MK2
A CLASSIC WATCH FOR A CLASSIC CAR
Designed with references toward a customer's classic car, a mid-80s Mk2 Celica Supra - this unique timepiece includes a skeletonised automatic movement, four piece dial, custom made hands, custom mixed colours and special engravings.
This watch is part of a pair, commissioned by a husband and wife - you can see the second watch here: Shadow watch.
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DESIGN CUES
Skeletonised watch face
The dial is designed with cutouts so that you can peer through the watch face and see parts of the movement underneath. This includes a large cut out section over the balance wheel which rotates 21,600 times per hour.
42mm watch case
The timepiece uses a 42mm case, with sapphire crystal, waterproof to 3ATM and featuring a glass exhibition case back to allow the movement to be seen.
Engraved watch crown
Referencing the vehicle directly - the customer's model of Celica Supra is commonly referred to as the ‘Mk 2 Supra', and so was included her in the supra font of the era.
Dragon symbol
The symbol used is a reference to the dragon in the Celica Supra bonnet logo
Red colour
The red used on the symbol, numbers and hands reflects the colour of the Celica Supra badge
Wheel design
The design of the dial is a reference to the iconic wheels of the Celica Supra
Numbers
The shape of the numbers on the dial have been based on numbers used in the Celica Supra tachometer
Hand shape
The shape of the hands have been designed to resemble to speedometer needles on the vehicle’s dashboard
MOVEMENT
The timepiece uses a NH70 skeletonised automatic movement, made by Seiko Japan.
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As this watch was one of two, for a husband and wife (its accompanying timepiece is Shadow watch). The same movement was used in both watches, to create a connected between the pieces.
Skeletonised design
Parts of the metal have been removed to allow you to see more of the internal cogs and gears inside.
Twenty-Four Jewels
This refers to the number of rubies embedded into the movement. Rubies are used as they have a hardness close to diamond and therefore don't create much friction on moving parts.
FRONT
21,600 beats per hour
This is the number of times that the mechanical balance (brass wheel) rotates.
Automatic movement
The weight on the back moves as it is worn, keeping the watch powered up. The watch never requires batteries.
BACK
PHOTOS
BUILD VIDEOS
Protoyping the dial out of 0.25mm brass​
Custom making the watch hands
Designing and 3D printing a movement holder (holds the movement in the case)
