The tourbillon watch is a timeless accessory that dates back to 1795. Today, Swiss engineer Christoph Laimer has given the vintage piece a contemporary look with the help of a 3D printer.
Laimer is challenging the norm with his 3D-printed creation. The watch is rather chunky in design but it is fully functional and runs by itself. Unlike other tourbillon timepieces -- created by high-quality watchmakers -- this timepiece only operates for 30 minutes once wound as it isn't a full-fledged timepiece just yet. However, this doesn't change Laimer's brilliant creation from being a revolutionary product in the world of watch making.
Laimer has made all the source files of his modern tourbillon watch available for free, allowing fellow watch enthusiasts to recreate his design.
3D-Printed Tourbillon Timepieces
This 3D-Printed Tourbillon Watch is a Modern Marvel
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Timepieces - The trend of 3D-printed timepieces is disrupting traditional watch-making techniques and allowing for more customized and innovative designs.
2. Open-source Products - The open-source trend in watch-making is allowing for greater collaboration and innovation among watch enthusiasts and engineers worldwide.
3. Chunky Design - The trend of chunkier watch designs is changing the traditional notions of what a watch should look like and allowing for more creative and unique designs.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Watches - The luxury watch industry is facing disruption from 3D-printed timepieces that offer more customizable options and innovative designs.
2. Engineering - The engineering industry has new opportunities to innovate and experiment with 3D printing technology in creating intricate and functioning timepieces.
3. DIY Watch Enthusiasts - The DIY watch enthusiast industry is growing, with opportunities for customization and personalization of 3D-printed open-source timepieces.