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Flux Quadras Qol saatı by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro

Flux Quadras Qol saatı by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatı in Saat Dizaynı Competition Category.


GümüşSaat· 2025

Flux Quadras Qol saatı

by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro

Client: Flux Watches

A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatı Winner in Saat Category

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The Design

About Flux Quadras Qol saatı

Flux Quadras inteqrasiya olunmuş qolbağı olan mexaniki qol saatıdır. Qatlı korpus və qüsursuz qolbaq üzən effekt yaradır. Çoxqatlı siferblatda dərinlik və aydınlıq üçün üzən saat işarələri və naxışlı arxa fon var. Korpus 800HV sərtlik örtüyünə malik 904L paslanmayan poladdan hazırlanmışdır və eni 40mm, hündürlüyü 12.5mm-dir. İsveçrə istehsalı La Joux Perret G101 avtomatik mexanizmi bilək hərəkəti ilə qurulur. Alətsiz qolbaqda rahatlıq üçün passiv şəkildə uyğunlaşan, patenti gözlənilən Nano-Adjust bağlama mexanizmi istifadə olunur.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatı

Flux Quadras Qol saatı A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatının qalibidir; bu, ən yüksək səviyyəli, gözəl və təsirli dizaynlara verilən fövqəladə dərəcədə nüfuzlu tanınmadır. Gümüş qaliblər dizaynerlərinin görkəmli təcrübəsini, istedadını və zəkasını nümayiş etdirən son dərəcə parlaq və çox yaradıcı işlərdir. Gözlənilir ki, Flux Quadras Qol saatı diqqətəlayiq dərəcədə peşəkar və dərin yenilikçi, gözəl bir nümunə olacaq. A' Design Award Gümüş Mükafatını qazanmış bu dizayn sənətin, elmin, dizaynın və texnologiyanın sərhədlərini genişləndirən, yüksək dərəcədə qeyd olunmağa layiq, heyran olunan ixtiradır. Flux Quadras Qol saatı istəkləri oyadan, müsbət duyğular bəxş edən, heyrət və təəccüb doğuran, geniş şəkildə həsəd aparılan yaradıcılıq nümunəsidir.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The Flux Quadras has a layered case and seamless bracelet create a floating effect, ensuring comfort and continuity. The multi-layered dial features floating markers and a patterned backdrop for depth and clarity. Made with durable materials like 904L steel and powered by a Swiss La Joux Perret G101 movement, it offers the first of its kind tool-less adjustment bracelet with patent-pending Nano-Adjust clasp with passive size adjustment for the most comfortable wrist wearing experience.
Dimensions & Packaging
The Quadras case measures 40mm in width, 41mm lug-to-lug, and 12.5mm in height, offering a balanced wrist presence. The bracelet starts at 26mm at the end link and tapers to 20mm for ergonomic comfort. Crafted from 904L stainless steel with an 800HV hardness coating
Tags
Flux Quadras,, 904L stainless steel, Swiss-made movement, La Joux Perret G101, tool-less bracelet, Nano-Adjust, peripheral rotor, floating hour markers, luxury sports watch, integrated bracelet
Production Technology
The Quadras stands out with a first-of-its-kind completely tool-less bracelet, innovative engineering, and refined aesthetics. Unlike most watches crafted from 316L stainless steel, it uses 904L stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance and a richer sheen. Its Swiss-made custom La Joux Perret G101 movement features skeletonized bridges, an Airblade peripheral rotor, and floating hour markers for added depth. The bracelet offers a quick-release system, toolless links, and a patent-pending Nano-Adjust clasp that adapts passively for comfort.
Design Challenge
The Quadras is our statement that the same manufacturers behind collectible watches can achieve high horology. We pushed them beyond stock catalogs to create a unique design. Developing the first-of-its-kind fully tool-less bracelet required overcoming engineering challenges. Our patent-pending Nano-Adjust clasp allows users to fine-tune bracelet tension for optimal comfort. Communication was a hurdle, as all partners collaborated entirely online, refining in real-time via prototyping and mobile 3D design.
Research
Our design research for the Flux Quadras focused on material innovation, wearability, and user experience. Using direct prototyping, 3D modeling, and mechanical simulations, we tested structural integrity and ergonomics. Feedback from collectors guided refinements. This research led to our patent-pending Nano-Adjust clasp and the novel invention of our tool-less links, improving real-world comfort and setting new industry standards in accessibility and design longevity.
Inspiration
The Flux Quadras was inspired by a shared passion for watches between myself, a lifelong enthusiast, and my partner, a YouTube watch reviewer. We connected through an online forum, united by a desire to create more than just a collection. Our goal was to craft a watch that dared to innovate, introducing features not seen before at an accessible price. The Quadras embodies our vision of blending originality, practicality, and timeless design, redefining value in the luxury market.
Project Duration
The project started in 2024 in Aruba and California, United States. It is ongoing.
Operation Flow
It is a mechanical wristwatch. It is an automatic movement so it winds up more power with wrist motion.
Patents
Pending patent
Serial Number: 18/943,471
Filing date: November 11, 2024

U.S. Trademark Application Serial No. 98/765,376
Nano Adjust

U.S. Trademark Application Serial No. 98/690,949
Flux
Team Members
Owner: Albert Lai
Designer: Jayson De Castro

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