Clocks: A Classic Art

When more and more traditional industries began to use design as a means of differentiated competition, the early industries that took design as the basis of survival have already pushed their craftsmanship to the pinnacle.

In the watch and clothing industry, the works of designers have become a kind of artwork that transcends commercial and practical functions, and some are even endowed with unique meanings, becoming a symbol of lifestyle and an aesthetic concept expression.

The timepieces and clothing we introduce to you in this issue are all original designs. Whether it is graceful and delicate, or rough and tough, they are carrying the unique taste of this era in the name of art.

Life is like a race against time. The Time Judge ruthlessly erased a lot of the creations in the world, leaving only a few carefully selected ones. In the watchmaking industry that carries time, the selection requirements are even more stringent. The following timers are all artistic treasures that are on the same track as time in Ambilight.

The founder of Rado

Design highlights: simple and tough

In the history of the design world, various innovations are dotted: from the Volkswagen Beetle to the Coca-Cola bottle, from the LeCorusier chair to the Rado ( RADO) founding type. The Rado founding model is called "the immortal chapter of simplicity". Its smooth lines and simple and handsome design have been enduring since its birth in 1962, and it has achieved a global sales of 3 million miracles. In the passage of time, its bright and tough titanium-cobalt metal case still shines brightly, and the secret behind this is the classic innovation of Rado designer Marc Lederrey more than 40 years ago.

Marc L ederrey found that gold and steel watches tended to scratch after wearing for a few days, and a hard metal alloy composed of tungsten titanium and carbide could solve this problem well, but at the time Only regarded as a metal used to make tools and implement technical means in the high-tech field. So Marc led his engineers to innovatively combine high hardness titanium and tough cobalt to create the world's first non-wearable watch - the original "Diamond Star" watch Original DiaStar.

In 2005, Rado launched a new founder. The new founding model is faithful to the hard metal design, adding a variety of models and adding a large number of details to the design: the prominent crown protector makes the case line more feminine; the large engraving on the case back The hippocampus logo shows the function of 100 meters water resistance; the bevel part at 9 o'clock is engraved with the Swiss Rado logo; the strap and connecting piece are also completely widened according to popular standards, which is more comfortable to wear; the eye-catching dial design makes the time easier Identify.

The new founding models include the founding classic series with automatic mechanical movements, the founding chronograph series and the founding diver series, which meet the needs of different customers through movement and appearance.

Longines Evidenza Collection

Design Highlights: Elegance, Elegance

The birth of the Longines Evidenza collection is a tribute to the trendy creations of the 1920s. Its laid-back, elegant design is reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, who radiate charm in every move. With the jumping of the second hand on the dial, the first vocal film of the Jazz era also kicked off. Pleasant and relaxed conversations and a leisurely life fully interpret "elegance is an attitude".

The traditional and unique tonneau-shaped design and outstanding watchmaking technology have made the Longines evidenza collection popular around the world since its launch in 2003. In 2005, Longines launched a new moon phase, dual calendar and energy reserve watch, making elegance more powerful.

Breitling Chrono-Matic 24H

Design highlights: 24-hour time display

In 1969, when the Breitling Chrono-Matic was born, it was known for its powerful features: the Caliber11 it was equipped with The core is the first self-winding chronograph movement developed by Breitling. This movement features an eccentric automatic oscillating weight that automatically winds the mainspring.

Recently, Breitling launched the new Chrono-Matic with a new design as its highlight. While retaining the unique movement characteristics, modern design elements have been added. In this chronograph, the 24-hour dial replaced the usual 12-hour display. This highly original design stems from Breitling's experience in the exploration of space trajectories in the 1960s.

Based on the philosophy of maintaining the originality of the brand, Chrono-Matic has adopted the brand logo of the 1960s, the word Breitling with the initial B above it. The surface of the Chrono-Matic is also equipped with a circular flying slide rule, which is operated by the rotation of the outer bezel, which pulls the gears and shafts of the inner bezel.

