Hisaya Enomoto

Structural Digestive Design

This diver's watch is a model that took on the challenge of how to give an attractive design to a core that is engineered to withstand depths of 1,000 meters and reliably function in such harsh environments. In other words, the major challenge was how to use design to bring together the 'stacked box structure and form'—resulting from the addition of a bezel misoperation prevention mechanism to a case that must already be thick to withstand high depths. When viewed from the side, the use of polished and matte finishes ensures that the eye does not focus on any one area, and the insertion of black components prevents the watch from appearing as a thick mass. Additionally, by making the outer circumference of the bezel a slope that spreads downward and the underside a reverse slope, the watch avoids looking like a rugged metal block and instead gives an organic, almost sea creature-like impression, reminiscent of a turban shell or sea anemone. This is a good example of design and function fusing together, giving a diver's watch a marine organism-inspired appearance.

Rugged Elegance

A watch designed for practical use that combines ruggedness with elegance. The bold, uncompromising case and band shapes, constructed with unwavering lines and free from unnecessary slopes, and the solid feel of the almost entirely hairline finish, all exude a sense of ruggedness. On the other hand, the domed glass that covers most of the case adds a touch of softness to the ruggedness, while the occasional glint of a polished finish amidst the hairline texture brings an elegant allure. Although most of the watch features a hairline finish, it does not feel cold; the fine, smooth texture and the warm gray hue of the titanium give it a refined and elegant impression. On the dial, the boldly sized Arabic numerals and thick bar indexes create a dignified presence. The sub-dials, while intricate and detailed, are easy to read and feature luminescence where needed, showing consideration for the user. The hands and indexes are white, and the dial is black, creating a high-contrast, highly legible design for practical use. It is a tough yet elegant PROMASTER that suits even a mature suit style.

Expansion and Fusion

A watch themed around the pursuit of beauty in a face that expresses time and space. By adopting a ring-shaped flexible solar cell and placing it around the outer edge of the dial, a metal dial—previously considered impossible for conventional Eco-Drive watches—has been realized. This allows for a dial that takes full advantage of the color, luster, and finish unique to metal. Additionally, a multi-function movement with a moon phase has been adopted to maximize these features. Each function is exaggerated and layered to express time and space. Furthermore, by intentionally keeping the case and band design simple, the overall watch maintains a chic appearance despite the complexity of the dial's construction.

Abstract Movement

This model takes on the challenge of embodying the theme of "wearing clean energy from light." To express the abstract concept of "cleanliness," elements that would complicate the shape, such as the bezel, have been removed. The surfaces are divided within the same plane, integrating functional components into a unified mass. Additionally, when using a multifunctional chronograph movement, as many printed indicators on the dial as possible have been eliminated. Instead, the design utilizes the recognition of shapes through reflections from transparent molded parts, and by layering vapor-deposited transparent components, it creates reflected shapes and shadows. Finally, printing is applied to floating parts, making the print appear to drift within a luminous space, thereby expressing the theme of "energy of light."