褶皱腕表 / Benjamin Hubert

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受到折叠纸扇的启发，设计出这款表面是三维褶皱的腕表。不光表盘是这样的表面，表带也是，这种设计可以增加表带与用户之间的空气流动，防止表带被汗粘住。

Plicate
Benjamin Hubert x Nava

Plicate is a wrist watch with its increments of time embodied as three dimensional faceted surfaces. This three dimensionality replaces the conventional 2D graphical display of time and is inspired by plicate pleats found in paper fans.

The pleated surface is also detailed in the underside of the polyurethane watch strap to allow the flow of air between the strap and the user to prevent the build up of sweat – common in polymer watch straps.

The design is a study into a new typology of wrist watch and the challenge of convention is also described through its strap closure. The traditional buckle fixing is replaced with an asymmetrical ‘clasp’ fixing found more commonly in festival wrist bands. This not only allows for a tactile experience when on the users wrist but commands a distinctive silhouette when displayed in store, differentiating it from the crowded timepiece market.

The geometric design language can also be found in the detailing of the hands with a double length second hand selected as most users do not actually use the second hand to tell the time on analogue watches it becomes a piece of decoration – there- fore by doubling its length, the decorative impact is multiplied.

Plicate is the second collaboration between Nava and Benjamin Hubert launched at Salone Del Mobile in April 2012.

Materials: Polyurethane strap
Anodized Aluminium case and dial
Steel hands and closure
Glass lens

Dimensions
Diameter 38mmx L230mm

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