The Plicate watch is inspired by the folded pleats of a paper fan. It has a pleated surface around the face and along the strap, which allows the wearer’s wrist to “breathe”. It’s made of anodized aluminum and polyurethane. Design by Benjamin Hubert for Nava.
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The Déjà Vu watch is the latest work of Italian designer Denis Guidone for Projects. Prints on two disks, one of which is transparent, give the illusion that the hands are leaving trails of color. I like how the gradient represents the passage of time.
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Designers Deson Wang and Mike He combined two everyday objects and created a new and unexpected one — a wrist watch that easily turns into a wall clock. I like their statement: “We believe the aim of design is not simply providing a solution, but also reflecting the designer’s life experiences and thoughts.” Day & Night is manufactured by LEFF Amsterdam.
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The Take Time watch by Mathieu Lehanneur has a flexible band designed to be worn on the wrist or attached to bag straps and belt loops. It’s made of ABS and silicone rubber. Manufactured by Lexon.
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Designed in Stockholm, Mutewatch wakes you up by vibrating instead of making noises. It features a touch screen and a battery that is rechargeable by a laptop’s USB port. Buy it here or here.
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I can’t get enough of Issey Miyake’s design. Today, while browsing through several websites, I came across this beautiful stainless steel watch designed by Tokujin Yoshioka for the TO Collection. Find it here.
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