Vultura Polshorloge by Vincent Ifrah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in IJzer in Horlogeontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerHorloge· 2024

Vultura Polshorloge

by Vincent Ifrah

Client: Vultura

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Horloge Category

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The Design

About Vultura Polshorloge

Vultura is een polshorloge met een kast die de vorm van de vulva volgt. De kast is noch rond noch vierkant, en de asymmetrische contour is ontleend aan illustratie- en beeldhouwwerk. De kroon doet denken aan de clitoris, terwijl de wijzerplaat de innerlijke vorm van de vulva suggereert. Twee V-vormige wijzers geven de tijd aan. De kast meet 26 millimeter in breedte, 36 millimeter in hoogte en 6 millimeter in diepte. De kast is vervaardigd uit 316L-staal, met gehard mineraalglas en een roestvrijstalen mesh-band. Vultura-horloges worden in Frankrijk gemaakt en geassembleerd.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Vultura Polshorloge is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Vultura Polshorloge wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Vultura Polshorloge wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The concept of the Vultura Watch is represented by an extraordinary watch shape and a groundbreaking design. The futuristic aesthetic exposes the vulva by highlighting the invisible part of the clitoris. The clitoris is shaped as a crown, the dial reveals the inside of the vulva: the vulval lips. They are visible, prominent, and asymmetrical, challenging traditional depictions of the vulva. Welcome to the modern era, where the Vultura leads our future journey.
Dimensions & Packaging: WIDTH OF THE CASE 26mm
DEPTH OF THE CASE 6mm
HEIGHT OF THE CASE 36mm
SHAPE OF THE CASE Vulva
MATERIAL OF THE CASE 316L steel
QUALITY OF GLASS Mineral glass K1 ( hardened)
CALIBERS (MOVEMENTS) Quarz Miyota GL22
WATERPROOF 3 ATM
MATERIAL OF THE STRAPS Mesh Metal Stainless steel
WIDTH OF THE STRAPS 10mm
Tags: Watches, Vulva, Design watches, Vultura, Unique shape, Onyx, Aureate, Halcyon, Sanguine, Apyrit
Production Technology: Vultura watches are manufactured and assembled in France. This ensures the quality of the products and the promotion of European know-how. Excellent product management has made it possible to set an attractive market price for a designer watch, despite the fact that it is "Made in France", making the Vultura watch accessible to everyone. Thus, the mission of the watch is carried not only in the design but also in the price.
Design Challenge: What was a challenge was the feasibility of the watches and the watch cases. The unique and asymmetric shape of the watch was a real challenge and the exchanges with our suppliers were long. Indeed, if you look in detail at the case, you can see that the shape of it is pretty hard to manufacture. We had to convey our idea of the unique design of our Vultura collection and we had to make two final prototypes to get exactly what we wanted.
Research: The watch design was considered a work of art from the outset, which is intended to impress with its 3D elements and unusual shape.

The creation process of the watch started with 2D illustrations and digital 3D animations. The design was then tested by 3D printing and finally finalized with two steel prototypes. As a result, the Vultura watch is now not only unique in its appearance but also particularly high quality in detail.
Inspiration: The creation of the watch collection, which is neither round nor square, follows the philosophy of the brand Nepto, founded by Vincent Ifrah. The unique shape of the Vultura watch was designed by Cecilie Bluthardt, Vincent Ifrah, Ellebasi Gebhardt, Claire Denelle and is inspired by Cecilie Bluthardt's digital illustration artwork "Colorful Vulvae" and Ellebasi Gebhardt's sculptures, the "Clitlets".
Project Duration: The project started in 2021 and ended up in 2023. We were able to distribute it at the beginning of the year 2024. It is now online on Zalando, Ocarat, and our e-platforms.
Operation Flow: Let yourself be charmed by this unique design and opt for the Vultura Onyx timepieces, which will be your ally for everyday wear as well as for prestigious evenings out. Thanks to its bezel, delicate shape and fluid dial, it is instantly recognisable, adding a touch of originality that will make your look exceptional. The delightful dial features different shades of black sublimated by fine gold lines. It blends perfectly with the rest of the watch. At its centre are two V-shaped hands, a reminder of the ‘vulva’ inspiration and the Vultura brand.
Patents: The figurative mark Vultura is registered at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) (Trademark Office EUIPO - EUIPO; application number 018726381).
Team Members: Cecilie Bluthardt
Ellebasi Gebhardt
Vincent Ifrah
Image Credits: Image rights are owned by the registered trademark VULTURA | www.vultura.net | info@vultura.net | IG: vultura.original