In 2010, Maurice Lacroix and Wallpaper * launched jointly with the designers Gwenaël Nicolas, Arik Levy and Neil Barrett’s first cooperation project, a new interpretation of the 2007 red dot design award winning series of eccentric Ben Tao watch two hours.
In 2011, the three designers in their own way again, this classic watch for interpretation, while retaining the original essence of the watch at the same time, pour into their own personality.
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Cooperation projects this year, Maurice Lacroix and Wallpaper * is the ability to always want to find a firm belief in their own, personal style in his works into the same time uncompromising designers. The end result is this impressive trio: Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, Italian architect Rodolfo Dordoni, the Belgian fashion designer Kris Van Assche.
Each designer Ben Tao respectively the two time series of eccentric watch for a unique interpretation. The three watchs will be in March 2011 of the Basel World Watch and Jewelry Show on display, and then 2011 June 1 to 22 on-line auction, the auction proceeds will be donated to the three designers selected chariwatch organizations.
“My policy is to ensure the rational and rigorous as possible, the architect of this due to my identity. This section when the meter on the idea that circulated from the simple and succinct and lively festive atmosphere.”
Maurice Lacroix Caldera watch - Patricia Urquiola by the designers and architects to build the Ben Tao, the two time series of eccentric watch.
In the eyes of Patricia Urquiola, watch not only the timing tool, it ran in its well-designed series of eccentric Tao time watch on two particular embodiment, after her re-interpretation of the watch after the lively yet restrained. Designed by Patricia Urquiola watch the auction proceeds will be donated to the Global Diversity Foundation.
“My goal is to Maurice Lacroix, Wallpaper * and self-style into a wristwatch in stainless steel. According to this standard, I re-designed the impeccable Ben Tao series of eccentric watch Amy.”
Maurice Lacroix Pontos Stainless watch- Rodolfo Dordoni by the designers and architects to build the Ben Tao watch two time series of eccentric.
Rodolfo Dordoni Ben Tao of time to watch the two series of eccentric interpretations include the date engraved on the scale display device and polishing time, he designs each with a distinctive personal style. Rodolfo Dordoni designed to watch the auction proceeds will be donated to the European Cancer Institute (European Institute of Oncology).
“Design watch fun. Watch is an important status symbol, so I put this as a challenge. I know Seiko secret agents need to watch – if you want to watch the production, we must ensure that they are superior quality. ”
Maurice Lacroix Rough Conviction watch - from the creative director Kris Van Assche KRISVANASSCHE of Ben Tao to create two time series of eccentric watch.
Van Assche do this watch the old fusion of texture and stainless steel handle, this detail reflects his masculinity on the insistence of male fashion. “Whether designing men, shoes, belts, jewelry or a watch, must not be too fancy,” Kris Van Assche said. Designed by Kris Van Assche watch the auction proceeds will be donated to Sidaction anti-AIDS organization.
Since the launch of the first watch in 1975, has been favored for Maurice Lacroix watch brand. Maurice Lacroix is committed to producing self-movement and mechanical movement of a variety of complex parts, Le Meridien at the end of 2006 among the Swiss watch manufacturer of high-level list. In the field of technology and design through continuous innovation and development, is now registered several patents and trademarks. Maurice Lacroix is one of the few independent Swiss watch factory, one of more than 200 employees worldwide, most of which employees worked at the international headquarters in Zurich and the Swiss Saignelégier and Montfaucon’s production base.
Dracula.
Dracula – profile
Dracula, was born in 1961, Oviedo, Spain, first studied architecture at the School of Architecture, Art Madrid, then transferred to Milan Polytechnic, graduating in 1989, the thesis supervisor is Tilly O’Neill. 1990-1992 years, she was in Milan Polytechnic University and Paris as the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Design and body Tilly O’Neill Lee TA. In 1991, Patricia worked at Milan furniture company De Padova, served as Director of Product Development. Here, she Telei Di Vico Maggies first to design its own furniture works. 1993 to 1996, she and two friends opened a studio, mainly in the architectural, interior design, exhibition design and hotel interior design. 1996 to 2000, she became Lissoni Associati design manager. In 2001, she set up his own studio in Milan, is mainly engaged in product design, exhibition design and architecture. Moroso her range of products designed to make her reputation.
