Stone-hold watch

By Chris Melchior with UnconstrainedTime

Prices are expected to start around $2,200

Free international shipping.

Sizes (to be announced. It is likely to be available in 40mm and 30mm)

Each watch is a bespoke order, available in:

• white gold
• rose gold
• 18k gold
• black anodized aluminium
• silver
• bronze (yellow)
• bronze (red)

Available with or without clear coat to decrease the metal’s reaction with the atmosphere (see below).

Strap/band (leather) available in:

• white gold colour
• rose gold colour
• gold colour
• silver colour
• bronze (yellow) colour
• bronze (red) colour
• matt black
• navy blue
• brown
• other (please contact us)

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“One of the inspirations for this watch was a stereo-tactic frame, which is the circular metal frame used to hold a human head still in an exact position for precision brain surgery. That led to my exploration of concepts of a brash, mechanical circle holding and displaying something precious, delicate, and much more organic in form, in the center. I love the contrasts embodied in this concept, and how it relates to the idea of framing a piece of fine art”

Images: The watch will be slightly different from the initial virtual renders shown above which are designed to give an approximate idea of the general visual concept of the watch. Any metal parts that protrude will be lightly polished, as shown above, while the inner areas will have a grainy texture (not illustrated), showing its authentic nature as a 3D printed form. Real photos coming soon.

Details on the back-plate: the company (UnconstrainedTime) and logo, the name of this watch (Fractal Emergence 40mm), the name of the artist who created this watch (Chris Melchior), serial number and limited edition number. The engraving on the back-plate (which is made of 316L stainless steel, as used in many well-regarded watches) is high-quality but with a deliberately plain aesthetic, so that most of the focus is on the fractal. We include the artist’s name on the back-plate because it matters who made a piece of art, unlike design.

Time Display: All UnconstrainedTime watches are touch watches, which means that they display the time when the button is pressed.

Ownership Security: Each Stone-hold watch is permanently protected by unique blockchain product authentication, with a secure certificate of ownership, facilitating easy verification of authenticity, provenance, and ownership history, as used for watches like the “Genesis” by H. Moser and Cie, and the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra, as well as by brands such as Louis Vuitton who in collaboration with Prada Group and Cartier, launched a blockchain ownership certificate system: (Aura Blockchain Consortium).

Strap/band: The strap/band is made of high quality leather. The strap is high-quality but with a deliberately plain aesthetic, so that most of the focus is on the fractal.

Metals: The case/body of this watch is solid metal, precision CNC milled and hand polished for a precise, flat surface. If the metal is silver or gold, the case/body will be hallmarked. Note that 3D printing has less environmental impact than most methods of making watches.

Metals, patinas and clear coat: Some metals, such as bronze or silver, react with the atmosphere which changes their colour and texture. Some people like the patina formed by this reaction, especially with bronze watches. Others might prefer the metal to retain its original colour and surface texture, so we provide the option of adding a clear coat, which acts to give metals some degree of protection from patina, tarnish, oxidation, fading etc.

British made, hand finished: Each UnconstrainedTime watch is hand assembled and polished by hand in Britain.

In use: In terms of use, Cross #1 is closer to being a piece of jewellery than a typical watch, and is definitely not a sports watch. It is designed for careful gentle use, is not scratch or dent resistant. It is not defined as water resistant . . . there is an O-ring/gasket inside the back-plate, under each of the 12 time-display elements and under the button, with internal components having additional protection against moisture, so it will be OK in normal dry use, but our watches are not intended for use near water or any other liquids.

Shipping: Each Stone-hold watch is a bespoke order, which means we can’t start making it until we have confirmed with you your personal choice of metal and gemstones. While we will do everything we can to get your watch to you as rapidly as possible, it takes time to make and assemble a bespoke watch, test and polish it by hand, so it might take up to 90 days to ship your watch to you, after we’ve confirmed your choice of materials with you. We provide free international shipping using DHL.

Accuracy: UnconstrainedTime watches use quartz timing, with an accuracy of within 53.6 seconds per month.

Battery life: UnconstrainedTime watches use a unique minimal electronic touch time-display with 12 small LEDs to allow as much focus as possible on the unique creative aesthetics. A CR1216 battery will last for approximately one year if the time is displayed 5 times each day. You can get the battery in an UnconstrainedTime watch replaced by any reputable watch repair service or jewelers.

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