UNI1K : THE ADVENT OF THE “SONGE’HEURE”
"Art Deco" will celebrate its centenary in a few years. I am an enthusiast of Art Deco architecture, design, and watchmaking. UNI1K’s “Le Songe’Heure” is therefore a heartfelt tribute to this era of creation. I drew inspiration from the shapes, lines, designs, and complications invented during this period of abundant creativity to create the original work that is the UNI1K.
Introducing the “Songe’Heure” Complication
UNI1K, with its innovative timepiece “Le Songe’Heure,” brings a poetic and humanistic approach to watchmaking. This creation, rooted in the rich history of Art Deco, is a tribute to an era marked by geometric elegance and inventive complications.
Complication “Le Songe’Heure”: Redefining Time
At the heart of UNI1K’s first masterpiece, the “UNI1K” watch, is the groundbreaking complication “Le Songe’Heure.” This feature offers a novel and unprecedented way of displaying time. Moving away from traditional hands, the “Le Songe’Heure” employs a “Jumping Hour” or “Heure Sautante” mechanism, providing a digital readout of hours and minutes through windows, rather than via hands.
Beyond the Jumping Hour
The “Le Songe’Heure” complication transcends the typical Jumping Hour function. Owners of the UNI1K watch can choose and set two specific hours of the day, known as “Songe’Heures” — the “White Hours,” the “Forgotten Hours,” or the “Erased Hours.” During these chosen hours, the watch will display no time indication, creating moments free from the constraints of time.
A Philosophical and Humanistic Concept
These “Songe’Heures” are not merely an aesthetic or graphical pursuit. They embody a poetic, philosophical, and humanistic concept. The idea is to encourage wearers to reclaim time, using these liberated hours for more essential, meaningful activities. It’s an invitation to step away from the relentless march of time and savor moments of true freedom.
The Essence of UNI1K
UNI1K’s “Le Songe’Heure” is a testament to my passion for Art Deco and my desire to fuse art, philosophy, and functionality in a single timepiece. This watch is not just about telling time; it’s about redefining our relationship with it, making us more mindful and appreciative of every moment.
As we approach the centenary of the Art Deco movement, UNI1K’s “Le Songe’Heure” stands as a fitting homage, blending the era’s iconic design with a modern, poetic twist. It’s a watch for those who see time not just as a measure but as an art form to be experienced and cherished.