Wu Gula has won numerous design awards, and participate in the Conference a number of international universities. Her most recent work is Depadova, Moroso, Agape, B & B, Alessi, Driade, Foscarini, Kartell, Flos, Molteni, Artelano and other companies to carry out a variety of design projects.
Rudolf lot of Nepal.
Rudolf lot Nepal – Personal Profile
Rudolf lot Nepal, architect and designer, born in 1954 in Milan, graduated in 1979, building professionals. He has served as artistic director of many companies, such as glass series Artemide, Cappellini (1979 to 1989 ), Fontana Arte furniture, Foscarini lamps, Minotti (since 1998) and Roda (2006). Now Artemid, Cassina, Dornbracht, Driade, Emu, Ernestomeda, Fiam Italia, Flos, Flou, Fontana Arte, Foscarini, Jab, MatteoGrassi, Minotti, Molteni, Moroso, Olivari, Pamar, Roda, RB Rossana, Sambonet, Serralunga,, The Rug Company, and Venini and other companies as a design. Rudolph and the effectiveness of many years in the studio the architect Ali Sand Ah in Selby and co-founded the DORDONI ARCHITETTI construction firm engaged in architectural planning and interior design throughout the world design of many residential buildings and industrial and commercial buildings, such as office buildings, factories, showrooms, restaurants and hotels, but also designed for different areas of the company.
Chris million Asialink.
Chris million Asialink – Personal Profile
Chris million Asialink, was born in Belgium in 1976, graduated from the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Internship in the YSL in 1998, Aidi Si Li Man is his practice guidance. In 2003, Aidi Si Li manga into Dior Homme, Chris million Asialink also invited to accompany two years after launching its own series. Only two years, Chris million to replace his mentor Asialink that Si Li Man, as the brand’s reputation soared in the Dior Homme creative director. Li Man Yi Disi who worked in the seven years later, Chris million Asialink in 2005 to launch its own brand of men, and subsequently launched in 2008 and women’s series. Affinity Belgian style, there is no “Antwerp Six”, as avant-garde, but still no shortage of unique beauty.
“Caldera” technical parameters
Movement: hand-decorated ML 121 self-winding mechanical movement, 30 jewels.
Function: eccentric hours, minutes and seconds display, eccentric second time zone display day and night at 6 o’clock after a frosted silver, black blasting date display.
Case: stainless steel blasting; curved sapphire crystal cover anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal, screwed case back, after; 50 meters waterproof (5atm), diameter of 43 mm.
Leather Strap: Black calfskin strap
Dial: bathtub-shaped design with silver sand embedded (time zone 1, 2 time zones and date display) 1); 1 and 2 are time zone
Black printed hour markers; rhodium pointer (hour / minute / 2 time zones), luminous.
Solitary watch: 1 / 1
“Stainless” technical parameters
Movement: hand-decorated ML 121 self-winding mechanical movement, 30 jewels.
Function: eccentric hours, minutes and seconds display, eccentric second time zone day and night show at 6 o’clock date display matte black gold hollow.
Case: brushed stainless steel; curved sapphire crystal cover anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal, screwed case back, after; 50 meters waterproof (5atm), diameter of 43 mm.
Leather Strap: brown alligator strap
Dial: Silver sun radiation pattern; Xiangtie rhodium polishing time scale; ring date display window (from 4 o’clock to 3 o’clock); rhodium pointer (hour / minute / 2 time zones), luminous.
Solitary watch: 1 / 1
“Rough Conviction” – Technical data
Movement: hand-decorated ML 121 self-winding mechanical movement, 30 jewels.
Function: eccentric hours, minutes and seconds display, eccentric second time zone day and night show at 6 o’clock date display matte black gold hollow.
Case: brushed stainless steel; curved sapphire crystal cover anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal, screwed case back, after; 50 meters waterproof (5atm), diameter of 43 mm.
Watch chain / leather strap: Stainless steel bracelet with light brown calf leather strap.
Dial: black gold hand-forged pointer (external); special oxidation effects (time zone part 1); engraved with hour and minute scale; rhodium pointer (hour / minute), luminous; plated gold ring second hand area and the associated pointer (hours / minutes) on the hand-painted designs with black spots; date display at the top with a metal coated sapphire crystal glass (6 o’clock and 2 o’clock position)
