Flux Quadras Uati Tapulima by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro

Flux Quadras Uati Tapulima by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Ario in Mamanu Uati Competition Category.

ArioUati· 2025

Flux Quadras Uati Tapulima

by Albert Lai and Jayson De Castro

Client: Flux Watches

A' Design Award Ario Winner in Uati Category

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The Design

About Flux Quadras Uati Tapulima

O le Flux Quadras o se uati tapulima faameka ma se taulima ua tuufaatasia. O le pusa faʻapipiʻi faʻasolosolo ma le taulima e leai se vaeluaga e maua ai se foliga e pei o loo opeopea. O le foliga o le uati e tele ona vaega faʻapipiʻi, ma faʻailoga itula e opeopea ma se talaaga faʻatusaina mo le loloto ma le manino. O le pusa e faia i le uʻamea le pala 904L faatasi ai ma se ufiufi malō 800HV, ma e 40mm le lautele ma le 12.5mm le maualuga. O se afi otometi La Joux Perret G101 na gaosia i Suiselani e faaosoina e le gaioiga o le tapulima. O le taulima e le manaʻomia ni meafaigaluega e faʻaaogaina ai se faʻamau Nano-Adjust o loo faʻatali le pateni, e fetuutuunai faanatura mo le mafanafana ma le lelei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Flux Quadras Uati Tapulima, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Flux Quadras Uati Tapulima e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Flux Quadras Uati Tapulima o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

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