Dhahabu Vito · 2020

Janus Saa ya Mkononi

by William Volcoff

Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award 2020 in Vito
CLIENT: Wolkov
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About Janus Saa ya Mkononi

Janus ni saa ya mkononi yenye nyuso mbili za saa na mkanda unaoweza kubadilishwa. Pande zote mbili zinaweza kutumika, hivyo mvaaji anaweza kugeuza kasha, kubadilisha nyuso za saa na kubadilisha mikanda ili kuendana na mavazi na shughuli za kila siku. Uso mmoja wa saa unaendeshwa na mfumo wa mitambo unaojizungusha wenyewe na mwingine unaendeshwa na mfumo wa quartz, jambo linalowezesha kusoma saa za kanda mbili za wakati. Kasha na vishikizo vikubwa vya mkanda vimetengenezwa kwa chuma cha pua na hupitia mchakato mrefu wa kung'arishwa. Mfumo wa kubana uliofichwa ndani ya vishikizo hushikilia mkanda bila vipande vya ziada vinavyosogea. Mikanda imetengenezwa kwa ngozi halisi.

About the Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award

Janus Saa ya Mkononi ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kuu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya daraja la kwanza, ya ajabu na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Dhahabu ni kazi bunifu mno, zenye maono makubwa na za kung'aa kwa umaridadi zinazoakisi kipaji, hekima na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Janus Saa ya Mkononi inatarajiwa kuwa uvumbuzi unaosifiwa sana, wa kuweka mielekeo na wa kihistoria unaoleta thamani isiyo na kifani. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award ni mradi wa kustaajabisha na unaoheshimika unaonufaisha sana na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Janus Saa ya Mkononi huzua hisia kali za hamu, huamsha shauku, huhimiza ubunifu na hutuvutia.

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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