Author: Chris Melchior
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Wristwatches: History And Development, And How They Relate To Society
By Chris Melchior. The watch on the right is our Fractal Emergence. Sections of this article: Introduction This article looks at wristwatches: history and development, and how this fascinating evolution relates to the societies which shaped, and were shaped by, the continual progress of horology through history to the present day. Wristwatches History: The Early…
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Are Watches Art? Are There Works Of Art Which Also Tell The Time?
By Chris Melchior. The above image shows our Tropical Crystal watch on the left. Sections of this Article: Introduction When considering the question: are watches art, it seems to me (and some of the other experts in the subject) that, considering the multitude of different definitions of art, the best approach is to use a…
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Aesthetic Watches: Aesthetics Influences And Focus In Watch Design.
By Chris Melchior. Above, centre: Techno-circle #1 watch. Sections Of This Article Introduction In this article I look into the factors behind aesthetic watches . . . starting with the meaning of aesthetics, then looking at how aesthetics developed and evolved through history to recent times. Aesthetic watches” in this article refers to timepieces whose…
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Wearable Art In Watchmaking, Fashion, Jewellery, And Our Own Brand.
By Chris Melchior. The above image shows our Fractal Emergence watch, lower right. Sections of this article: Introduction. As usual, I look at the concepts behind the subject . . . what is art and what, exactly, is wearable art, as well as presenting some interesting examples in clothing, jewellery, and watchmaking. I also look…
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UnconstrainedTime: Timepieces By A Watchmaker Who’s Not “A Watchmaker.”
By Chris Melchior. The above image shows our Poppy Seed Pod watch on the left and Fractal Emergence on the right. Sections of this article: Introduction Anyone who makes watches is, by definition, a watchmaker, right? . . . well, sort-of, but not exactly! The way the word “watchmaker” (used from 1630, when portable timepieces…
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Unusual Watches: More Common Than Ever, Or Are They?
By Chris Melchior. The watch in the centre of the above image, is our own Techno-circle #1. Sections Of This Article Introduction While it is obvious that timepieces described as “unusual watches” are more common than ever, that’s not the whole story, because, as I’m sure is obvious, sometimes such statements are more about marketing…
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Algorithmic Design In Watchmaking And Jewellery.
By Chris Melchior. The image above shows our Tropical Crystal watch on the left. Sections In This Article Introduction This article focuses on how algorithms are used to produce the results of a design process. This is a different, although related, topic to “algorithm design” which means how algorithms themselves are designed. For example, in…
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Individuality And Watchmaking: How To Be Different When Everyone Else Is Being Different Too.
By Chris Melchior. The image above shows our Poppy Seed Pod watch on the right. Sections Of This Article Introduction This article explores individuality and watchmaking, looking first at the relevant concepts and context so that you can really understand how and why individuality links to horology more than ever before, and so you actually…
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Art Jewellery and Watchmaking: What is Art Jewellery and Why is it Relevant to Contemporary Watch Aesthetics?
By Chris Melchior. The image above shows our Poppy Seed Pod watch on the right. Sections Of This Article Introduction It seems strange to me, as I am beginning to write this, that I can’t find a single article already existing on the subject of art jewellery and watchmaking. By the end of this article…
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The Evolution Of The Watch, And The Factors Behind Its Development.
By Chris Melchior. The image above shows our Fractal Emergence watch top right. Sections of this article: Introduction How watches have changed over time is a fascinating subject. As I usually do in my articles, I like to look deeper into the evolution of the watch, examining not only the significant events, but the factors…