Comments on: 11°11’11” Watch Design Points to the Time

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:51:06 +0000

It’s an interesting idea. But : 1 ) I’m not sure about the shape, because I fear to cut/poke myself. It would be better as an horizontal oval. ( even if it would need to be H:M:S not m:H:s ) 2 ) the arrow-style digits are nice, but I don’t like that they are connected in the middle. 3 ) I love the mirrored version of the digit for the single H:M:S. 4 ) I agree with you about the idea of the bright/flashy color, which is rare. ( the color choice, not the agreement part ) 5 ) I like the idea of not seeing the setting buttons.

The bottom line is that I wouldn’t buy it as it is, but there is potential.

By: xian

xian — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:49:27 +0000

I’m not sure why you feel it’s acceptable for you to trash others designs while not subjecting yourself to the same scrutiny, El Wray.

By: dzign555

dzign555 — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:56:28 +0000

I suggest to TF to have a look at El Wray’s posts and see that they are not in very good spirit.

By: Romain

Romain — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:56:21 +0000

Thank you for the vote Dzign555 !

By: dzign555

dzign555 — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:52:52 +0000

Love the number representation, and the reflective idea. The watch overall needs a tune-up, as I could imagine wearing such a watch with an arrow head to be quite uncomfortable. i might be wrong, though. I’m sure with TF’s fantastic minds – gee they’ve put out some real gems of watches in recent times! – it’d be on my wrist in no time.

By: Romain

Romain — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:41:05 +0000

Yes Xian, I know that the 9 doesn’t use 45 degrees, as well as the 4 . But it was difficult to do for the 4, and I thought it was better like that for the 9.
Your idea of the band that separates at the face is interesting, the watch would be pretty cool.

By: Romain

Romain — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:03:17 +0000

Thanks a lot Pete

By: xian

xian — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:14:41 +0000

Hi, Romain! I support your radical number designs except for the ’9′, as it uses an arbitrary angle that is out of harmony with the other numbers that use 45 degrees, vertical and horizontal lines. Maybe as an even more radical design you can design the band to separate at the face! That way you could have your arrow head connect to ‘feathered’/finned tail like this =>>=

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:11:50 +0000

Very interesting concept and very unique too. I like the arrow shaped numbers they are cool. I think the arrow shape of the watch itself needs to be more subtle but I realise this is just a concept. If it was more refined it would look quite cool I think. Support worth idea! 5/Y best of luck!