Platinum Jewelry Design · 2020
L1 All Blue Watch
by Lars Hofmann
- A' Design Award 2020 Platinum Winner in Jewelry Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Lilienthal Berlin
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 483,239
- Verification code 543913DA97 · Verify this award
About L1 All Blue Watch
L1 All Blue is a quartz wristwatch inspired by the architecture, landmarks and style of Berlin. The whole design is presented in one blue color. A sun-cut dial adds visual depth, and the seconds hand is finished in Serenity Blue. The case is made of pure 316L surgical steel with a matte blue finish, and measures 42.5 millimeters in diameter and 7.5 millimeters in thickness. Sapphire-hardened mineral glass covers the dial. Superluminova on the hands and hour markers keeps the time readable at night. The strap is made of plant-tanned leather.
Lars Hofmann's L1 All Blue Watch exemplifies the refined convergence of contemporary minimalist design philosophy with traditional horological craftsmanship, presenting a timepiece that transcends mere functional utility to achieve the status of wearable sculptural object, the unified chromatic approach wherein case, dial, and strap share a cohesive deep blue tonality demonstrates a bold design commitment that distinguishes this work within the broader landscape of modern watchmaking, the careful gradation of blue values from the lustrous polished bezel through the subtly textured sunburst dial to the naturally grained leather creates visual depth and material interest without disrupting the monochromatic harmony, the typography employed for hour numerals suggests influences from mid-century modernist graphic design, offering excellent legibility while contributing to the overall aesthetic coherence, the subsidiary seconds register at six o'clock introduces a compelling detail through its concentric pattern, rewarding close examination while maintaining proportional balance with the larger dial, this attention to both macro composition and micro detail speaks to a design process that values craft at every scale, the integrated lug design demonstrates sophisticated case engineering that prioritizes continuous flowing form over conventional articulation, while the stitched leather strap introduces organic tactile contrast to the machined precision of the metal components, viewers may find themselves drawn to contemplate how this unified approach to color transforms our relationship with an everyday object, elevating the act of checking time into a moment of aesthetic appreciation and perhaps inspiring reflection on how considered design choices can enrich our daily experiences with the objects we carry closest
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- Unique Properties
- The design of the L1 All Blue reflects the architecture, landmarks and style of Berlin in a captivating blue color. A sun-cut dial for even more colourful depth. And the seconds hand in Serenity Blue adds an additional touch of blue to the watch. A Stainless steel case made of especially pure 316L surgical steel and the matte blue finish perfectly accentuates the closed composition of the casing. Superluminova on the hands and hours highlights the look at night.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Movement: Quartz Slimtech Caliber 1069 from Swiss manufacturer Ronda
Case material: 316L surgical steel
Case diameter: 42.5mm
Case thickness: 7.5mm
Glass: Sapphire-hardened mineral glass
42,5mm x 7,5mm - Tags
- watch, lifestyle, blue, berlin, bauhaus, modern, elegant, monochrome, wristwatch, design, product design
- Production Technology
- Designed in Berlin and assembled in Pforzheim and Ruhla, where the art of watch-making is deeply rooted. The 316L surgical steel case is fitted with a sapphire-hardened mineral glass and a sun-cut dial and Superluminova on the hands and hours dial. The leather strap is plant-tanned that means we only use natural substances and no aggressive ingredients during the process.
- Design Challenge
- It is always a challenge to find the right suppliers when it comes to sustainable and environmentally friendly products that don't cost a fortune. We found suppliers who could implement our design to the standards we were looking for.
- Project Duration
- The Project started in 2017 and was completed in 2017.
- Operation Flow
- The L1 All Blue is a quartz wristwatch with a movement from Swiss manufacturer Ronda.
- Research
- The design and idea is based on the first watch model we created - the L1. With the L1 All Blue Edition we went further and brought all the highlights together and added an exeptional color. Like with all our new designs we are always trying to find new and the best sustainable methods and materials to produce our watches.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the Berlin lifestyle and famous landmarks, the L1 All Blue combines quality "Made in Germany" and modern, sustainable design with a mesmerizing blue color. Small Berlin anecdotes are integrated into the Design of the watch: The embedded crown is shaped like the Weltzeituhr at Alexanderplatz, the fonts on the dial are the ones used in the street signs of the eastern and in the western part of Berlin.
- Image Credits
- Lilienthal Lifestyle GmbH