BaselWorld 2014: 4N Independent Watchmaking

DonCorson · 2014-04-23T14:57:44Z

Explore 4N's journey at BaselWorld 2014 with DonCorson, from early prototypes to their unique, reliable digital display timepiece.

DonCorson provides an in-depth look at 4N's presence at BaselWorld 2014, tracing the brand's journey from initial prototypes to reliable, working timepieces. This post celebrates the perseverance and innovation behind 4N's unique digital display, offering a detailed perspective on its development. It underscores the excitement and challenges of independent watchmaking.

BaselWorld 2014 - 4N

We have been following 4N for 4 or 5 years now. From their first presentation at BaselWorld of a electric motor driven model to show the display, through the first prototypes and a shop visit I made at Renaud and Papi to see where they are built. That first presentation I didn't even mention here. I thought it would never work. And here I stand corrected. In the mean time all the childhood illnesses have been overcome and the watch is working and reliable. And the display is still just as cool. This is another of those pieces where one can waste incredible amounts of time waiting for the next minute to come and then miss all the fun when you blink once too often.

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The kinetic display of the 4N watch is praised for creating a captivating visual effect, making it feel as though a moment of motion is frozen in time.
DonCorson provides a video of the 4N watch in action, allowing viewers to experience its unique digital display and kinetic movement.

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watchthatman

Apr 26, 2014

Fantastic design!

Are there any videos of the time changing on this?

watchthatman

Apr 27, 2014

Wow! Great to see it in action. Even when it's still it conveys

something so kinetic, it feels like you're seeing an instant of a motion that's frozen in time. Thank you!

BaselWorld 2014: 4N Independent Watchmaking

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