March 18, 2007

Vulcania: Captain Nemo-inspired Timepiece March 18, 2007

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I’d buy a watch called Vulcania. That said, I’m pretty sure I couldn’t tell you the time with it nor, I suspect – no, I’m damn sure – could I afford it.

This former concept from HD3 Complication is now a reality and when it launches in April, will no doubt grace the wrists of the well-heeled. Well, 11 of them at least, since that’s all that will be made.

The name, inspired by Captain Nemo’s adventures, looks like something modern crossed with a piece of industrial revolution engineering. The time is derived from the rotating wheel cylinders on the left with the minutes on the sextant-like disc – very nautical. All of the components can be seen in operation from the front and rear, through the sapphire glass panels while the case is titanium and platinum. Gold is for peasants, after all.

Thanks to our man at Watchismo. More pics after the jump. –Martin Lynch

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