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The real start of the Restrepo Watch project is the curve and the shape of the planets in the Universe that are in fact not round but elliptical as the movements referring to the Kepler rules. After some travels in Concord from Paris to New York , the designer decided to rehabilitate the elliptical shapes for timepieces to make a new way of exploration. The designer introduces a new shape and a model far from the established brands.
Continue readingThe main complication featured on the Black Moon is a lunar cycle that makes use of fragments of two lunar meteorites. The new moon is made from the dark hued Dhofar 457 circled in red for greater readability. The full moon is cut from the lighter Gadamis 005 meteorite. The current lunar phase is read at three o'clock, where the index is framed in red. The lunar display is driven by an astronomical moon complication whose key component is a 135 tooth gear that ensures precision. Deviation is one day in 122 years.
Continue readingThe Flux Quadras features a layered case and seamless bracelet that create a floating effect, ensuring both comfort and design continuity. Its multi layered dial, with floating markers and a patterned backdrop, enhances depth and legibility. Crafted from premium 904L stainless steel and sapphire crystal, it houses a custom Swiss made La Joux Perret G101 movement. The first of its kind tool less bracelet features a patent pending Nano Adjust clasp with passive size adjustment for unparalleled comfort. A perfect fusion of form and function, beauty and innovation.
Continue readingThe X Series mechanical watch takes restore the classics and breakthrough the future as its creative concept, and is inspired by the classic IP, Transformers. The exploration of modern mechanical aesthetics and the interpretation of the new generation's diverse and multi-layered visual communication create a stunning experience from Cybertron. The unique X design of the movement forms a stable and solid dial.
Continue readingThe XS Horizon watch employs a different approach to show time and was created to introduce a smaller unisex version to the collection. To visualize the present moment and distinguish the past from the future, the watch uses a line moving through time space. The past is depicted with a color shade that gradually fades away as it deviates from the present, while the future is represented by darkness. The aim of the project was to create a range of compact wrist watches suitable for all genders.
Continue readingMakina Watches wanted to design a black sheep in the rectangular watch category that's already full of art deco inspired dress watches. That's why Andras I was born as a sports watch with a bolder and more modern approach. Coated in stealth black, its stainless steel case is composed of slopes and angular shapes that make up its multifaceted design. Its octagonal case is designed to taper around a larger movement for less volume and increased wearability. Its dial is multi-layered and 3 dimensional and its strap is muscular and shapely to look more imposing from every angle.
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Design Speech featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.