Recently, we paid attention to the recently launched AGELOCER project “The Volcano Series” on the kickstarter crowdfunding platform, whose design concept comes from the geological movement of volcanic eruptions. With this article we delve into the “Volcano Watch” of AGELOCER, from the concept of design to watchmaking technology, to see what surprises this watch has.
Beyond the popular concept of unique design: eternal vitality
Whether on land or in the ocean, volcanoes are spreading all over the world, and dozens of volcanoes are in motion every day. The molten magma has shaped the Earth’s surface, leaving craters that propel the mountain tops. When the magma cools, a desolate landscape forms again. We know that volcanoes give life to life. Each volcanic eruption sends nutrients from the depths underground, breaking the newly formed rock into a fertile soil that allows life to grow around the world. Of course, volcanic eruptions also always remind us that life is so fragile that a single eruption can destroy all civilizations. It reminds us that we must protect the environment and respect nature at this time.
The design concept of the AGELOCER “The Volcano Series”: a clock inspired by volcanic activity, which uses the design of the clock to explain the power of the 4.6 billion years of metabolism and regeneration of the Earth. AGELOCER incorporates volcanic shapes and elements into the mechanical sphere, presenting a feeling of impact and power.
Unlike the traditional clock reading method, it adopts a creative three-hand separation reading method, in which the instantaneous hand, the minute hand, and the second hand are separated. All the hands of this watch have been carefully designed to interpret the vitality of the earth in the empty sphere of various levels. The 12-hour disk becomes a crater, and the “lava” releases heat energy continuously as the hour’s disk rotates. The minute hand design also refers to the process of lava flow, and the traditional minute hand is creatively designed as a pointer with a curved three-way flow. The three needles are of different lengths, but can take turns to pinpoint the triple minute needle dial in the upper right corner of the dial. This is the result of precise calculations and repeated tests by the designer. It is worth noting that the minute hand of this clock is based on lava ravines formed after the magma has cooled. It adopts CNC cutting technology and the high-precision process eliminates internal stress to accurately and smoothly engrave lava-like smooth lines on the dial. The meticulous design of the second independent small disk shows the scene of volcanic lava flowing in the crack to form a vortex.
This is a series of stories about vitality, each watch model represents a different form of volcano
Volcanoes are not all the same. Some eruptions are accompanied by sonic explosions, others flow lava silently, and some become dormant volcanoes, providing fertile ground for life to flourish. AGELOCER’s “Volcanoes Series” gives time a new expression. The “Volcano Series” shows different shapes of volcanic relief themes using different color schemes.
Orange · energy – volcanic eruption, magma continues to roar and roar
Yellow · advance: volcanic eruption accompanied by huge lightning and thunder
Blue · Hope: The water on the top of the mountain forms a pool, which represents hope and courage
Green · Evolution: the combination of volcanic ash and water, life is evolving
80-hour automatic movement developed and designed independently by the brand
AGELOCER “Volcano Series” uses the automatic mechanical movement Cal.A5505 developed and designed independently by the brand. This movement replaces the traditional unilateral clock bridge with a horizontal bridge to form a more stable structure, which ensures the stable operation of the movement while maintaining a more balanced visual aesthetic. The movement adopts a two-way winding system with a magic lever. No matter which direction the pendulum rotates, it can automatically wind the clock. Carrying the watch can usually automatically store infinite energy, without worrying about stopping the clock.
The motion is understood to have a powerful 80-hour performance of ultra-long kinetic energy storage, which is twice as much as ordinary motion, and can still be timed accurately after 3 days. The vibration frequency is 28,800 times / 1 h, with an accuracy of 1/8 second. For watches with long kinetic energy, the torque changes more smoothly during the clock’s energy release process, which improves the stability and accuracy of the watch. The daily error is controlled in ± 15 seconds, which is much lower than the daily error of ± 30 seconds, which is the international standard for mechanical watches.
The black movement of the gun is treated with a DLC carbon coating process, the front is polished with a fine fish scale pattern and the back is brushed for a metallic finish. All edges are chamfered and polished, the black automatic swing weight of the pistol is engraved in gold lettering, equipped with 35 synthetic ruby pads, fully showing the beauty of the machine.
Sums up:
Whether it’s design or technology, AGELOCER’s “The Volcano Series” watches perfectly demonstrate respect and innovation for traditional handmade watches with innovative and modern features. The super advance price on Kickstarter is currently only $ 299, which is 50% of the normal price, limited to 50 pieces! Interested friends can pay attention to this product.
Contact the media Company name: AgelocerContact person: Ken YipEmail: Send emailCountry: China Website: www.agelocer.com