Loresum x Crown Hour Moonlight Lion Rock Limited Edition

Following the previous chapters in our Art Series—the UK-inspired LS06 Adventures in Wonderland Limited Edition and Japan's The Great Wave off Kanagawa Limited Edition—we turned our creative lens toward Hong Kong, my birthplace. The distinct ridge line of Lion Rock has carried the stories and resilience of generations, making it the ultimate symbol of the city’s spirit.

Concept & Aesthetics: A Poem on the Wrist

"Stars and moons shift, but Lion Rock stands tall." This piece represents Lion Rock in its purest artistic form—bathed in serene moonlight. Rather than oversimplifying or cartooning this iconic silhouette, we crafted a subtle, sophisticated depiction positioned at 6 o'clock. Set against a deep blue aventurine dial that captures the cosmic expanse of the night sky, the watch is driven by our proprietary 29.5-day true moonphase module and powered by the reliable Swiss Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Both the moon phase and the hands feature Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9, illuminating the mountain's dark silhouette at night to create a quiet, romantic scene on the wrist.

The Inspiration: Honoring My Birthplace

Following the previous chapters in our Art Series—the UK-inspired LS06 Adventures in Wonderland and Japan’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa—I felt a strong pull to create something deeply personal. We turned our creative lens toward Hong Kong, my birthplace. The distinct ridge line of Lion Rock has carried the stories, perseverance, and quiet strength of generations. It is not just a landmark; it is the ultimate symbol of the city’s enduring spirit, made for every Hong Konger and collector who carries that grit within them.

the vintage style

The 6 O'Clock Lion Rock Relief: Subtle Craftsmanship

To capture the rugged authenticity of the mountain, the relief at 6 o'clock undergoes multi-layer stamping and high-precision CNC machining to recreate its natural rock texture, finished with a dark electro-plated coating. Mounted directly above the aventurine glass, the ridge line plays dynamically with light: under bright sunshine, the detailed texture comes alive, while under softer ambient light, it recedes into a subtle silhouette. Encased in a vintage-style 38mm profile with a box-shaped sapphire crystal, it balances rich storytelling with effortless everyday versatility as a dress watch.

1 O'Clock True Moonphase: Visual Harmony

Positioned at 1 o'clock, the 29.5-day true moonphase complication is powered by our custom in-house module. Developing this layout allowed us to achieve exact visual balance across the dial, using the glowing full moon to offset the heavy physical presence of the mountain peak at 6 o'clock. This off-centered arrangement creates a dynamic, architectural landscape that draws the eye across the starry sky.

Conceria 800 vegetable-tanned leather

MONVES Black Premium Strap

Pairing with MONVES black strap from OAK collection brings a sleek, timeless elegance to its bold 1970s-inspired design.

Crafted from premium vegetable-tanned leather by Conceria 800—a historic Italian tannery founded in 1969 in Santa Croce sull’Arno—this full-grain strap designed in a seamless double up construction; offers a consistently soft, supple feel with a deep black finish and signature pull-up effect that reveals rich tonal depth over time.

MONVES, a Hong Kong-based brand dedicated to sustainable luxury, sources only natural, plant-based tanned leathers that develop a beautiful patina with wear—durable, eco-conscious, and built to age gracefully alongside your watch.