bernard cheong
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Quoting Max Busser..
Jun 04, 2008,17:09 PM
November 2004
Max Busser: " ..well even though we are in the ultra high end we still like to have some element of fun in our watches. The Shrukinen comes from Japanese Manga Culture so we decided to put a drop of this culture in the Z-1. The watch that really opened our doors creatively was the Opus 3. It was great because we had these crazy ideas inspired by little robots and adding machines. The Opus 3 showed us that we could have fun when created a high end watch. It gave me such a kick that I could suddenly see products that I?m looking forward to creating in the next 10 years.
That is the stem of the seconds wheel. Aesthetically we couldn?t put a continuous seconds hand anywhere so we created this to show the watch was under power. Also it acts as a visual anchor. When you see the Z-2 and Z3 you?ll understand how it really anchors the watch. It?s like the Lord of the Rings you have to see part 2 and 3 to understand it. Internally we call this the Shrukinen because it?s modeled after a Japanese Ninja throwing star ( a famous martial arts weapon)."
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Thanks a lot, Bernard, this Z4 is a very interesting HW!
By: amanico : June 1st, 2008-01:09
I'll really have to see it in the flesh, but since I fall in love with the unaffordable HW Nr 5, this one is much more affordable, allowing me to make my dream come true! I love the way the dial is designed, the complication, the metal used for the case.....
Congrats to new owner and wear in good health!
By: AV : June 1st, 2008-19:44
I keep thinking that I should have ordered one earlier to compliment my Z1; maybe it's not too late to begin the hunt--great looking travel watch. This message has been edited by AV on 2008-06-01 19:49:27
Did you order an Opus 3?
By: bernard cheong : June 3rd, 2008-17:33
AV...did you order an Opus 3? I sort of recall that you may have..if not..hint....do it..like..now.
Boutique vs non-boutique
By: mdcleekh : June 3rd, 2008-18:29
Thanks for the wonderful photos. Fantastic detailing on the dial making it look 3D (to me anyway). Any news of the slow release of these watches to the public and any comments on the boutique editions versus the non-boutique versions? Thanks for your opin...
The rotating(?) small dial..
By: Shark : June 4th, 2008-08:25
Hi Dr Cheong, Do the "blades" in the small off-centre dial rotate as in are they the second hands? The blades design is also repeated on the back of the watch and is reminiscent of the "hakken" rotor in MB&F's watches. Was Mr Busser also involved in the Z...
Shuriken
By: mdcleekh : June 4th, 2008-16:40
Quoting Max Busser..
By: bernard cheong : June 4th, 2008-17:09
November 2004 Max Busser: " ..well even though we are in the ultra high end we still like to have some element of fun in our watches. The Shrukinen comes from Japanese Manga Culture so we decided to put a drop of this culture in the Z-1. The watch that re...
