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STRACTRA, the New 3D-printed Titanium Watch
Yes, that’s a watch you’re looking at! Its design is especially innovative, featuring a highly organic shape that breaks away from the traditional round or square watch faces typically seen on the market. What makes it even more interesting is…
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Yes, that’s a watch you’re looking at! Its design is especially innovative, featuring a highly organic shape that breaks away from the traditional round or square watch faces typically seen on the market. What makes it even more interesting is that it was partially created using additive manufacturing, specifically through a titanium-based process. Called STRACTRA, the watch was designed by Ayoub Ahmad and is currently a conceptual project.
This isn’t the first 3D-printed watch to surface. There have been plenty of projects showcasing all kinds of designs, materials, and technologies. Additive manufacturing gives watchmakers the freedom to fully express their creativity and explore entirely new features.
The watch combines geometry, nature, and technology.
It includes two types of indicators: on the right, a 180° arc displays the hours; in the center, a 360° ring shows the minutes as they pass. It’s definitely an unconventional way to tell time, and whether it’s truly practical is up for debate. Still, the movement is housed in a 3D-printed titanium case, which is the centerpiece of STRACTRA.
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