FAYY Watch Manman Panda
Only 10 handcrafted pieces in the first batch. Just 3 left — the next drop won’t arrive until next month.
Limited Edirion. 50 Pics Only.
Description
FAYY presents the Manman Panda Watch, its debut timepiece and the first chapter in its mission to bring Chinese art and heritage into watchmaking. Conceived as a Métiers d'Art timepiece and known internally as Project FA001, the watch is entered in the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2026 in the Artistic Crafts category.
At its heart is a portrait of Manman, a wild giant panda imagined by FAYY, painted by hand on the underside of the sapphire crystal using Chinese inner-painting, a national-level intangible cultural heritage craft. Through this reverse-painting process, the sapphire ceases to be merely a protective surface and becomes the art form itself.
CASE: Titanium, Lugless with hidden crown, convertible wristwatch/pendant format
DIMENSIONS: 39mm x 39mm, 12mm thickness
CRYSTAL: Sapphire, hand-painted on the underside using Chinese inner-painting
WATER RESISTANCE: 50 meters
MOVEMENT: Self-winding mechanical, 28,800 vph, 40-hour power reserve
FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, seconds displayed on independent discs
STRAP: Jeayou high-end Leather strap hand stamped with a bamboo pattern, folding buckle
EDITION: Limited series of 50 pieces
A Collaboration with Master Lai Sijia
This timepiece was created in collaboration with Master Lai Sijia, third-generation inheritor of Guangdong inner painting, a tradition protected within China’s national-level intangible cultural heritage framework. Master Lai’s works have been collected by several museums and widely covered by major state media.
A First Chapter for FAYY.
Together, FAYY and Master Lai have launched the Manman Panda watch, the first timepiece in the history of watchmaking to combine national-level inner painting with professional horological craftsmanship. Each panda artwork is painted entirely by hand in multiple layers, requiring at least 3,000 brushstrokes and around 6 to 8 days to complete, making every watch a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.
Two Ways to Wear, One Distinctive Expression
Designed with a distinctive lugless titanium case and hidden crown, the Manman Panda transitions effortlessly between wristwatch and pendant. Its versatile design offers a fresh perspective on personal adornment, allowing the artistry of Chinese heritage to be worn in different ways, whether as a daily statement or a treasured collectible.
Mechanical Precision Meets Artistic Heritage
Beneath its artistic exterior lies a self-winding mechanical movement operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a 40-hour power reserve. Hours, minutes, and seconds are displayed on independent discs, bringing a contemporary horological dimension to its traditional artistry. Limited to just 50 pieces, the Manman Panda unites mechanical craftsmanship with cultural significance.
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