Kunlun Golden Bridge watch

Design highlights: pure

In 2005, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Kunlun brand, Kunlun launched a new Golden Bridge watch. The pure temperament of its imminent appearance made this watch stand out in the "Best Timepiece" competition held by the watch magazines Montres Passion and Uhrenwelt, and won the "Best Timepiece of 2005" award.

The Golden Bridge case is surrounded by four clear sapphire crystals, with a hand-carved 18K swirl pattern strip bridge in the middle, slender openworked gold hands, and a row of small parts, all of which appear to be suspended. same as in the table. The case is an 18K gold backbone, the body is a barrel-shaped design, and the bottom is arched, making the watch more comfortable to wear.

The mechanical movement is compact and precise, with a variable inertia balance wheel, adjusted with four 18K inertial weights. Kunlun also specially cooperated with the famous Swiss manufacturer Vaucher of Fleurier to redesign the movement of the original style. Equipped with a 40-hour power reserve sliding mainspring winding system, the crown used to set the time is placed at the 6 o'clock position between the lugs, which is a unique concept.

The new Golden Bridge is available in a variety of styles, one of which is infused with artistic elements from famous paintings. Well-known Swiss contemporary painter Hans Erni specially painted for the Kunlun watch. Kunlun reproduced the painting as a miniature portrait and hand-painted the work on the surface under the movement, creating a unique timepiece treasure.

Howard Miller Watches

Design Highlights: Sophisticated and Beautiful

With more than 80 years of history, Howard Miller Watches is one of the largest watch companies in the United States and the largest manufacturer of grandfather clocks in the world. It is famous in the watch industry for its exquisite craftsmanship and beautiful design. Howard Miller timepieces are available in a wide variety of styles, from classic to contemporary, and from ingenious to practical. In the mid-to-late 1990s, Howard Miller followed Da Vinci into China.

Overall, Howard Miller's designs are characterized by sophistication and grace. For example, its golden four-column table clock, four upright circular copper columns surround the middle pendant clock, and there is a classic sandglass timer hanging below. This kind of design is very traditional, full of extravagance and generosity, and is very suitable for bosses or senior managers as office furnishings. Another example is the brown round table clock. This table clock is different from ordinary metal or wooden clocks. It uses iron to shape beautiful and delicate shapes, and the brown outer layer adds a little mystery to it.

Seiko Spring Drive

Design Highlights: Harmony of Circles

In 2005, the famous Japanese watch brand Seiko (SEIKO) launched the Spring Drive watch. Called "a watch that truly embodies the flow of time", the design is inspired by the movement of a circle. The dial of the watch consists of three circles, and the crown adopts a circular engraving design, which is clean and neat; the smooth continuity of the bezel, case and case back makes the side of the dial present a unique and outstanding outline; at the same time, the dial also expresses The concept of a circle, the small circle surrounded by the arc of the small dial is integrated with the shape of the entire watch and harmoniously matches.

In addition, this watch uses a mainspring-driven design, a breakthrough using a new time adjustment system, and the unique scanning hands allow time to invisibly leave a lasting footprint. Spring Drive is considered to be another major leap after Seiko released the world's quartz watch.

The Raymond Viton Giovanni Collection

Design Highlight: Dual Time Display

Imagine when a manager working in Geneva wants to make a phone call at home, or in New York on business Need to communicate with colleagues in Mexico, it is very necessary to accurately grasp each other's time.

In the Raymond Weil Don Giovanni Così Grande watch, there is a gear system that controls two time zones, which is controlled by a single mechanical movement. To avoid confusion caused by the am and pm times, these two time fields show the time in 12 and 24 hours respectively.

The surface of the Don Giovanni series is divided into upper and lower halves. The lower half shows the simplicity and stability of the design of the series. The Arabic numerals on the upper half and the simple time display add a modern touch to the design. The details of the movement can be seen through the transparent sapphire crystal on the back of the case. The gorgeous and magnificent circular striped plywood, decorated with the traditional "Côtes de Genève" pattern of the automatic disc, the exquisite and meticulous handwork is amazing.

