Flux Quadras Lub Moos Coj Ntawm Tes by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro

Flux Quadras Lub Moos Coj Ntawm Tes by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Moo Competition Category.

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Flux Quadras Lub Moos Coj Ntawm Tes

by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro

Client: Flux Watches

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Moo Category

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The Design

About Flux Quadras Lub Moos Coj Ntawm Tes

Flux Quadras yog lub moos coj ntawm tes uas ua haujlwm los ntawm tshuab (mechanical) nrog txoj saw tes sib txuas ua ke. Lub thawv moos ua tej txheej thiab txoj saw tes uas sib txuas du lug tsim tau ib qho zoo li ntab saum huab cua. Lub ntsej muag moos muaj ntau txheej muaj cov cim teev sijhawm zoo li ntab thiab muaj cov qauv duab tom qab kom pom tob thiab pom tseeb. Lub thawv moos yog ua los ntawm 904L stainless steel uas muaj txheej tiv thaiv tawv 800HV, thiab muaj qhov dav 40mm thiab qhov siab 12.5mm. Lub cav tshuab automatic La Joux Perret G101 uas ua tim lub tebchaws Switzerland yog kauv los ntawm kev txav ntawm dab teg. Txoj saw tes uas tsis xav tau cuab yeej siv lub khawm Nano-Adjust uas tab tom thov patent uas hloov tau nws tus kheej kom nyob xis nyob nplij.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Flux Quadras Lub Moos Coj Ntawm Tes yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Flux Quadras Lub Moos Coj Ntawm Tes xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Flux Quadras Lub Moos Coj Ntawm Tes yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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