While not traditionally known for boasting famed watchmakers like some other countries, Finland has undoubtedly found its way onto the map thanks to Sarapeneva - one of the most unique and distinctive independent watchmakers in the industry. Launched in 2020 to celebrate a Finnish comic strip's 75th anniversary, Sarapaneva debuted the Moomin as an ode to the iconic comic strip's characters, design, and place within Scandinavian culture. Considering its fantastical inspiration, the Moomin's construction is rather sensible with a 42mm stainless steel case that features a domed bezel with bright polishing. While the Moomin's aesthetic appears to be largely monochromatic with its dial taking on several shades of grey, there is more to the Moomin's dial than first meets the eye. In normal lighting conditions, Moomin, the cartoon character, and the scene around him all devoid of colour. However, in the dark, the dial lights up and takes on the appearance of stained glass with greens, blues and oranges, all illuminating the Moomin's dial in the dark with eight different colours thanks to hand-painted Technicolour Super-Luminova. Limited to just 75 pieces across three variant options, of which we have the rhodium-plated hands option, made of 25 pieces each, this is a unique and rare timepiece from an independent watchmaker that knows how to create a fun and interesting design that is as beautiful as it promises to be.

Watch is in like-new condition, with little to no signs of handling. It comes with original pouch, Sarpaneva "Newspaper" and a spare unused strap. Please note that there is no guarantee paper included with this lot.

An intriguing watch even without its story and context, the Moomin showcases what is possible when independent watchmakers cast off the shackles the collecting community has put on them with its incredible dial that punches high above its weight class in terms of design, execution and beauty.