Whoever believes that the Pocket Watch has died is very wrong. And we don’t say this just because a few weeks ago one of the actors of the moment, Barry Keoghan, for the MET gala based his look on one of the 1930s art deco style; but because it is also possible to bring classic pieces like this into the present and turn them around so that they don’t look retro at all.
This is the case of the new jewel that has just been presented Hublot from the hand of the contemporary artist Daniel ArshamThe American, who is known for his work to show the malleability and power of nostalgia by mixing art, design and popular culture, has decided to join forces with the Swiss brand to reinvent the pocket watch in a surprising way and thus challenge the rules of what has always been understood by this type of piece.
To begin with, it is not round as is usually the case but is characterized by an original teardrop shape much more organic and fluid, measuring 73.2 mm long, 52.6 mm wide and 22.5 mm thick to be ergonomic and adaptable to any hand.
In addition, thanks to its construction with two titanium chains – each of them with the double One Click system patented by Hublot that helps it to be easily fixed -, Can be worn as a traditional pocket watch or around the neck and even thanks to its titanium and mineral glass pedestal, it allows it to be used as a decorative element resting on a table.
Arsham Droplet This is the name given to this unique watch that, according to Daniel Arsham, “combines past, present and future” and is a true limited edition collector’s gem of which Only 99 copies are available worldwide..
It features Hublot’s in-house developed Meca-10 movement, which implies a 10-day power reserve that guarantees the use of the watch for extended periods of time without the need for frequent winding.
The case is made of titanium and the mechanism is visible thanks to the two glasses placed in a sandwich structure which resemble delicate lace woven with a drop-like pattern. It uses a double sealing system with 17 cleverly placed O-rings to ensure a perfect seal and is complemented by green rubber side shock absorbers that have Daniel Arsham’s signature stamped on their surface. It also sports emblematic elements of Swiss manufacturing such as its characteristic six H-shaped screws.
“This revolutionary timepiece is a true work of art that perfectly combines our watchmaking expertise with Daniel Arsham’s brilliant artistic vision,” says Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe, referring to this highly handcrafted timepiece to which the American artist has brought his creative vision to turn it into what he likes to call a “relic of the future.”
Source: gentleman.elperiodico.com
