Magatama (勾玉) translates to “curved jade” from Japanese. Originating in China and cherished in East Asia for millennia, magatama symbolizes good fortune, protection from evil, and spiritual power. Combined with natural materials and the latest technology, the Magatama watch brings centuries of history and timeless taste onto your wrist. Made by hand and with care, three watches have been created and sold.
Duration2 Month
DATEMar- May 2025
TypeProduct, Casting, Grasshopper, CAD, CFM
Magatama Wristwatch
Body materials: white Bronze, polycarbonate
Band materials: weathered brown leather, white cotton stitching
Movement diameter: 19 MM
Dial diameter: 40 MM
Unit made: 3
A meeting of past and future: classic metalwork paired with contemporary 3D-printed voronoi geometry.
Simple fit: light polycarbonate acting as structural part, tightly holding the central movement into the bronze shell.MOODBOARD
grasshopper
solidworks
SKETCHING
manufacturing process
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Wax
3D printed models for design comparison. High-fidelity models are sent to a foundry for casting.
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Resin
High-accuracy resin-printed clamshell for weight reduction and aesthetics. The shell weighs less than 1g.
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Assembling
Hand fitted and friction hold before applying sandblasting to add a metallic finish.
Analogue aesthetics with modern technology.
A fusion of analogue precision and modern fabrication, this watch embodies a metallic brutalism softened by refined contours. Its bronze case contrasts with a 3D-printed lattice foundation, creating a bold dialogue between tradition and technology. The piece celebrates the analog essence of time while pushing it into a contemporary sculptural form—raw, textured, and unapologetically modern.
