that didn!t have any place in such a delicately practical lifestyle. Being used to this lifestyle, the horse would often result with a tempered, reliable breed that’s very enthusiastic and willing, becoming one of the most favorite of horse owners.<br /><br /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The aesthetics of its anatomy and unique beauty only match with its incredible intellect, often making Galineers Cob the prime selection for shows and competitions.</p>

Galineers Cob DISCOVER

<p style="text-align: justify;">Although they are of various appearance, the panthera that has a high level of melanin in its fur are taken as the main image of this large black cat. A clear advantage in nocturnal lifestyle, their midnight color inspires an enigmatic curiosity. The mystery quickly leaves its place for awe, as the predator exhibits excellent grace and aesthetics in its dexterous yet ferocious stature.<br /><br />The dial of this piece has been hand-painted like the rest of our works, however the portraiture on the side of the case are rather unique in the level of skill wielded by the artist. The numerous shades of color nuances applied onto the black surface creates a versatility in the application of the luminous eyes of the panthera. The difficulty in emphasizing different tones on a dark composition was overcome by applying precise brush slits to create contours. The peak of the compositions manifests on the crown however, the impossible miniature portrait painted onto its tiny surface is a whole masterwork in itself. It’s one of our unique works that we take great pride in, and for having the honor of hosting our esteemed resident artist.<br /><br />The vibrant image of the black cat feels almost lifelike, without the improvised hint of the artistic touches it would be impossible to differentiate it from the real image. These touches however, don’t make it any less realistic than the alternative. The resulting work is as inspired and powerful as any mystifying image of its sort, with the feeling of a qualified elegancy hard to find in an artistic object of this size. In such occurences, the condensation of the original image present in the mind of the artist into such a tiny canvas doesn’t come as an obstacle but rather an opportunity to express an exquisite piece of art illustrious as a clear night sky.<br /><br />Just like those who are born with the condition to see more colors than the natural spectrum available to the human eye, so does the artist depict us a reality beyond which we perceive in a standard that is barely below a hypothetical abstract higher realism. Such levels of artistic expression are hard to reach without an extraordinary medium like micro art or miniature painting. This is one of the reasons why there are countless aspects of our works that couldn’t have been reached without being expressed as micro art that is directly applied onto the surface of a watch case and the cadran...<br /><br />In this case such artistic necessities required a combination of colors to be nuanced onto the black surface. A difficult surface structure such as this necessitated for an aesthetical attraction, an active motion of beauty inspiring emotion. The specifics of which emotions were not emphasized in the composition however, because that definition belongs to the spectator. The humble accessory of the artwork is simply, yet masterfully, to amplify these extremely personal emotions born from the unique character of each individual. What the artwork would represent differs from person to person, however the way the brush strokes used to depict this aesthetical feline deepens those emotions will be empowered for every individual is in equal intensity.</p>

Panthera DISCOVER

<p style="text-align: justify;">Puma is a careful planner and a contemplative observer. It can wait in cover for a long time before diving in for the definitive strike, pinning down its opponent to the ground. It even has the capability to defeat a black bear in this fashion. Allegorically this is taken as the victory of wisdom and patience over raw brute force.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Together with their inability to scream a loud roar like the rest of its large feline cousins and their stealthy behavior, the puma, also known as mountain cats, make up a secretive, or rather private lifestyle.<br /><br />This kind of privacy, introversion and solitary conduct is associated with a strong inner peace and personal strength. Contemplative tranquility is a necessary component for personal development and is symbolized by the image of stealthy animals, such as the puma. This behavior also reflects as protective ferocity. The puma is ever watchful of the ones under its protection, standing vigil and on guard.<br /><br />The Inca have seen puma as a symbol of the earth, one of the three dimensions of their theological cosmology. Puma is the guardian of earth, the wise protector of the overworld. It’s a divine animal that gave its shape to the old capital of the Inca empire. As it has been a symbol of inner resolve and introspective power, the puma was often associated by the priests as a transition from the current world into the inner world. This form of communication between the overworld and the inner world was due to puma being a divine child of the earth.<br /><br />This was used as a metaphor when the Incan cities were formed in the shape of the puma, as when one part of the empire would lose its head, it would mean being left without any guidance and protection. For this reason puma not only represents predator resilience but also adaptability and wits. It’s the unmistakable depiction of intellect overpowering primal strength.</p>

