A Celestial Journey for Your Wrist: The Mr Jones Watches Silver Moon Over Cuillin Skye

For those who find the relentless march of traditional watch hands a tad… uninspired, Mr Jones Watches consistently offers a refreshing, artistic alternative. Their latest limited edition, the Silver Moon Over Cuillin Skye, is precisely the kind of horological escapism we’ve come to adore from the London-based outfit. This isn’t just about telling time; it’s about experiencing the quiet, relentless passage of nature, elegantly distilled onto your wrist.

Designed by the talented artist and printmaker Paul Wardski, the Silver Moon Over Cuillin Skye Watch draws its profound inspiration from the raw, untamed beauty of the Isle of Skye, specifically the jagged, ancient peaks of the Cuillin. Wardski, a London-born artist now residing in Vienna, specialises in screen-printing and photolithography, often re-working landscapes from found articles. His passion for Skye is palpable, describing how the island moved him in a way few places ever have, striking him with a sense of enduring rhythm and eternal moments. This profound feeling is precisely what he sought to evoke in this watch – a sense that there is more than just hours and minutes.

So, how does one read time on such a poetic canvas? The dial features a mesmerising crescent shape representing a 12-hour cycle. A golden sun, meticulously gilded with 23.5 carat gold, gracefully traverses this crescent from 6 am to 6 pm. As dusk descends, the sun artfully sets, and a shimmering palladium moon rises on the opposite side, taking over the timekeeping duties from 6 pm to 6 am. The minutes, ever the punctual ones, run in regular fashion, with the lead eagle on the dial aligning with the minute. It’s an intuitive, beautiful system that rewards a moment of contemplation, rather than a fleeting glance.

Each Silver Moon Over Cuillin Skye watch is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of Mr Jones Watches’ London workshop. Every colour in the design is hand-mixed, then airbrushed and printed layer by layer, before being carefully assembled. The delicate gilding of the sun and moon with precious metals adds an exquisite touch, elevating the watch to a miniature work of art.

This striking timepiece, rated 5ATM waterproof and boasting a hard-wearing sapphire glass, is a medium/unisex size, powered by a reliable Swiss made single jewel quartz mechanism, and comes complete with a comfortable 18mm black leather strap. A 12-month warranty provides peace of mind. As a numbered limited edition, exclusively available from the Mr Jones Watches website for just 24 hours (until Thursday 3rd July, 8am BST), each purchase will have its unique edition number engraved on the case back – a personal connection to this fleeting, beautiful creation. Retailing at £225, the Silver Moon Over Cuillin Skye isn’t just a watch; it’s a portable piece of art, a reminder of nature’s timeless grandeur, and a truly unique way to mark the moments of your own journey.

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