To make repolishing easy, I considered the design based on the points of 'solid material (without plating)' and 'a structure that is easy to disassemble and a shape that is easy to polish.' Early on, I decided on a direction with a solid stainless steel material that is easy to polish and a shape with removable end pieces. When the end pieces are removed, it becomes a perfectly round shape, allowing for flawless buff polishing. The result is a simple, warm, and rounded form.
The end piece connecting the case and band is designed to evoke the impression of a crafted artifact. I was inspired by the Paris end piece of CITIZEN's first women's watch, the K model (right in the illustration). The soft R-shaped curve of the end piece part gives a delicate impression.
The dial is designed to convey a sense of care and to express a relaxed spacing. The white mother-of-pearl is decorated with etching that is not overly ornate. The four applied indexes have a softly polished, bud-like form. The eight round applied indexes also have a plump, droplet-like three-dimensionality thanks to their R-shaped curve that wraps around to the back.
For the crown, I wanted something decorative and elegant, with a modern onyx texture and a classical claw setting. Its gently rounded shape is meant to evoke a sense of happiness.
The case back is shaped to feel pleasant against the wrist. There is a sense of unity that makes you want to stroke from the glass to the case back, and it has a smooth, charming appeal.
I want the case back engraving to be something that can be added at any time, allowing the owner's handwritten message to be engraved as is, preserving their feelings.
This is a watch with a gentle impression that makes you want to keep it close. I designed it while imagining a scene where, by repolishing, it remains beautifully radiant forever, is passed on to someone else, and gently embraces the wearer when picked up. This is a proposal for 'Designing Emotion,' where affection deepens as you share history together.