Win a No.88 Camden Watch with Gold Case and Silver Dial and Tan Leather Strap.
The lugs of the No.88 are based on those found on classic vintage watches, in contrast to the modern case shape. The dial and crown are reminiscent of steam train gauges. The second’s hand is the same turquoise blue as the iconic Camden Lock bridge.
Inspiration:
The inspiration behind the No.88 comes from two distinct ideas; a vintage ‘wire lug’ construction (on which we based the case) and the old dials found on steam train gauges (on which we based the dial).
The Case:
Early wristwatches used what is known as ‘wire’ or ‘fixed’ lugs, a single wire soldered at either end to the watch case with a gap for the strap.
This case construction lends a great solid, industrial feel to a watch – but this is used in a modern way. Achieved by using a very straight-edged round case with a flat crystal, contrasting the very round, bulbous style of traditional vintage wire lug watches.
The Dial:
While Camden were researching graphic elements and design ideas that could be found on steam trains, one thing kept on coming up: the gauges. There was no one style or design, but one thing was clear – they had to feature large, easy to read indications.
This led them to their choice of numbers for the dial; clear, minimalist and very striking. They also added luminous details to the hour and minute hands to further extend the legibility of the dial.
As an added element of this theme, Camden designed the crown to look like the pushers found on steam trains.
The Second’s Hand
All this and yet, something was missing. The watch needed a little extra, that final touch to pull it all together. So they decided to add a splash a colour, and what colour represents Camden better than that of its iconic landmark, the Camden Lock bridge?
This is why all No.88’s have a turquoise blue second’s hand. Sketched, designed, and inspired by Camden Watch.
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