Fueled by a passion for engraving and a deep appreciation for Vietnamese culture, Tran Ngoc Chien has crafted uniquely intricate watches that captivate watch enthusiasts worldwide.
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00:00Before coming to the watchmaking industry, I also learned about the metalworking industry.
00:28After learning about metalworking, I started to make watches.
00:38I learned a lot about Vietnamese culture.
00:43I am very proud of my national heritage.
00:50I have been making watches for a long time, so I thought why not make a watch that I am proud of.
01:00Recently, I have just completed a Chinese-style clock.
01:18It is based on my watch picture.
01:20I really like the idea of a boy blowing a flute on a buffalo.
01:25After a long time of work, I was able to relax and forget my tiredness.
01:31I have been using special and delicate techniques.
01:36It is done in a traditional way, which is to make a real block and combine it with other materials.
01:42It is made on the surface of silver 925, and is coated with 24K gold.
01:48Then, it is crushed into a block to create a real block.
01:51First of all, the material is gold, so when I make it, I have a little psychology.
02:01If I make a mistake, it will be very difficult to fix it.
02:05Second, I have to control my hands very well.
02:08The left hand has to keep the gold threads very small.
02:11The right hand has to keep the gold threads very small.
02:17The right hand has to control the force so that it is not too strong.
02:20The right hand has to control the force so that it is not too strong.
02:30I am a young generation, so I want to continue to develop.
02:35I don't want to put the original design into my product.
02:43However, I have to respect the details.
02:47For example, I took the picture of the eagle on a book about eagles.
02:55The picture of the eagle is just a wooden base.
02:59I want to design it on a special number, which is the square number.
03:04I have to design more.
03:07I will put it on a lotus table.
03:10I will put it on a lotus table.
03:13The lotus flowers are arranged into a beautiful pattern.
03:16The lotus flowers are arranged into a beautiful pattern.
03:19The lotus flowers are arranged into a beautiful pattern.
03:30I really want to apply the image of Vietnamese culture to this product.
03:36However, the specialty of this art is developed from the West.
03:41Therefore, their style is very detailed and delicate.
03:45For Vietnamese art, there are other styles of expression.
03:50For example, a bottle cap or a wooden stick.
03:57I have to learn more about the craft.
04:00I have to learn more about the craft.
04:03I have to learn more about the craft.
04:06I have to learn more about the craft.