DELIVERY IN MAY 2026
Antarctica Interpretation
Octolune Grand Art Antarctica – Straw Marquetry, One of a Kind Edition 2023
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The Octolune Grand Art Antarctica – Straw Marquetry, One of a Kind Edition 2023 is a singular artistic expression born from the Antarctica Project, a tribute to one of the most pristine and powerful landscapes on Earth. Conceived and crafted by artist V. Bove, this exceptional piece translates the silent majesty of Antarctica into an abstract vision of ice, light, and depth.
At the heart of the dial, an iceberg emerges in an abstract interpretation, sculpted through straw marquetry with remarkable sensitivity. Hand-cut fragments are meticulously assembled to capture the shifting refractions of polar light, evoking the way Antarctic ice fractures, glows, and dissolves into infinite nuances. As light moves across the surface, the dial comes alive, revealing crystalline flashes, soft gradients, and unexpected luminosity.
Minimal yet powerful, the composition balances tension and calm, solidity and fragility. The geometry remains restrained, allowing the material itself to speak, echoing the vast silence and raw purity of the Antarctic landscape. Each reflection feels organic, unrepeatable, and deeply connected to nature.
Limited to one single piece, ever, this Octolune Grand Art creation is impossible to reproduce. No fragment can be placed the same way twice, no light can reflect identically, and no iceberg is ever the same.
In dialogue with the Octolune case, the dial becomes a frozen moment in time, where contemporary watchmaking meets artistic contemplation. The result is a profound and timeless object, capturing the essence of Antarctica through light, matter, and emotion.
Technical Specifications
- Dial: Straw Marquetry
- Case Diameter: 43 mm
- Case – Material: 904L Stainless Steel
- Case Finish: Diamond-polished, matte, micro-blasted surfaces, anti-fingerprint coating
- Case Color: Natural steel or dark grey (IP6 coating)
- Lug-to-Lug Length: 49.3 mm
- Glass: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating
- Glass Shape: Double-domed
- Caseback: Saphirre
- Strap Width : 21 mm at the lugs, tapering to 18 mm at the buckle
Movement
ETA 2892-A2
Artist
V.Bove
Delivery & Pre-order
The Octolune is offered as a pre-order. Delivery may therefore take up to three months, as the watch case is currently in production and scheduled for completion in May 2026. Once the cases are available, each dial will be crafted on demand by our companion artisans. You will receive regular updates at every stage of the process, from production to final delivery, until your unique timepiece is safely in your hands.
To reserve your watch, a deposit of 30% of the final price is required. This deposit confirms your order and allows us to begin the preparation of your timepiece.
Once your deposit is received, we will send you a payment receipt along with an official order confirmation. Please review this confirmation carefully and contact us at info@schaefer-and-companions.art without delay if you have any questions or if any detail does not reflect your intentions.
If you change your mind and cancel your order within 14 days, the deposit will be refunded in full. After this period, cancellation remains possible, but part of the deposit may be retained to cover administrative fees (10% of the deposit), banking charges, and any personalization work already carried out. Once you have been informed that your watch has entered production, the deposit is no longer refundable.
Approximately two weeks before delivery, we will issue the final invoice for the remaining balance.
Orders that have been completed but remain unpaid or uncollected for more than six months after the manufacturing date may be reassigned to another client. In such cases, no refund can be claimed.
Artistic Craftsmanship
Discover the Art of Straw Marquetry
Rooted in centuries-old tradition and practiced today by only a select few, straw marquetry stands among the most demanding expressions of decorative craftsmanship. For this unique creation, the artwork is entirely executed by artist V. Bove, whose approach transforms the material into a study of light, texture, and rhythm. Each strand of straw is carefully split, flattened, and patiently assembled by hand, revealing a natural brilliance that no pigment can reproduce.
Through subtle variations in orientation, the surface comes alive with shifting reflections, changing character with every movement. Free from mechanization, V. Bove’s straw marquetry is an art of time and intuition, where precision meets emotion in a quiet dialogue between hand and material. Both resilient and fragile, the finished composition becomes a living landscape of light, making this piece truly one of a kind, and a testament to the enduring beauty of human craft.
Illustration © V. Bove, 2023
Movement Specifications
Automatic
42 hours
21
28,800 beats per hour
Perlage, Blue screws
TOP grade (average accuracy of ±7 seconds per day)
Inspired by light, forged in 904L stainless steel
A unique case in prestige alloy
Crafted from 904L steel, a premium alloy renowned for its strength and luminous brilliance, the Octolune case reveals a sculptural architecture defined by eight distinct facets.
Each face catches light differently, creating a constant dialogue between shadow and reflection. Inspired by celestial geometry, its sharp, assertive lines express a bold vision of watchmaking, where precision meets emotion. This multifaceted design is not merely aesthetic; it invites the eye to travel, revealing new perspectives with every movement of the wrist.
Astral Hands
Inspired by the cosmos, our Astral Hands embody the celestial theme of the Solune model.
The hour and minute hands feature a refined blend of brushed and polished finishes, while the circular seconds hand, shaped as a seven-pointed star, captures the essence of timeless celestial beauty.
Astral Hands
Inspired by the cosmos, our Astral Hands embody the celestial theme of the Solune model.
The hour and minute hands feature a refined blend of brushed and polished finishes, while the circular seconds hand, shaped as a seven-pointed star, captures the essence of timeless celestial beauty.
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