Sarek Rissa II

GoS introduced the Sarek collection in 2016, debuting dials of hand-forged Damascus steel whose flowing patterns echo the intricate and ever-changing waterways of Sweden’s Sarek National Park. Since then, the collection has continued to evolve—embracing new materials, techniques, and design expressions, both with and without Damascus steel dials.

The Sarek Rissa became the second watch in the renewed Sarek line, the result of two years of development by Patrik Sjögren. This updated edition features a refined 41.5mm case—slightly smaller in diameter yet maintaining nearly the same thickness despite housing a more substantial movement. Every detail has been revisited with a craftsman’s precision: the lugs, for instance, have been shortened and reshaped to harmonize perfectly with the signature GoS crown.

The second generation of the Sarek Rissa introduces yet another level of refinement, incorporating case finishing techniques first explored in the Sarek Frost. The most notable advancement, however, is a collaboration with Swiss guilloché artist Calina Shevlin. A former artisan at Breguet and now a respected master and teacher of her craft, Shevlin developed an exclusive hand-hammered frosting technique for GoS. This delicate finish decorates the recessed area surrounding the crystal chapter ring, adding an almost tactile visual depth unique to this piece.

The origin of the Sarek Rissa lies in a bespoke commission—a client desired the shimmering, lagoon-green expression of the Norrsken Rissa within a slightly smaller case. Patrik Sjögren collaborated with guilloché master Jochen Benzinger, who adapted the Northern Lights–inspired guilloché pattern for a new movement featuring a central seconds hand. Work began in June 2023, and when the first piece was completed that September, its beauty was so striking that Patrik decided to offer it as an official GoS model in limited production.

A signature feature of the Sarek Rissa is its glass index ring, an innovation first seen in the Norrsken collection. Set within the silver dial, it reveals a glimpse of the perlage beneath—its shimmering depth enhanced by reflections of lagoon-green hues along the ring’s enamelled edge. This detail, achieved through the hand-application of enamel to the glass rim, gives the watch an ethereal quality that changes with the light, much like the Nordic landscapes that inspire it.

La Joux-Perret introduced a new automatic movement with a 65 hour power reserve in 2021 and this is the movement of choice for the 2nd edition of Sarek. The G101 movements are manufactured to GoS specification, which includes the anthrazite finish, and are equipped with a skeletonized and beveled rotor. The rotor is then further embellished with a GoS triskele emblem in gold finish.

The production of the new Sarek Rissa is currently limited to five pieces per year. 

• Case: 41.5mmx11mm (5ATM) lug-to-lug: 49.5mm
• Lug width: 21mm
• Glass: Domed sapphire glass with double sided AR coating, extra hard on outside
• Movement: La Joux-Perret G101 made to GoS specification with anthrazite finish. The solid Tungsten rotor is skeletonized and feature a GoS triskele emblem in gold.
• Dial: Handcut northern-lights Guilloché and hand-hammered frosting by Calina Shevlin, further machined and finished in the GoS workshop. The coloring is based on nano-ceramics and is carefully applied by Patrik in a process that takes 4-5 hours per dial. The default color is Rissa glacier-green but all colors developed for the Norrsken collection are available.
• Bezel: Satin finish on top with high-gloss polished edges. Note, damascus steel bezel is available as an option.
• Index ring/rehaut: The index ring is made from solid glass with hour indexes marked through machining of the bottom. Lagoon-green enamel is applied to the outer edge of the glass ring. The ring is secured onto the dial through a recess and 12 fixation points.
• Hands: GoS spear shape in high gloss polished Rhodium plated finish.
• Crown: GoS design in polished finish with bead blasted grooves and hand-polished bevels. The 7.5mm crown features an integrated crown guard and has double gaskets.
• Case finishing: Stainless steel, worked and finished with inspiration from viking bracelets. The grooves are polished while the surface receives a horizontal fine satinization for increased contrasts. The case back and lugs are polished except for the top of the lugs that have a straight satinization
• Strap: Handcrafted and tapered 21-20mm strap in premium Moose leather, fitted with premium GoS 20mm GoS pin-buckle in stainless damascus steel.
• Every watch engraved with “Sarek Rissa No.X 202X” to indicate that every watch is a unique piece in addition to a serial number for each year. A maximum of five Sarek Rissa will be manufactured each year.
• Five year guarantee
• Delivered in GoS presentation box made from hardwood that´s been treated to resemble black oak.