*PRE-ORDER* A-2 雲: Oskar 大濤 Hellström x Ando - Limited Edition

*Expected shipping June 2026* This is a fantastic collaboration between 書道家 Master of Japanese calligraphy, Oskar 大濤 Hellström, and AndoAndoAndo. Limited to 15 pcs. - 雲 - 雲 This character means 'cloud'. It is written in a stylized cursive form to capture the flowing movements of clouds soaring by high in the sky. Reminiscent of how time flows ever onward. The careful use of speed and ink management results in the washi paper showing through on some places on the stroke. This is called 'kasure' and creates a lighter and flowing sensation. There are many different ways to write 雲 in cursive, and this variant is inspired by my teachers writing. The strokes are on the thicker side to create a more powerful expression and the techniques used for this is probably one of the hardest techniques to learn, because it is meant to resemble having no technique. I had been practicing this style for years before I got the approval from my teacher. Oskar 大濤 Hellström Master of Japanese calligraphy The Dial The dial with 大濤's「雲」calligraphy printed onto AndoAndoAndo's Japanese washi paper dial. The Chapter Ring A new chapter ring was developed for this limited edition. It has a black raised chapter ring with recesses functioning as hour markers. The chapter ring was inspired by 借景 / "borrowed scenery" . Which is an artistic method of using something external as the element within, traditionally used in the Chinese and Japanese gardens by utilizing mountains and other scenery elements outside of the garden as a part of the garden. In the Japanese 茶道 / "the way of tea" architects, this concept is applied sometimes having a round opening or a frame, sometimes on the wall so the garden outside of the tea room would be included as a part of the room, or as a "painting" which borrowed from the real scenery. A kanji character, unlike a phonetical letter, is a word. And a word is a way to objectify an idea or a phenomenon , in order to convey its idea to other people. In this case, simplifying and making the elements / meaning of what "cloud" somewhat abstract in that process. However this way we can convey its concept, making something that is seen and felt subjectively into an objective element. Having that at the center of the dial, with this chapter ring functioning as a window or a frame, a looking glass, and it cuts out the world of Japanese calligraphy, and the character "cloud" framed onto your wrist. The Caseback The exhibition caseback features another masterful calligraphy from 大濤. 「大濤」and 「日」for 日本 / Japan, and「芬」for 芬蘭 / Finland. The Package This limited special edition comes in a leather watch pouch, with 「雲」branded on the surface. Dial: 大濤's calligraphy printed on AndoAndoAndo's Japanese Washi paper dial Case: A-2 Movement: Seiko Instruments / TMI NH38 Automatic Strap: Genuine Leather, color black