For centuries, Venice has looked East along the routes of the Silk Road. With Redentore Baekma 백마, that gaze reaches Korea and meets the legend of the white horse, a symbol of strength and new beginnings. Inspired by minhwa painting and the art of mother-of-pearl on lacquer, the dial holds a landscape of shifting reflections and fine detail. A meeting of cultures in just 38 millimetres, in a limited edition of 800 numbered pieces.
Redentore Baekma 백마 - Limited Edition
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CASE: Ø38 mm, lug-to-lug 42.2 mm, thickness 9.3 mm
MOVEMENT: Miyota 9039 automatic, hours, minutes, seconds
MATERIAL: 316L stainless steel, satin finish
BEZEL: Polished 316L stainless steel
DIAL: Miniature najeonchilgi: mother-of-pearl, lacquer, print and enamel
CRYSTAL: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
CASEBACK: Steel, engraved with the baekma 백마 and the piece number out of 800
WATER RESISTANCE: 3 ATM (30 m)
STRAP: Genuine leather handmade in Italy, 316L stainless steel buckle
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Redentore Baekma 백마 - Limited Edition
Sale price€1,050.00
In Korean tradition, minhwa paintings portrayed scenes of everyday life as symbols of good fortune. Its most recurring subjects included mountain landscapes, clouds, the moon, and white horses. Every detail contributed to a narrative combining nature, symbolism, and imagination.
Najeonchilgi is a traditional Korean craft that combines the depth of lacquer with the luminous beauty of mother-of-pearl. Established in Korea during the Goryeo dynasty, it brought delicate inlays to everyday objects. Baekma reinterprets this contrast through a contemporary dial, where the background shifts in appearance with every reflection of light.
For centuries, Venice was one of the great Western gateways to the Silk Road. Silk, spices, and porcelain arrived here, along with ideas and influences that would transform European art. With Paths to the East, we retrace those routes in reverse, following them towards distant lands. This new chapter takes us to the Korean Peninsula, where we discover the ancient kingdom of Silla.
In Korean tradition, minhwa paintings portrayed scenes of everyday life as symbols of good fortune. Its most recurring subjects included mountain landscapes, clouds, the moon, and white horses. Every detail contributed to a narrative combining nature, symbolism, and imagination.
Najeonchilgi is a traditional Korean craft that combines the depth of lacquer with the luminous beauty of mother-of-pearl. Established in Korea during the Goryeo dynasty, it brought delicate inlays to everyday objects. Baekma reinterprets this contrast through a contemporary dial, where the background shifts in appearance with every reflection of light.
For centuries, Venice was one of the great Western gateways to the Silk Road. Silk, spices, and porcelain arrived here, along with ideas and influences that would transform European art. With Paths to the East, we retrace those routes in reverse, following them towards distant lands. This new chapter takes us to the Korean Peninsula, where we discover the ancient kingdom of Silla.
“백마, THE HORSE THAT HERALDS A NEW BEGINNING”
According to the founding myth of the kingdom of Silla, a white horse revealed the location of a mysterious egg. From that egg, Bak Hyeokgeose, the kingdom's first ruler, was born. The baekma thus became a symbol of origins and promise. In the Lunar Year of the Horse, this figure gives our Redentore its name and identity.
From brushstroke to dial
It all begins with a drawing. The landscape takes shape through the contrast between light and dark: pine trees and mountains, plum blossom branches, and Korean architecture frame two horses facing each other. The composition is created as an illustration, then adapted to the proportions of a 38 mm dial without losing the richness of its details.
Four layers, unexpected depth
The dial is built through a series of overlapping layers. At its base lies natural mother-of-pearl, topped by a black lacquer finish. A high-definition color print brings the landscape to life, while a final protective coating preserves the composition and enhances its depth. The design remains sharp and detailed, yet light continues to pass through and transform it.
A landscape that changes with the light
A simple turn of the wrist is enough to transform the scene. The white horses shift between shades of blue, green, and pink, following the natural iridescence of mother-of-pearl. No two moments look quite the same, and it is this subtle interplay of light that makes Baekma so captivating to observe.
A symbol of continuity
An adult horse and a young horse meet at the center of the dial. Around them, the landscape brings together references to nature and traditional Korean architecture: the silhouette of a pavilion, branches, mountains, and the cloud motif along the edge. A miniature world of shapes, brought together in a balanced composition.
Technical specifications
The 316L stainless steel case measures 38 mm in diameter, 42.2 mm lug-to-lug, and 9.3 mm in thickness. Inside beats the Miyota 9039 automatic movement, displaying hours, minutes, and seconds without a date window. The watch is completed by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, 3 ATM water resistance, and a leather strap handcrafted in Italy.
CASE
Ø38 mm, lug-to-lug 42.2 mm, thickness 9.3 mm
MOVEMENT
Miyota 9039 automatic, hours, minutes, seconds
MATERIAL
316L stainless steel, satin finish
BEZEL
Polished 316L stainless steel
DIAL
Miniature najeonchilgi: mother-of-pearl, lacquer, print and enamel
CRYSTAL
Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
CASEBACK
Steel, engraved with the baekma 백마 and the piece number out of 800
WATER RESISTANCE
3 ATM (30 m)
STRAP
Genuine leather handmade in Italy, 316L stainless steel buckle
“SIMPLICITY MAKES ROOM FOR ART”
The Redentore case is designed to complement the dial, not compete with it. Its 38 mm diameter, polished bezel, and absence of a date window keep the design at the center of attention. Clean lines and balanced proportions make this distinctive timepiece suitable for everyday wear.
The celestial horse
Engraved on the caseback, the baekma gallops among clouds and mountains, its mane flowing in the wind. The design draws inspiration from the legend of Silla and the imagery of the celestial horse, a recurring figure in ancient Korean art. Alongside the engraving, the name 백마 and individual numbering identify each of the 800 pieces.
A box worth keeping
The dedicated presentation box echoes the colors and landscape of the dial, extending its story beyond the wrist. Its surfaces and reflections interact with the watch, preserving the same artistic spirit: a presentation designed to accompany a limited edition and stand the test of time.
Two needles, one thread
The genuine leather strap is finished with saddle stitching, sewn by hand using two needles working the same thread from opposite sides. A precise, stitch-by-stitch technique that creates a strong, durable seam. The 316L stainless steel buckle, with its double finish, completes the design.
