In keeping with the minimalist trends that pervade contemporary art in all its forms, Mickael presents us with a watch immediately remarkable for its clean, stripped-down appearance. The “Revolutio” consists of three concentric metallic rings placed on a rubber wristband. The outer ring is branded with four dashes of light that stand for what would be the numbers 12, 3, 6 and 9 on a regular watch, while the inner circles show miniature triangles that represent the minute and hour hands, respectively. In essence, it's an analog watch with a fresh twist and it may appeal to lovers of the traditional and the cutting-edge alike.
The outer ring stays put, the other two rotate in order to indicate time. It's as easy as that, there's no need of a face to get the job done. In the past, men used to tell time by gazing up at the celestial bodies. The idea of rings that orbit planet-like around each other to fulfill a similar purpose is certainly stimulating.
Faceless watches with holes at the center have been done before, take for instance Phillipe Starck's Fossil O-Ring Digi. Still, Mickael has polished the notion enough to make it his own and the “Revolutio” stands out for its sheer cool factor.
A standard watch engine makes the rings turn, though one wonders where it might be placed. Besides, the issue of bothersome buckles is solved through the incorporation of a slick magnetic clasp as a means of attaching it to your wrist.
Simple color variations keep things crisp and make the watch as much a fashion accessory as it is a practical object of daily use.
Some concepts ought to remain as such; the “Revolutio” is definitely not one of them. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled just in case this baby goes into production.
source: Walyou
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