Zahabu Amasaro · 2020
Janus Isaha yo ku kuboko
- Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu 2020 in Amasaro
- CLIENT: Wolkov
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About Janus Isaha yo ku kuboko
Janus ni isaha yo ku kuboko ifite impande ebyiri z'isura n'umukandara ushobora guhindurwa. Impande zombi zishobora gukoreshwa, bityo uwambaye ashobora guhindukiza igikoresho, agahindura uruhande rw'isura kandi agahindura imikandara kugira ngo bihuze n'imyambaro n'ibikorwa bya buri munsi. Uruhande rumwe rw'isura rukoreshwa n'imashini ikora yonyine (automatic movement) naho urundi rugakoreshwa n'imashini ya quartz, ibyo bikaba bituma umuntu ashobora gusoma amasaha y'uturere tubiri tw'igihe. Igikoresho n'amaboko manini yacyo bikozwe mu cyuma kidafata ingese (stainless steel) kandi binyuzwa mu nzira ndende yo gukarabishwa neza. Uburyo bwo gufatisha buhishwe mu maboko y'igikoresho bufata umukandara nta bindi bice byigenda byiyongereyeho. Imikandara ikozwe mu ruhu nyakuri.
About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu
Janus Isaha yo ku kuboko ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo biri ku rwego rwa mbere, bitangaje kandi by'indashyikirwa. Abegukanye Zahabu ni ibihangano birimo udushya twinshi, bifite icyerekezo kandi bimurika, bigaragaza impano, ubwenge n'ubuhanga bw'ababihanze. Janus Isaha yo ku kuboko biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano gishimwa cyane, gishyiraho imigendekere mishya kandi gitanga agaciro katigeze kaboneka. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Zahabu ni umushinga utangaje kandi wubahwa ugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Janus Isaha yo ku kuboko itera ibyifuzo bikomeye, ikangura ishyaka, ishishikariza guhanga kandi igatwara imitima yacu.
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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
