Limited Edition 'Wants vs. Needs' Venn Diagram Watches from Mr. Jones.

Let me start by saying that the limited edition watches from Mr. Jones always sell out quickly. So, if you like this unusual timepiece, I suggest you jump on it now, since it's limited to 100 pieces only.

Unisex/Mens:

Ladies:


Both Mens/Unisex and and Ladies styles:


Wants vs Needs comes in two sizes: a smaller ladies-specific case as well as this larger unisex size. This watch is produced in an edition of 100 pieces, with each watch individually numbered on the case back.



Unisex Watch Box by artist Camilla Meijer
The Unisex or Mens watch comes in a MJW presentation box, with specially commissioned design by artist and illustrator Camilla Meijer:




Women's Watch Box by artist Fanny Shorter
And the women's watch comes in a MJW presentation box, with specially commissioned design by artist and illustrator Fanny Shorter:




The hands on this watch are in the form of two circles, one circle is labelled "what I want" and the other "what I need". As the circles move to mark the time, they form a Venn diagram.



The shifting relationship that the diagram depicts between "wants" and "needs" is a way for us to think about the changing nature of our own desires and their fulfilment.



The watch is a tool for questioning ourselves - how does the diagram reflect the relationship between our own wants and needs at any given time?

Specs:
Case: 316L stainless steel
Mechanism: Ronda 513 quartz movement
Strap: Black leather with red stitching
Width (3 o'clock to 9 o'clock): 37mm
Height (from lug to lug): 46mm
Waterproof: 5ATM
Guarantee: 12 months
Smallest strap diameter:150mm
Largest strap diameter: 205mm

Shop for the Wants vs. Needs watches here

New Block Watches From Tom Dixon's Eclectic Collection.

Three new 2013 watches have been designed by Tom Dixon as part of his Eclectic Collection. The Eclectic Collection is a collection of everyday home accessories, giftware and design objects formed from honest, resilient and heavyweight materials including copper, marble, cast iron and wood.

The products are informed by British heritage and each piece is designed to be used or played with, to be treasured or to be given. The Block Watches are the newest addition to this collection, are made from the most minimal components and come in three variations.

Block Watch Stainless Steel Mesh:


The square case is stamped from a fat block of pure stainless steel with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number.

Block Watch Rose Gold Mesh:


The square case is stamped from a fat block of pure stainless steel plated with rose gold with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number.

Block Watch Brass Leather:


The square case is stamped from a block of brass with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number. No more no less.



Dimensions of all three Block Watches:


Height Max (cm) 4
Width Max (cm) 4
Depth (cm) 0.6
Unpacked weight (kg) 0.02


Tom Dixon

It's Star Wars Time... For Real. SEIKO Launches Six Official Star Wars Wristwatches.

A collaboration between Lucas Films and Seiko brings us six Star Wars Watches, each modeled after a character from the George Lucas saga. The watches are fashioned in the men's Seiko Brightz style and vary in terms of functionality. Each has faces and bezels with emblems and icons reminiscent of the characters and their likenesses are on the back of each watch.



The Seiko Darth Vader Radio Solar Control World Time Watch:




The Seiko Darth Maul Chronograph Solar Watch:




The Seiko Yoda Mechanical Watch:




The Seiko C-3PO Mechanical Watch:




The Seiko R2-D2 Active Matrix EPD Watch:




The Seiko Stormtrooper Mechanical Watch:




For more information, visit this site (prices and info in Japanese only):


Available at the following stores:

加藤時計店
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/tokeiten/
ゼノン
http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/zenon/
チックタックオンラインストア
http://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c10/
マルイウェブチャネル
http://voi.0101.co.jp/voi/index.jsp

The New Limited Edition Sun and Moon Watch from Mr. Jones.

The new Sun and Moon watch from Mr. Jones shows the time based on the position of the Sun or Moon in the sky on the watch face.



The crescent shaped sky on the dial represents 12 hours with the time running from left to right. At 6am the sun 'rises' on the left of the dial. The sun slowly climbs in the sky until it reaches the apex of the crescent midday. The sun gradually descends until it reaches the right hand marker at 6pm.



After 6pm the Sun ‘sets’ and disappears from view, meanwhile the Moon ‘rises’ on the left. The position of the Moon in the sky therefore shows the hours from 6pm until 6am.



Along with the image of the Sun and Moon, the hour disk features a revolving image with scenes of the natural world that gradually passes as the day progresses. The minutes are displayed in the centre dial and these run in the conventional way, so each marker on this dial corresponds to five minutes.




Sun and Moon is a revival of an very old watch design: "Sun and Moon" watches were first produced in Britain in the late 1600s during a period of experimentation with ways to represent the time. We really like this visualisation of the time - it's both logical and elegant.

Sun and Moon is produced in an edition of 100 pieces, each watch numbered on the case back and comes with a signed certificate from the designer.

The watch comes packed in an MJW box which features a newly commissioned artwork by illustrator Fanny Shorter. Inspired by the 24 hour display, Fanny's artwork shows the life cycle of the mayfly which takes just 24 hours:




Specifications:
Case: brushed stainless steel
Strap: black leather with ecru stitching
Mechanism: Ronda 515-24H single jewel quartz mechanism
Width (3 o'clock to 9 o'clock): 37mm
Height (from lug to lug): 46mm
Waterproof: 5ATM
Guarantee: 12 months
Smallest strap diameter:150mm
Largest strap diameter: 205mm

Sun and Moon
£145 (approx $190/€164) Buy it here.

Introducing Clomm Watches Terra Firma Collection - Modern Unisex Timepieces With Seven Unique Faces.

Clomm is a relatively new boutique watch brand established last year by founder and creative director Gary Fidele. Their first collection, TERRA FIRMA (which translates to "on solid ground"), consists of seven modern and minimalist unisex watches whose faces feature materials such as cork, rosewood, oak, and black or white ceramic. The newest and most expensive addition to the collection is a Malachite face watch priced at $630 USD. Other watches in the Terra Firma Collection range from $450-$490.



The line of watches has Swiss Made Ronda movements, sapphire crystals, Aerospace grade stainless steel bezels and cases and real Italian leather bands. All the models have sweep second hands and luminous dials. No numbers and spec lines only on the ceramic faced watches add to the clean and modern design. Each watch weighs 110kg and measures a generous 60.0 x 52.0 x 15.0 mm and is 47mm in diameter.



Each Clomm watch comes in a nice wooden box:


The Watches
Rosewood, $490:

White Ceramic, $450:

Black Ceramic, $450:

Cork, $490:

Oak, $490:

Rosegold, $490:

Malachite, $630:



About Clomm
Specialized in creating minimalist and distinctive design with timeless appeal, the brand takes inspiration from the 12th century Anglo-Saxon word “Clomm” meaning "to grasp", reflecting the founders' English roots. Clomm products are made from materials of premium quality, embracing design, engineering and craftsmanship. The philosophy of the brand has been very clear from the beginning- To combine minimalist design with uncompromised quality.

The Designer

As a product designer from the UK, Gary has worked across a wide range of disciplines, designing everything from furniture and household items, to surfboards and wetsuits for clients around the globe. In 2011, with his broad experience and the desire to develop unique products, he created his first timepiece collection "Terra Firma", which is now available on the Clomm website and at our selected retailers.


Clomm watches