Movado Luno series

Design highlights: neat and simple

The 125-year-old Movado (MOVADO) has now won 100 patents and more than 200 international awards , and 20 museums around the world have listed the Movado Classic Museum collection watches as permanent collections. The Swiss watchmaker named Xia Defen must not have imagined when he opened the watch factory in 1881 that the Movado he founded is not only a watch brand, but also represents a new design philosophy that integrates precision technology and trans-epoch.

In 2005, Movado launched the new Luno series. Contrasted with clean lines and polished effects, it adds a new twist to the classic Movado style. The stainless steel dial is equipped with a modern crown guard, matched with a polished gold-plated bezel, a black museum dial, silver-colored Dauphine hands and 12 "sun" debossed design. Movado reinterprets the "sun" indentation of the classic museum dial into a glossy concave semicircle in the center of the clasp of the satin-polished stainless steel bracelet.

Vacheron Constantin Limited Platinum Collection

Design Highlights: Slim, Elegant

Since Vacheron Constantin first made watches in platinum in 1820, Vacheron Constantin has used this precious metal to reflect innovation, excellence and excellence Sophisticated watch design.

Unlike 18K gold, which is only 75% pure, platinum is 95% pure and only produced in very few places in the world. In fact, it is thirty times rarer than gold. Platinum's unique density and weight make it extremely strong, and the watch can be worn for a lifetime without damage, so platinum is regarded as a symbol of eternity.

In order to highlight the unique characteristics of platinum, Vacheron Constantin has carefully created a limited edition platinum collection. When designing, the designer boldly adopted two sets of aesthetic standards that are not usually used at the same time: on the one hand, it pays homage to tradition with sleek, thin lines, and on the other hand, it creates a modern feel with its oversized 40mm diameter.

Beneath the ultra-thin platinum case and transparent sapphire crystal is a platinum dial with a slightly curved outer edge, with a meticulously machined decorative pattern that accentuates the unique lustre of platinum. In addition, the detailed design of this watch highlights its extraordinaryness: 18K white gold triangular hour markers, "PT950" platinum markers, 18K white gold stick-shaped hands, VacheronConstantin Vacheron Constantin "Malta Cross" logo in the center of the dial, etc. It highlights the meticulous workmanship of a fine watch. Each new limited edition watch has the characteristics of the "Limited Platinum Collection": the dial, case and buckle are made of platinum, and the dial is engraved with the "PT950" platinum ratio mark. And,

each "Limited Platinum Collection" watch comes with an elegant case made of grey maple. Limited edition of 150 pieces.

TAG Heuer Yao Ming Limited Edition Watch

Design highlights: dynamic, stylish

Yao Ming is the pride of the Chinese people and a legend on the basketball court. In 2006, TAG Heuer launched the Yao Ming limited edition watch. This watch is designed and launched on the basis of the best-selling model in the AQUAR ACER series. This watch is engraved with the number "11" at the 11 o'clock position, and the dial also has Yao Ming's red and white signature in Chinese and English and a red basketball logo: 11 is Yao Ming's number for the Houston Rockets; red is both the Houston Rockets. The representative color is also a symbol of China. In addition, the back cover of the watch is also engraved with a basketball pattern, Yao Ming's nickname "Little Giant" and a global limited number. All the details of the design all reflect the uniqueness of this watch.

This watch also has six TAG Heuer professional sports functions: the 12-sided unidirectional rotating bezel is specially designed for easy handling when wearing heavy diving gloves; wear-resistant sapphire crystal surface; Inserted crown and case back; clear and easy-to-read luminescent hands and hour markers; double safety clasp to prevent accidental opening; water-resistant up to 300 meters. This watch is limited to 1,100 pieces worldwide.