We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Manniche Timepieces about their original and creative Watch design work. Manniche Timepieces is an award-winning fashion designer, that makes our world a better place with their original watch works.
Manniche Timepieces ("MT") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Cph st-1 Watch. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
MT : The main inspiration behind the design of the watch is the Scandinavian minimalism, with a twist. The idea was to keep the design as simple as possible, but still to give it a twist and a masculine character.
MT : To create a unique and timeless designed watch, that will fit the modern man. The modern man can have many different shapes, in terms of both fashion and style, and therefore it was an important factor that design of the watch was subtle enough to suit different characters, without losing the integrity and character.
MT : The watch has already been put in production, and a limited edition of 100 watches will be available for delivery, from mid-June this year.
MT : It took around two years to complete the design of the first watch. Several prototypes and an on-going adjustment of details were necessary before I was satisfied with the final prototype.
MT : I decided to pursue my life-long ambition, to design and create my own watch brand.
MT : We have already started producing the watch.
MT : I have always had a passion for, in particular, mechanical watches and design, in general. Being able to produce a watch according to my own design and specifications, is a dream come true.
MT : Men, who care about good design and quality materials, from 25 years and up.
MT : In comparison with other Scandinavian watch brands, that derives from the same minimalist philosophy, our watch combines the minimalist style with a more contemporary masculine, yet subtle, design.
MT : The name of the watch 'CPH ST-1', is simply referring to the origins, Copenhagen (CPH), and the materials the watch is made from, steel (ST).
MT : Hand-drawn sketches and digital software, especially Photoshop and Illustrator
MT : The design in itself separates from other watch brands, however, a specific feature is the inner bezel with it's linear engravings.
MT : Yes, we work together with an experienced watch manufacturer.
MT : The movement used in the watch is a high-quality Swiss-made automatic (self-winding) movement.
MT : We researched the market as broad as possible, to make sure the design wasn't similar to other watch brands.
MT : The biggest challenge was the constant improvement of details, to make sure it turned out exactly as I wanted. Each revision of the design would add a minimum of 2-3 extra months to the process of creating the final prototype.
MT : To receive feedback from highly experienced designers/judges.
MT : It is a challenging, but valuable experience to put words on the ideas behind the design.
