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In Part 2 of our series on the watchmaking processes at Movas Watches, we talked about the production process that happens at Movas every time a new watch is made. Today, we examine closely the current lineup of watches that Sean Wai of Movas has made, and highlight some details on the inspirations behind each one.
moVas watches, arranged chronologically.
moVas GMT
Flowing lines and gleaming finish go hand in hand with the sandwich dial and red contrast hands on the GMT
This was amongst the first few watches made by Sean. During the creation of this piece, he was inspired by the Panerai designs, and made this watch by expanding on those principles. As his skills in watchmaking improved, his designs showed less influence from other watches, and he started creating more pieces which were unique to the brand. Interestingly, the MoVas GMT features an uncommon horizontal power reserve bar which is easy to read no matter the time.
Diver IV
Sturdiness emanates out of the solid bronze case; a true tool watch built to take a knocking yet keep on ticking
After seeing bronze watches being made by microbrands on watch forums, and realising that most were not actually made of bronze, Sean decided to make a watch which he could control the production process intimately. As many others before him had made “bronze watches” made of brass or coated steel, he instead sourced out factories which worked specifically with the metal to make the Diver IV.
As with most of moVas’s creations, this watch was again only made in limited numbers, with only 50 being made. A modified Seagull movement was used with a bronze skeleton rotor. As an added consideration, Sean shares that he made the caseback in titanium to avoid allergic reactions as that is the area which is in contact with skin the most.
The R.A.W. II Double Balance
MoVas’ smallest watch in the entire line up clocks in at 43mm, but packs a mesmerizing punch nevertheless
In this particular release, R.A.W. stands for “Refined Articulated Watches”, and Sean uses this series to express a different design direction. Within the series, he blends retro and contemporary cues, resulting in a steampunk like design which looks sufficiently modern, yet clearly has roots in the past. Sean’s intention was to design a dress watch with a vintage pocket watch movement style.
To Sean, this is a special piece because it is the first round shaped watch which he has produced. In person, this is a very animated watch due to the two balance wheels which take up the bottom half of the watch face.
moVas Bronze Officer
The Bronze Officer: a simple bronze three hander with exceedingly clean aesthetics
The bronze officer was made in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Singapore. Made as an entry level piece with a limited production of 50 pieces. Sean wanted this commemorative watch to be subtle and hence decided not to make it inherently obvious that it was a commemorative watch. He also tells us that […]
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