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Janus Rankinis laikrodis by William Volcoff
Janus Rankinis laikrodis by William Volcoff
Janus Rankinis laikrodis by William Volcoff
Janus Rankinis laikrodis by William Volcoff
Janus Rankinis laikrodis by William Volcoff

Auksinis Juvelyrika · 2020

Janus Rankinis laikrodis

by William Volcoff

  • Auksinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award 2020 in Juvelyrika
  • CLIENT: Wolkov
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 55,598
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About Janus Rankinis laikrodis

Janus – tai rankinis laikrodis su dviem ciferblatais ir keičiama apyranke. Galima naudoti abi puses, todėl nešiotojas gali apversti korpusą, keisti ciferblatus ir apyrankes pagal kasdienę aprangą ir veiklą. Vieną ciferblatą varo automatinis mechanizmas, o kitą – kvarcinis mechanizmas, todėl galima matyti dvi laiko juostas. Korpusas ir padidintos ąselės pagamintos iš nerūdijančiojo plieno ir apdorojamos ilgu poliravimo procesu. Ąselėse paslėpta tvirtinimo sistema laiko apyrankę be papildomų judančių dalių. Apyrankės pagamintos iš natūralios odos.

About the Auksinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award

Janus Rankinis laikrodis laimėjo Auksinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, itin prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą pirmos klasės, nuostabiems ir puikiems dizainams. Aukso laureatai yra labai novatoriški, įžvalgūs ir akinamai žvilgantys kūriniai, atspindintys jų kūrėjų talentą, išmintį ir meistriškumą. Tikimasi, kad Janus Rankinis laikrodis bus labai giriamas, tendencijas kuriantis ir monumentalus išradimas, teikiantis precedento neturinčią vertę. Šis Auksiniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas yra nuostabus, vertinamas projektas, plečiantis meno, mokslo, dizaino ir technologijų ribas. Janus Rankinis laikrodis kelia intensyvų troškimą, žadina aistrą, skatina kūrybiškumą ir žavi.

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Unique Properties
This is probably the world first Automatic watch combining dual-dials with interchangeable strap. User can flip and/or switch dials, change straps to match their daily outfit and activities. With its iconic case and oversized lugs, it has charisma and provides extra functionalities for analog watch lovers.
Dimensions & Packaging
Watchcase: 34mm x 14mm x 43mm
Watch strap: 180mm x 24mm
Watch box: 180mm x 185mm x 65mm
Tags
Dual-dial, Automatic, Analog, Wristwatch, Light luxury, Man accessory
Production Technology
We offer a mix of automatic and quartz movements within one case. One side is powered by Chinese Peacock automatic caliber SL1701 while the other side is powered by Japanese Myota quartz. This gives the opportunity for dual time zone and double the space to develop creative dials.

Our unique clipping system has no extra moving parts and only use specific material resistance (from an invisible insert made of PP) to create the clipping spring feature. The design solution is striking visually and drove the design style from inside out, as we didn’t try to conceal it.

The watchcase and lugs are made of high quality steel (316L) with over 8h of polishing process (usual watch are polish under 2h). Our straps are made of genuine leather. Our NATO strap are made of a double-layered polyamide thread combining 3 strain of color to add depth and texture.
Design Challenge
Key challenge was to convince watch factories to produce prototypes and test again and again the various ideas we had. We designed every details, from the screws head to the handles so we had to run prototype for each parts, opening molds and doing refinements a the same time.
Research
Heuristic design research based on guts feeling that something could still be improved in the watch industry. Initially our design had only one dial but we soon realize the potential to duplicate dials and offer dual time zones. The final clipping system for the strap with our semi flexible lug took over 2 years of refinement. We tested ourselves prototypes by wearing them and then adjusting details.
Inspiration
Janus was born from this deep satisfaction of holding a high quality product. Something that feels right when wearing it. Not everything must be connected. The extra boost you need sometime to get things moving the way you want and to connect with a distant past where machines were crafted.
Project Duration
The project started in September 2014 in Shanghai and finished in November 2018 in Shanghai.
Operation Flow
Operate the watch like a normal watch, use the crowns to set time on both sides.
Un-clip the lugs to change strap.
Patents
Patented. CN 304970078 S. 2018. China
Patented. CN 208446774 U. 2018. China
Image Credits
Images #No1 - No 5: Photographer Kang Jing, 2018

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