Elemental Classic Series II Semi Precious Timepieces by François Hurtaud |
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| DESIGN NAME: Elemental Classic Series II PRIMARY FUNCTION: Semi Precious Timepieces INSPIRATION: Both the cultural symbolism and the natural beauty of the selected and elusive, yet significant, stones inspire MYKU. For centuries, the practical application of stone has included use in architecture, art and jewelry. The meaning that stones carry has also been extolled, precious pieces passed down through generations, around the world. Their one-of-a-kind timepieces carry the weight and longevity of these stones. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Born from a devotion for the unique and prestigious, MYKU creates its revered timepieces from semi-precious stones using top-of-the-line techniques. MYKU is committed to creating intrinsic and timeless designs, carefully crafted from materials that will withstand the test of time. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: All of our products are designed and developed in house, from the initial sketch to prototype. Stripped down to its basic elements, our design philosophy is to create timeless products of the highest quality. Our global partners carefully craft every mechanism of the watch. Our close collaborations are built on experience and expertise in different areas alongside a shared passion for detail. Made and assembled in Switzerland, MYKU watches are subjected to stringent quality control during assembly. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in April 2016 in Hong Kong and finished in September 2017. It took almost two years from the original idea, to ideation, conceptualisation, prototyping, product development & production. Throughout the different design phases, we have been sourcing and working with partners over the world in Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Canada, Brasil, France, Italy, Germany & Switzerland. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The Case: Diecasting, CNC polishing and IP Gold Plating. The Leather: Hand made in Italy. The Stones: From Afghanistan, Lapis and Malachite, from Canada: Howlite, from Brasil: Sardonyx. The stones are sliced with high precision via CNC machining in Germany. The Assembly: Every watch is assembled by hand in Switzerland. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Bezel: Satin Polished 316L Stainless Steel IP Gold Plated Dial: Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Howlite, Sardonyx. Markers & Hands: Brass Movement: Swiss Quartz Ronda Glass: Crystal Sapphire Strap: Genuine Brown Italian Leather Strap Buckle: Polished Polished 316L Stainless Steel IP Gold Plated Gender: Unisex Battery operated: 10 years TAGS: Watch, Timepiece, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Sardonyx, Howlite, Swiss movement, Unique, Semi-precious stone RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Designing a watch with a stone as a dial comes with its problematics. Because it is a natural material, it comes with flaws. Learning how to deal with them on a production scale was the challenging part. What minimum thickness can we reach? How does it impact the movement? How to assemble to markers? How to assemble the stone with the least breakage rate on the assembly line? Every single question offered different paths to take and prototyping numerous iterations was the answer. CHALLENGE: Cutting stones in a way that reveals the inner, layered beauty requires high precision and meticulous skills. The layers take millions of years to form, and only artfully slicing through the top, tough layer reveals the true inherent beauty of a stone. Each cut results in a unique stone face. MYKU sought the best semi-precious stones cutting factories from Asia to Europe. Their last stop was Germany where they found a partner with the technical and man-crafting know-how in order to slice the stones at thin as 1.0mm thickness. ADDED DATE: 2018-09-28 06:36:40 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Kuan Teo, General Manager. IMAGE CREDITS: Francois Hurtaud, Bun Mok. |
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NAME: MYKU PROFILE: MYKU is committed to creating intrinsic and timeless designs, carefully crafted from materials that will withstand the test of time. MYKU is the vision of Founder, Kuan Teo, and designer, François Hurtaud. The two friends realized early on that their visions aligned: they were both passionate about crafting something unique and beautiful, using design as a medium of expression. |
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Elemental Classic Series Ii Semi Precious Timepieces by François Hurtaud is Winner in Jewelry Design Category, 2018 - 2019.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with François Hurtaud. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by François Hurtaud. |
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