A watch made of titanium. While titanium generally has a somewhat tough image, the design of this watch approaches from a place of delicacy. When I first saw it, it gave me the impression of a miniature flower.
The design dynamically incorporates multiple curves. The band is shaped like a leaf, the crown is shaped like a flower, and the dial also features floral patterns. The Roman numeral indexes give the watch an elegant atmosphere, and Duratect Platinum is applied, targeting women. These elements not only highlight the beautiful, glamorous, and feminine atmosphere of the watch, but also soften the tough image of titanium while retaining its advantages of hardness and lightness.
Thus, something that could be called a "Solid Flower" has been created.
The band fits smoothly on the wrist.
The way the finish is applied further emphasizes the curvaceous shape.
A flower-shaped crown. It gives a soft impression.
The bracelet shaped like leaves is designed as if you are wearing a garland on your wrist. The side of the case has a softly rounded form, and the band flows smoothly from the case.
The molded flower-shaped pattern and pearl-printed surface. The indexes are shaped like chrysanthemum flowers, and the reflection of light is beautiful.
The dark blue hands pair well with the silver dial, making it easy to read the time.
ENGINEER'S EYE
Titanium for Women
This model represents our first attempt to create a jewelry-like design in titanium, while also pursuing functionality by equipping it with a radio-controlled movement, aiming to deliver new value to the women’s watch market.
Because titanium is difficult to polish to a broad, mirror-like finish, the earliest models featured bands with more hairline brushing. However, advances in processing technology have made it possible to produce models with more polished surfaces. Even so, achieving a beautiful polish on the narrow, polished edges along the band that evoke flower petals was a demanding task, but it resulted in a bright and gentle impression.
The light, feminine band design and the bright, translucent tone of the case and band finished with DURATECT platinum dispelled the then-prevailing image of titanium as “hard,” “gray,” and “rugged.”
For the complexly shaped lugs as well, we prioritized a continuous flow from the band, making design adjustments to ensure a comfortable fit on the wrist and to minimize any sense of discordance.