The design of clocks and watches is not an accumulation of complicated machinery. Designers are not imaginative when they conceive. Many elements are based on some original shape, completely separated from the actual thinking, and do not exist. of. The pattern on the dial can be ever-changing, sometimes soft and fresh, sometimes luxurious and elegant, sometimes extraordinary … but the shape of the case is not easy to change. Round and square are more common appearances. Let’s take a look at some fresh watches. Shell, learn the story behind those watches.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
When I first saw the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, I started to question, why should I use this shape? The design of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection is inspired by such a beautiful story: Royal Oak, as its name implies, is a tree. On September 3, 1651, Emperor Charles II defeated in the war with Chester and fled alone. He ran to a hillside in front of a vast plain, and behind him was a chaser. Suddenly, he found an oak tree, but the old oak tree was hollow, so he hurried to hide in it. Avoiding chasing, Charles II never made a comeback and defeated. Recalling the difficult past, this oak tree won Muhuang En and was named ‘Royal Oak’.
The Royal Oak has since become a god of war and a mascot for the British army. Since then, four Royal Navy battleships have been named after him. The most famous one was built in 1862. Its hull is mainly made of oak with an octagonal frame on the cabin. The shape of Audemars Piguet’s ‘Oak Royal’ is exactly this octagonal shape. This is the origin of the ‘Royal Oak’ design inspiration and the naming of watches. Another important reason is that oak is a grinding tool used in the traditional Swiss watch industry. In the current Audemars Piguet factory, technicians still use sharpened oak bars to polish. The use of this name also reflects the heritage of traditional watchmaking.
On the fortieth anniversary of the Royal Oak series 1972-2012, the brand launched a skeleton model with Cal.5122 caliber with the same thickness as the Calibre 2121 caliber used by Pioneer Design. Great features, very modern, the bezel is fixed with eight hexagonal screws, a continuation of aristocratic blood. In contrast, the mechanical feel of the dial is solid. The strap is still integrated with the case, showing the pure and tough style of the series. The naturally decreasing width of the watch section is still smooth and perfect. Limited edition of 40 platinum models.
Cartier LaDona watch
MariaFelix is a legendary Latin American actress, a loyal customer of Cartier, and a goddess of myth in the LaDonadeCartier series. In 1975, MariaFelix ordered a crocodile necklace in Cartier. At that time, MariaFelix personally sent ‘her pet’ to Cartier, and there was a living little crocodile in the tank! She asked the Cartier designer to reproduce an identical necklace for her in the form of a crocodile. In Cartier, all imaginary imaginations can come true, which is why a gold crocodile necklace extolled by the world and named after LaDona was born. Since then, the stance of the crocodile has continued.
As a member of the Cartier Animals series, the dial of the LaDonadeCartier series watch is not only trapezoidal, but also reflects the arc. The asymmetric trapezoidal dial resembles a crocodile head. The silver-plated dial is decorated with sunlight and decorated with 12 black Roman numerals. The dazzling array of diamonds is shining, the crocodile scales are intertwined and curved, bold and innovative, integrating elegance and wildness, combining wildness and softness. The mysterious and seductive feeling and the wild temperament all make the charming and confident lady fascinated.
Bulgari Octo
OCTO’s unique octagonal shape has ancient roots: For centuries, from the East to the West, the octagonal shape has crossed the boundaries of time and space, expressed a series of powerful and charming symbols, and penetrated the concepts of perfection, balance and harmony. In terms of architecture, the octagonal structure is widely found in major buildings, among which the most representative buildings include the Casteldel Monte in Puglia, Italy, the dome of the Florence Cathedral, the Pantheon, and the Baths of Caracalla. And Beijing Tiantan Park. In medieval Europe, squares represented humans, while circles were symbols of God, creating a connection between heaven and earth. The Bulgari Octo series draws inspiration from it, breaking the traditional watchmaking industry while combining with the trend of the times, and attracting people’s attention with bold shapes.
Each case of Bvlgari’s new OCTO chronograph is composed of 110 facets and is polished and polished with satin finish. Each part of the middle case, bezel and bottom cover has undergone complex processes, carefully crafted and polished with delicate handwork, showing a unique design style. The octagonal case back is fixed with eight pentagonal screws, and a sapphire crystal back is embedded in it. This watch is equipped with a Calibre BVL193 self-winding mechanical movement, a one-way automatic winding mechanism The movement, its automatic disc uses ball bearings to ensure optimal winding, and is equipped with two sets of barrels, which can provide 50 hours of power reserve.
Van Cleef & Arpels Secret
The inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels is always elusive. The romantic and mysterious forests, soft moonlight, fairy and elves flying in the land of dreams, real stories, lovers’ hearts … Can be used as an element of watch design, full of inspiration and wisdom, making the timepiece full of mood and romance.
But if you look closely, there is a curious secret hidden next to the watch. Gently pulling the handle, after the small drawer opens, the two hidden drawers hide two different dials. This watch reveals two different standard time zones with two independent dials, suitable for all kinds of elites traveling around the world. Its metal case is sometimes perfectly balanced, and it is embellished with a princess-cut diamond-cut diamond lining, which is chic and elegant. The blue strap is full of dreamy atmosphere and fits the overall style.
The above models are relatively conservative in style changes, and there are some designs that use animal elements, which make people feel more novel. I wo n’t list them one by one here. I’m worried about too many weird watches at once. Can not bear. For example, the Chopard Owl Luxury Jewellery Watch, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and kite-cut diamonds, is an outstanding jewellery watch treasure and a perfect example of brand expertise in the field of jewellery. With such a special shape, I don’t know how individual people can wear it.
In summary: people who buy watches may not care about the story behind the watch, nor do they care how the watchmaker goes to great lengths to make the watch. They just have this watch. But for those who have a special interest in watches, the stories and sources behind each watch design can attract more attention, or commemorate a historical event, or be related to a particular element … There are many watches The design is very interesting, in the spare time, interested friends can also explore freely. (Watch home map / Wen Li Shuai)