Project One

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Project One

30,000 USD

Limited to 10 pieces

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World’s first 3D printed movement bridge. Project One pushes the limits of what’s possible, using 3D printed steel at a precision 4x thinner than a human hair. More than a watch, this piece is a window to the future of an upcoming technology that offers vast yet largely unrealized potential.

Project One

30,000 USD

Limited to 10 pieces

sold out

Designed and manufactured in the USA

During 7 years of development for this unique timepiece, we established an entirely new production infrastructure with some of the most talented machinists and artisans from across the US.

Designed and manufactured in the USA

During 7 years of development for this unique timepiece, we established an entirely new production infrastructure with some of the most talented machinists and artisans from across the US.

First of its kind

3D-printing has reached a level of maturity that allows us to re-define product design and supply-chain across industries. Project One demonstrates that metal parts can be 3D-printed with a precision that lifts conventional limitations, leading to a new paradigm in watchmaking.

3D printing

the impossible

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Movement bridge

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Chapter rings

Steel and titanium like you've never seen it before: the design of the chapter rings was optimized for the 3D-printing process with built-in heat sinks and complex geometries that would be impossible to machine with traditional methods.

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Lugs

Unique geometry that would not be possible to produce with conventional manufacturing methods. An engraved model number on the internal surface adds another element where no drill can reach, and can only be produced with 3d printing.

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Crown release system

The fully 3D-printed assembly provides a mechanical link with the engine so you can switch between setting the time or winding up the watch.The crown release system also acts as an easy access point for engine servicing.

Display complication

Unique time display complication, fully developed in-house and entirely hand finished. Proprietary cam path system for linear minutes and a linear minute tracker that follows the cam groove similar to a vinyl record player. The magnified color indicator located at the bottom of the display highlights which side of the minutes to read (white 00-30 / orange 30-60) current time is 10:10Geneva gear jump hours that can be run forward and backwards.

Crown & Thruster

Crown design inspired by the wheels of the Curiosity Mars rover. The unique color has multiple meanings: it represents fire coming out of the thruster and is the color of aerospace (“international orange”) as well as the Barrelhand signature. Rocket inspired crown guard in titanium. Heat treated to show color gradation when extreme heat passes through exhaust tubes. Each thruster is unique and the result of a specifically designed rig that pulls the part out of a water vessel while applying increasing voltage.

Lume

Extra thick inserts of Forgeglow lume composite, exceeding existing industry standards in terms of brightness.

Case

Spaceship inspired design in grade 5 titanium with long continuous anglage curves, carefully hand finished. Geneva striped caseback. Black DLC coating to increase surface hardness.

Case

Lume

Extra thick inserts of Forgeglow lume composite, exceeding existing industry standards in terms of brightness.

Lume

Display

Unique time display complication, fully developed in-house and entirely hand finished. Proprietary cam path system for linear minutes and a linear minute tracker that follows the cam groove similar to a vinyl record player. The magnified color indicator located at the bottom of the display highlights which side of the minutes to read (white 00-30 / orange 30-60) current time is 10:10 Geneva gear jump hours that can be run forward and backwards.

Display

Strap

American sourced bison leather, hand stitched using the signature Barrelhand orange. Embedded 3D-printed DMLS insert for integrated lugs and minimizing wear on leather.

Strap

Leveling system

Camplate leveling system with 4 ruby bearings to protect the large rotating dial in case of impact.

Leveling system

Lugs

The unique surface structure is a result of the 3D-printing process, which creates the geometry in individual layers. Once a print is complete, a topographical map can be seen highlighting the entire process from start to finish. The model number engraved on the internal surface showcases an element that would be impossible to machine using traditional methods.

Lugs

Crown & Thruster

Crown design inspired by the wheels of the Curiosity Mars rover. The unique color has multiple meanings: it represents fire coming out of the thruster and is the color of aerospace (“international orange”) as well as the Barrelhand signature.

Rocket inspired crown guard in titanium. Heat treated to show color gradation when extreme heat passes through exhaust tubes. Each thruster is unique and the result of a specifically designed rig that pulls the part out of a water vessel while applying increasing voltage.

Crown & Thruster

Project One was developed as a research platform to push the limits of additive manufacturing and build a world-class infrastructure here in the US. Our learnings will go towards a new generation of products made for space.

Karel Bachand
Founder & Chief Engineer

Specification

Chassis

Diameter

44mm

Height

15mm

Material

Titanium

Water resistance

50m

Engine

Movement

Proprietary movement

Functions

Jumping hours and linear minutes

Frequency

28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)

Winding

Manual wind

Power reserve

50 hours

Strap

American bison leather

Availability

Limited edition

10 pieces

Price

30,000 USD

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Project One is sold out, but this is only the beginning of the journey.

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