Issey Miyake’s Water-Inspired Watch Dives Into The Concept Of Time

First introduced in 2011, Issey Miyake’s ‘O’ watch took on the concept of time and water to deliver a piece that combined art and function.
 
Now, it’s back once again to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its release with an updated design by artist Tokujin Yoshioka. Yoshioka was the mind behind the 2020 Tokyo Olympics torch, and he currently has his works hung in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

The bangle watch first came about from how time is transparent and how water is shapeless. With that, the ‘O-Bold’—in reference to the French word for water, eau—has a clear body and a simple face that “floats” on it, highlighting the brand’s minimalistic aesthetic.
 
With a broader bangle and weighing only 1.38 ounces, this watch captures the essence of water and time. It is water-resistant up to 100 feet and boasts an impressive three-year battery life, ensuring you’ll always arrive at your destination on time and in style.

The watch comes in a darker ‘Smoked’ and a ‘Clear’, both of which can be found online.
 
 
 
[via Hypebeast and Pause, images via Issey Miyake]