Design notes / 2 min
BELOW. An orange dial, 1967.
The DOXA SUB 300 is the historical starting point for DEPTH.001, one of the designs in Hourworn’s developing product line.
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Field notes.
Watch knowledge, design notes and the references behind Hourworn’s graphic T-shirts. See how those details carry into the watch-inspired T-shirt collection.
Design notes / 2 min
Digital Dawn. Time at a touch.
The 1972 Pulsar P1 and the red LED display that inspired Hourworn’s current ERA.001 direction.
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The pursuit of speed.
Blue Bird, a beach in Florida, and the watch connection behind GRID01, Hourworn’s Blue Bird design.
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How to read a GMT watch
Read a 24-hour GMT hand, keep home and local time separate, and compare two time zones. Setting controls depend on your watch.
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A bezel of its own.
Three artwork directions. Three different ways to look at watch culture.
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How to charge a solar watch
Light keeps a solar watch running. Learn why charging time, heat and storage need the guidance for your exact model.
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Watch water resistance explained
Understand water-resistance ratings, activity guidance and aging seals. Follow your watch’s manual before taking it into water.
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