Fabergé Altruist Maki-E Tiger Watch Limited Edition

Watch details

• Brand: Fabergé
• Collection: Altruist
• Calibre Reference: Self-winding 300
• Frequency of Balance Wheel: 21,600 vibrations per hour (vph)
• Functions: Hours, minute
• Power Reserve: 50 hour
• Number of Jewels: 28
• Number of Movement Parts: 193
• Total Movement Diameter: 23.30 mm (10½ lignes)
• Movement Thickness: 3.90 mm
• Limited Edition

Case

• Material: 18k white gold
• Diameter: 41 mm
• Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
• Water Resistance: 30 meters

Dial

• Design: Lacquer dial featuring a hand-painted Maki-e Tiger motif

The Fabergé Altruist Maki-E Tiger Watch is a rare fusion of fine watchmaking and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Crafted from 18k gold, this limited-edition luxury timepiece debuts the ancient Kaga-Maki-e technique—marking the first time Fabergé has incorporated this revered Japanese art into its watches.

The exclusive collection includes three hand-decorated dials, each featuring a majestic animal: a tiger, a lion, or an eagle. Each dial is meticulously hand-painted over the course of two to three months by a skilled female Maki-e artisan in Japan. The intricate detail and craftsmanship required for each piece make every watch a true collector’s item.

Maki-e, which translates to “sprinkled picture,” is an ancient Japanese lacquer technique where designs are painted in lacquer using a fine brush, then layered with gold or silver dust while the surface is still wet. This rare, highly skilled process is practiced by only a select group of artisans in Japan today. The lacquer itself is made from natural resin extracted from the Japanese lacquer tree (Rhus verniciflua), a sustainable material historically used as glue over 13,000 years ago. Maki-e’s rich heritage can be traced back to the 8th-century Shosoin Imperial Treasury, making each Fabergé timepiece not just a watch, but a living piece of history. Powered by a Vaucher Manufacture self-winding movement, the Fabergé Altruist Maki-E Tiger watch combines artistic expression with horological excellence.

The movement features an oscillating weight crafted in 22k gold, enhancing both the precision and luxurious character of the watch. The weight is intricately decorated in the Fabergé signature style, showcasing the brand’s commitment to timeless elegance and innovation.

This 41 mm three-hand watch also features Fabergé’s unique pivoting crown, offering a playful yet functional winding experience that enhances user interaction and adds a kinetic design element. A symbol of elegance, precision, and artistry, the Fabergé Altruist Maki-E Tiger Watch is a true masterpiece, available in strictly limited numbers.