Puma DISCOVER

<p>It’s said that the measure of a civilization is to be found in the quality of its horsemanship. The ability to handle and admire these powerful, noble creatures is seen as a challenge of refinement required to build up a proper society. The adequacy of integrating nature as a practical and essential part of human life has rewarded the practitioners of such elegant connection with mobility, sportsmanship and camaraderie with a wild child of nature.<br /><br /><br />Horses have been an utmost part of human history. They have shaped empires, fated wars, been the most crucial element for survival. Their behavior and needs determined the geographies in which populations would arise. A friend and compatriot of humans, the horse has been an integral part in the forming of societies and individuals alike. Heroes have been named alongside their horses, nations have built on the capability of employing the most masterful use of horsemanship. No true empire has been formed without the proper integration of this spirited animal.<br /><br /><br />The horse has been embodied into the image of the knight, the word cavalier has been used synonymously with the word hero, the power of the engine has been measured by the representation of horsepower. Their beautiful mane has often been depicted as an inspiration in the wind. Everything that has to do with heroism, strength and aesthetics has been associated with the image and characteristics of the horse. Those who admire these noble animals are known for their admiration for passion, magnificence and grace.</p>

Stallion DISCOVER

<p style="text-align: justify;">There have been different attempts to create similar works such as applying moisturized paper canvas onto bamboo sticks, or shaping used paper into dimension, like origami with printed letters on it, wowever no record of a direct application of micro graphite onto a three dimensional surface has been readily available to the art world. In that sense this work has not only been the first to use this technique, but also first to apply it as micro art. Incredibly thin tips are used to apply the graphite onto the paper surface, marking the work one-of-a-kind.<br /><br />The surface itself, having the necessity to hold the graphite and charcoal intact, needed to mediate paper or a paper-like substance. However, making the whole gravure from densified paper was impossible to accommodate for the cadran of a watch. The only option left was to find a way to paperize the surface of the engraving and pressure it into the flanking and cracking crevices to cover the surface without any resistance or flaking. The flanks of the case itself were also to accommodate such encasement. These concave side-surfaces were free of the obstacles present on the engraved surface of the dial, so they house some of the best aesthetically peaking micro drawings available.<br /><br />Both the exquisite handwork of the drawings and the masterful handicraft that went into the creation of the medium, as well as the design itself, was done by our esteemed artist M. Ucar. He has carried the exhibition of his previous works and turned it into a post-work to present as a separate piece itself, bestowing the spirit of the process of creatipn entwined with the excitement of post-creation.<br /><br />The horse figure has been selected for this artistic interpretation for its aesthetic compatibility and interpretability for classical depiction. The image of the horse has been used in the classical arts for thousands of years, as it has been an integral part of human life of all classes and intellectual capability. For the commoner it has been a beast of burden and a loyal companion to share the labour for sustenance. For the aristocrat it has been a comrade in arms, a portrayal of stature and prestige. For the trader it has been the most valuable of commodities, an animal of trade that requires specialized skill to handle. Even for the theocrat, the sturdy vessel on which the spread of their message was to be taken on the back with to the farthest of lands, whereas for the shaman it has been a spirit most ferocious to host. Being a loyal companion to humanity in all sections of social life has resulted in the depiction of its incredible anatomy in every artistic endeavor. The image of the horse is as attractive today as it has been all throughout the history, associated with heroism and dynamic mobility.<br /><br />The skill bestowed upon this work has been tremendous as well as the inventive design put into its pre-creation. The matching surrounding components have been selected carefully to accommodate the essentiality of the artistic message the work communicates through. It’s a special masterpiece looking for an equally unique individual with a taste of similar refinement.</p>

Mare DISCOVER