Antarctica Interpretation
Solune Médaillon Antarctica Straw Marquetry
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The Solune Médaillon Antarctica – Straw Marquetry Edition celebrates Swiss métiers d’art through the delicate mastery of straw marquetry by Sabine Aucoulon.
Three medallion variations reveal the poetic beauty of straw — its subtle reflections shifting with the light, evoking the ever-changing landscapes of Antarctica: shimmering ice, windswept plains, and endless horizons.
Each dial captures nature’s purity in geometric abstraction, where every straw is hand-laid and polished to perfection. A dialogue between natural material and horological art, it embodies a serene encounter between craftsmanship, light, and the frozen majesty of the South Pole.
Technical specifications
- Medaillon Technique: Straw Marquetry
- Dial: Infinity dial in stamped and tinted brass
- Case Diameter: 43 mm
- Case – Material: 904L Stainless Steel
- Case Finish: Diamond-polished, matte, micro-blasted surfaces, anti-fingerprint coating
- Case Color: Natural steel
- 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
Companion
Sabine Aucoulon
Delivery & Pre-order
Delivery may take from 3 to 6 weeks as your dial will be crafted on demand by our companion artisans. You will receive updates at each stage of the creation process until your unique piece 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 and 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, we will refund the deposit 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 your 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 this case, no refund can be claimed.
Crafted by Hand, Each Medalion is Unique
Frozen Radiance, In Straw
Guided by the dialogue between light, color, and silence, Sabine Aucoulon reinterprets the Antarctic landscape through the refined art of straw marquetry. Each dial is hand-laid from cut and polished straw, its shifting reflections revealing iridescent blues, pale whites, and soft auroras that evoke ice fields and distant skies.
Every variation is unique — the tilt of a straw, the meeting of hues, the rhythm of light. Still to the eye yet alive in motion, these compositions capture the frozen beauty of Antarctica, a serene meditation on nature’s geometry and the living soul of material craftsmanship.
Artistic Craftsmanship
Discover the Art of Straw Marquetry
Rooted in centuries-old tradition and practiced by only a select few, straw marquetry stands among the most refined expressions of decorative craftsmanship. In the hands of Sabine Aucoulon, this demanding art becomes a study in light and texture, each strand of straw carefully split, pressed, and positioned by hand to form subtle, radiant compositions. The material’s natural brilliance reveals infinite tonal variations, turning every dial into a living landscape of reflection.
Free from mechanization, Aucoulon’s marquetry celebrates time, gesture, and intuition. Every pattern emerges from the quiet dialogue between the artisan and the straw, where precision meets emotion. Enduring yet fragile, her creations embody the soul of true artistry: a meeting of nature, patience, and the timeless beauty of human craft.
Our Artistic Companion
Sabine Aucoulon
Sabine Aucoulon has dedicated her artistic life to exploring light through matter — weaving together straw marquetry and embroidery in a dialogue of texture, reflection, and emotion. Trained at the Beaux-Arts and shaped by her time in Berlin, Reims, and now Angers, she draws inspiration from nature’s quiet rhythms and organic geometries.
Working entirely by hand, Sabine transforms humble straw into luminous surfaces, where color and sheen shift with every angle. Her compositions — abstract yet deeply sensory — capture the fragile balance between structure and spontaneity.
Beyond her studio, she shares her craft through exhibitions and workshops, passing on a savoir-faire both ancestral and ever-evolving. Through each creation, Sabine Aucoulon redefines contemporary métiers d’art, giving voice to the poetic and enduring dialogue between light, material, and the human hand.
ETA 2892-A2 in TOP Grade
A reliable swiss movement, elevated with exceptional finishes
The Swiss ETA 2892-2, elevated to TOP grade, embodies precision and artistry. Adorned with refined finishes, it offers a choice between a star-inspired rotor or an exclusive hand-painted Antarctic scene by André Martinez.
Movement Specification
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 known for its exceptional strength and refined brilliance, the Solune case is inspired by celestial shapes and cosmic light.
Its sharp, angular lines make a bold statement, embracing a design that isn’t afraid to take risks. This striking geometry goes beyond aesthetics, inviting the wearer to explore the interplay of shadow and light, with polished edges that capture and reflect every ray.
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.
Eclipse Dial
The Eclipse Dial mesmerizes with its concentric, elliptical patterns, drawing the eye into a visual journey of depth and motion.
Inspired by the interplay of light and shadow during an eclipse, the design naturally guides the gaze toward the medallion at 6 o’clock, emphasizing its central role.
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