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. . . this year by our Patent Office for the design of the Seventies Chronograph dial, so it's a fair bet she's still the head of G O's design team. I'll check with Our Man in Glashütte, though, to be sure.
Art
two three Hysek Kilada watches (don't you hate the spell-checker when entering watch names and models? !*&%#$*^). His name (for the 4th time) is JORG HYSEK.
Here he is:
For MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
He's also done JLC Atmos clocks, Apple watches, aircraft interiors, etc. etc.
NOW LET'S CHANGE DESIGNERS TO ...
We would have to credit a famous architect and designer for these three watches: ALAIN SILBERSTEIN.
NOW LET'S CHANGE DESIGNERS TO ...
FAMOUS JAPANESE DESIGNER
Here he is:
I wouldn't have said I have a weakness for designers, but apparently I do (including the lovely Magali of JLC)
Cazalea
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2016-03-18 19:16:25
Hmmhh.. Let me see, what to chip in here !..
Well, I chose an interesting JLC watch,produced a rather short period, between 2005-2008. At it's time this timepiece represented a new sportsline by LGM.
The design was fresh, avantgarde, even audacious, a compressor case
and also included JLCs signature complication, an alarm,
with a quarter circle alarm scale, passing by the stable alarm marker @ 10.
This piece also featured a completely new concept for the crowns,
by using a turning gasket within the crown, utilizing 2 white/red colored
markings, signaling the crown's gasket position, sealing or
releasing the crowns.
The appeal of these crowns gave the watch a very characteristic note,
something new, a bit shiny, but a sportive note.
- The name of this Tic-tac: Master Compressor Memovox ( MCM)
The designer of this model, plus several other JLC more daring time-pieces
were done by a gifted young and charming JLC designer - lady,
by the name of Megali Metrailler.
Those, who had the privilege to know her in person, (AFAIK, Nico does)
were full in praise of her skills, but also taken by the charme of her
appeal & personality..
Here a pic taken at one of the introductory presentations of the MCM.
An absolutely lovely & charming lady..
( credit: JLC/ internet)
The MCM, as one of her design babies,
was a pretty underrated watch, with only a rather short
production period of 4 years, AFAIK. - Maybe also under-marketed ?
To me, not completely clear, as it represents a great combination
of tool & unconventional but solid watch, just with a bit of bold appeal.
Only later, the Compressor principle came to new honors,
& was again used in a number of other sportive models,
more on the tool & diving side.
Now without further ado,
here my own MCM (from 2007); for me a great
daily beater and appreciated companion.
Really like this strong but balanced appeal
MCM - Pleasure on the wrist.
Hope, you weren't bored by these dwellings,
just felt, that the design object itself & the
character & conceptual thoughts of the designer
are interesting, when put into perspective.
Cheers, Best & HAGWE to all !
hs
The design was fresh, avantgarde, even audacious, a compressor case
and also included JLCs signature complication, an alarm,
with a quarter circle alarm scale, passing by the stable alarm marker @ 10.
This piece also featured a completely new concept for the crowns,
by using a turning gasket within the crown, utilizing 2 white/red colored
markings, signaling the crown's gasket position, sealing or
releasing the crowns.
The appeal of these crowns gave the watch a very characteristic note,
something new, a bit shiny, but a sportive note.
- The name of this Tic-tac: Master Compressor Memovox ( MCM)
The designer of this model, plus several other JLC more daring time-pieces
were done by a gifted young and charming JLC designer - lady,
by the name of Megali Metrailler.
Those, who had the privilege to know her in person, (AFAIK, Nico does)
were full in praise of her skills, but also taken by the charme of her
appeal & personality..
Here a pic taken at one of the introductory presentations of the MCM.
An absolutely lovely & charming lady..
( credit: JLC/ internet)
The MCM, as one of her design babies,
was a pretty underrated watch, with only a rather short
production period of 4 years, AFAIK. - Maybe also under-marketed ?
To me, not completely clear, as it represents a great combination
of tool & unconventional but solid watch, just with a bit of bold appeal.
Only later, the Compressor principle came to new honors,
& was again used in a number of other sportive models,
more on the tool & diving side.
Now without further ado,
here my own MCM (from 2007); for me a great
daily beater and appreciated companion.
Really like this strong but balanced appeal
MCM - Pleasure on the wrist.
Hope, you weren't bored by these dwellings,
just felt, that the design object itself & the
character & conceptual thoughts of the designer
are interesting, when put into perspective.
Cheers, Best & HAGWE to all !
hs
Aaah, yes! Magali!
I was lucky to meet and know her. She's very talented, blowing a wind of fresh ideas on the manufacture.
This MC Memovox is one of her creations.
Best, my friend.
Nicolas
This MC Memovox is one of her creations.
Best, my friend.
