tube watch | black, ø 42 mm – design piet hein eek

the 'tube watch' by piet hein eek is part of a series in which tubular material is the basic design element. the dial is the internally toothed, extruded metal ring, which forms a unit with the case. the precise workmanship, the brushed material and the industrial-looking character of the wristwatch attract attention
in dealing with materials, old and new, contemporary designer piet hein eek has found his leitmotif. the dutchman has made a name for himself in furniture design in particular: reworking old furniture is not a new idea, but developing modern design from bulky waste goes far beyond recycling and upcycling - a sensitive approach to objective design.