Vitro Гарын цаг by Leonardo Liendo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал in Цагны дизайн Competition Category.

ХүрэлЦаг· 2026

Vitro Гарын цаг

by Leonardo Liendo

Client: Leonardo Liendo

A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал Winner in Цаг Category

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The Design

About Vitro Гарын цаг

Vitro бол цагийг шууд болон үзэл баримтлалын хувьд түдгэлзүүлэх санааг судалж буй гарын цаг юм. Түүний онцлог шинж чанар нь дэлгэц агаарт хөвж байгаа мэт хуурмаг байдлыг бий болгодог түдгэлзүүлсэн механизмын загвар бөгөөд гурвалсан болор системээр байрандаа тогтоогдож, гэрэл ба сүүдрийн хувирамтгай тоглоомыг үүсгэдэг. Энэхүү хөнгөн байдал нь ямар ч бугуйнд байгалийн жамаараа тохирдог нэг хэсэгтэй бүсэнд ч мөн адил тархдаг. Аргентин улсад нутгийн хатуу модон болон анодчилсон хөнгөн цагаанаар зохион бүтээж, урласан Vitro нь технологи ба гар урлалыг хослуулж, цагийг унших илүү эргэцүүлэн бодох арга барилыг санал болгож байна.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал

Vitro Гарын цаг нь A' Design Award Хүрэл шагналын ялагч бөгөөд бүтээлч чанар, овсгоо, цэцэн ухаанаараа ялгарсан шилдэг загварт олгодог маш нэр хүндтэй хүлээн зөвшөөрөлт юм. Хүрэл ялагчид бол хангалттай ур чадвартай, гайхалтай бүтээлч ажил бөгөөд зохион бүтээгчдийн өргөн туршлага, төсөөлөл, самбаатай байдлыг баталдаг. Vitro Гарын цаг нь өндөр үнэлэгдсэн, биширсэн, хайрласан зүйл, мэдэгдэхүйц мэргэжлийн, шинэлэг байх болно гэж хүлээгддэг. Хүрэл шагнал хүртсэн энэ загвар нь урлаг, шинжлэх ухаан, загвар, технологийн шилдэг туршлагыг шингээж, нарийн ширийнд анхаарал хандуулснаараа тод юм. Vitro Гарын цаг хэрэгцээг гайхалтай хангаж, хүслийг хөндөж, сэтгэл хөдлөлийг байлдан дагуулж, сониуч занг татдаг.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: It redefines the wristwatch through a suspended movement design where dial, hands, and mechanism appear to float inside the case. This is made possible by a triple-crystal structure that lets light pass unobstructed, creating both visual lightness and structural clarity. Eliminating buckles and adjustment holes, it features a seamless one-piece strap with a pinless clasp adaptable to any wrist, and modular architecture crafted from noble Argentinian materials.
Dimensions & Packaging: Diameter: 44 mm; Thickness: 9mm; Strap length: 247 mm / Crystals: Mineral / Case: CNC-milled and hand-polished Itin (Prosopis Kuntzei); Density 1,150 gr/cm³; Janka Hardness 14,220 N / Movement: Miyota Caliber 2035 (Japanese Quartz); Accuracy ± 20 s/month / Caseback: Turned, CNC-drilled, anodized and laser-engraved aluminium 6061-T6 / Strap: Die-cut genuine leather (100% aniline) with goatskin lining / Buckle: CNC-milled and anodized aluminium 5052-H34 / Fittings: Polished crown, hands and rivets
Tags: Watch, Timepiece, Luxury, Suspended Time, Industrial Design, Argentinian Design, Industrial Designer, Hardwood Watch
Production Technology: It is crafted from local materials using both industrial and traditional techniques. The case is CNC-milled from Itin, a native hardwood known as 'Argentinian ebony' for its extreme hardness and dark brown colour that deepens to nearly black over time. The hand-turned caseback is anodized aircraft-grade aluminium, as is the CNC-milled buckle. The one-piece strap is die-cut from genuine Argentinian leather. All crystals are mineral glass. Each timepiece is signed, numbered, and hand-finished.
Design Challenge: The main creative challenge was resolving the suspended movement design without compromising the structure or proper functioning. Additionally, the biggest production obstacle was precisely machining both concentric faces of the small wooden case using local technology. Hardwood is a non-traditional watchmaking material that requires specialized technical skill.
Research: Research focused on technical resolution while preserving the design concept. The process involved sketches, mock-ups, and prototypes to test structure, proportions, and fit. Extensive iterations refined the triple-crystal system for precise assembly. Anthropometric data guided the strap to fit a wide range of wrist sizes. Several native hardwoods, aluminium alloys, and finishes were evaluated to define the final materials.
Inspiration: Vitro was inspired by the idea of suspending time, which it reflects both literally and conceptually throughout its design. The project originates from a personal reflection on how time is perceived and valued in contemporary life. In a fast-paced world where time often slips by unnoticed, Vitro offers a deliberate moment of pause. Its design concept of suspended movement turns time-reading into a unique visual and symbolic experience.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2021 and finished in December 2024 in Cordoba, Argentina.
Operation Flow: Vitro offers a natural and intuitive way of reading time, guided only by the crown placed at 12 o'clock. Its suspended movement design and triple-crystal system create dynamic light and shadow effects that shift with the wearer's perspective. The strap features a slider buckle that adapts comfortably to any wrist size, fastening securely without pre-punched holes.
Patents: Patented. Patent No. 015086222-0001. Leonardo Liendo. 2024. European Union.
Patented. Patent No. 104029. Leonardo Liendo. 2023. Argentina.
Patented. Patent No. 104030. Leonardo Liendo. 2023. Argentina.
Image Credits: Leonardo Liendo, 2025.