Nicolas
The MCM is a cool watch! Would love to handle that one in the metal…hint, hint ;) [nt]
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Only met her briefly once and I share your sentiments! Thank your for reminding me of her designs. (nt)
.
Glashütte Original's designer is . . .
. . . Katharina Stegmann . . .
. . . and, while I'm not entirely sure if she had a hand in designing the first generation of Karrees*, she would've been responsible . . .
. . . for the second, exemplified by my Karree PanoDate.
Art
* The three Karree perpetuals in my collection were originally released in 2000 , and would've been designed prior; I'm unsure of when Mrs Stegmann's tenure at G O began.
. . . and, while I'm not entirely sure if she had a hand in designing the first generation of Karrees*, she would've been responsible . . .
. . . for the second, exemplified by my Karree PanoDate.
Art
* The three Karree perpetuals in my collection were originally released in 2000 , and would've been designed prior; I'm unsure of when Mrs Stegmann's tenure at G O began.
Another new name for me...Is Mrs. Stegmann responsible for the new designs this year?
Thanks Art,
Mike
Mike
She's named on the patent granted . . .
. . . this year by our Patent Office for the design of the Seventies Chronograph dial, so it's a fair bet she's still the head of G O's design team. I'll check with Our Man in Glashütte, though, to be sure.
Art
Aahh, the splendid Karrées !.. These truly are marvels & some of your "signature" watches ! Best & HAGWE ! :)) [nt]
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If only I'd latched onto . . .
. . . one of these . . .
. . . when they were available. The wherewithal was there, but the choice made was for a Senator perpetual instead. Of course, the Senator perpetual has gone to another home, but my longing for the Karree has never ceased.
Wistfully,
Art
. . . when they were available. The wherewithal was there, but the choice made was for a Senator perpetual instead. Of course, the Senator perpetual has gone to another home, but my longing for the Karree has never ceased.
Wistfully,
Art
Following G O as closely as I have over the years . . .
. . . my admiration for Mrs Stegmann's talent is now unlimited.
I'm still looking to add one more G O to my collection before calling it quits. The revised PanoReserve . . .
. . . which bears her imprimatur is on the shortlist.
Art
I'm still looking to add one more G O to my collection before calling it quits. The revised PanoReserve . . .
. . . which bears her imprimatur is on the shortlist.
Art
A Famous Designer Did These Watches
Here he is:
For MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
NOW LET'S CHANGE DESIGNERS TO ...
Another famous guy did these two. His name is MARK NEWSOME (not newsmen, as spellchecker wants).
He's also done JLC Atmos clocks, Apple watches, aircraft interiors, etc. etc.
NOW LET'S CHANGE DESIGNERS TO ...
We would have to credit a famous architect and designer for these three watches: ALAIN SILBERSTEIN.
NOW LET'S CHANGE DESIGNERS TO ...
A famous designer with a very hard to spell and pronounce name GIORGIETTO GIUGIARO
would you rather have a picture of him? (no, I didn't think so)
Takuya Yura designed this Seiko Speedmaster, along with lots of other speedy things, like Honda racing cars, Honda outboard motors, a Prius that recorded 85 mpg over 1000 miles constant driving, etc.
Here he is:
I wouldn't have said I have a weakness for designers, but apparently I do (including the lovely Magali of JLC)
Cazalea
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2016-03-18 19:16:25
Jorg Hysek and Ikepod, that is what I have in mind when I think " Designer Watch ". +1. [nt]
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Sinn....
A German brand with traditions!
I am not sure who designed my 657, but there is much praise for the whole team at Sinn from me.
This watch is made of bead blasted steel. It is water resistant to 200 meters, has excellent magnetic field protection
and I love the captive pilot's bezel with minute ratcheting.
It looks great with a dress shirt or with overalls
Best Regards
Edward
Thank you mkt33 for your kind words. This watch is a keeper. Best Edward [nt]
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Thank you KIH for your kind words. I think this design is universal, it has....
similarities to other watches, but it is one of a kind at the some time Cheers Edward
Cheers Edward
Interesting to think how design can ...
... Be timeless!
Have a great week end friends!! Cheers! Abel
Design is the first thing the prospective buyers pay attention, or don't.....
It's really important. These days, more important than what is inside.... fortunately or unfortunately....
Well we know at least one of the designers in your collection :-) The others are absolute classics.
I wish we knew who was responsible for these timeless designs.
HAGWE Mike
HAGWE Mike
Thank you so much for your kind comment Mike!...
... Yes we know about Genta and his classic AP Royal Oak. I guess we will never know the name of Rolex designers but these models are timeless classics anyway! Hagwe Mike!
Citizen...
Most brands don't tell us who designed the watch. Citizen is the exception in Japan. Not all, but some, they hold internal competition and winners design actually becomes the watch.
HAGWE!
Ken
I like that concept... Really cool "blinking diamond second". I showed my wife and she agrees.
Thanks Ken!