The 4th Dimension Watch: The Ultra-Minimalist Concrete Watch

The poetically inspired 4th Dimension Concrete Watch goes live on Kickstarter to the anticipation of luxury watch enthusiasts and architectural lovers across the country. For immediate release.  Los Angeles, California, October 7th, 2015 - 22 Design Studios and Mollaspace, Inc launches the luxurious 4th Dimension Concrete Watch on Kickstarter after years of fine tuning and reconstruction. Minimally elegant, this highly anticipated watch is inspired by the frenetic pace of urban...

4th Dimension Watch - Midnight model

For a bold and daring look.   The Midnight Model plays with a daring color combination by matching the brass hands and crown, and tanned leather band of the Original Model with a black concrete watch surface. This model is also equipped with a DLC (diamond like coating) black plated bezel and coordinates well with trend setters who embrace bold self-expression.        Specs Size: 42 mm in diameter...

4th Dimension Watch - Urban Model

For a sophisticated urban look. The Urban Model combines a dark gray concrete watch surface with a brushed stainless steel bezel, silver and blue hands, a polished stainless steel crown, and a black leather band. This color combination exudes a subtle sophistication and elegantly complements formal wear.     * The watch on the right is brand new; the left shows the color after six months of wear.  The quality...

4th Dimension Watch - Original Model

For a casual yet classy look.  The Original Model combines the authentic concrete base as the watch surface with a brushed stainless steel bezel, untreated copper hands and crown, and a naturally tanned leather band. Every detail of the wristwatch highlights the original beauty of the materials and is a natural fit for the casual wearer * The watch on the right is brand new; the left shows the color after six months...

4th Dimension Watch - Putting it all together - Part 2

A good watch is judged by the sum of its parts.  22 Design Studios went through multiple product redesigns before deciding on the parts that determined the final quality of the product. After extensive trials with different manufacturers, we decided on the follow parts;  The crown is shaped with a standard dodecagon with a hollowed out center. It is designed with the intention to correspond the details of the watch...

4th Dimension Watch - Putting it all together - Part 1

How does the 4th Dimension Watch stand out?  22 Design's expertise is in the unique Concrete foundation in their accessories. The 4D watch continues the tradition of blending gorgeous fashion sense with the urban edge of concrete.  The face of the watch represents the culmination of efforts used to bring the classic 4th Dimensional design to a wrist watch. Earlier models of the concrete watch dial used a pure concrete blend but...

Inspiration and progression of 4th Dimensional Time

What is the 4th Dimension?  The 4th Dimension represents the intersection between time and space. With this in mind, the simplicity of the spiral staircase immediately stood out as a bold visual representation of this new space in time. Each step is precisely turned at a 30° angle to align 12 steps together, each representing an hour, to form a complete Escher-like cycle connecting two separate dimensions in time. Serving...

History of 22 Design and the birth of a new foundation

Who is 22 Design Studio?  Sean Yu and Yiting Cheng were both 22 years old when they graduated from college in 2005 and decided to merge their creative talents to form their own brand. In order to remember the motivation and vitality that drove the creation of their brand, and with the hope of never forgetting their original aspirations, they named their creation 22™ - as a tribute to their...

Introducing the 4th Dimension Watch

Question for you: What makes a product truly exceptional? At 22 Design Studio, we believe good design and quality materials are essential details, but are only elevated beyond greatness when energized by the concept and the vision behind the product.    Our fascination with contemporary architecture and design, and our love for the hustle of urban living, lead us to a passion towards crafting the perfect time piece. Time converges...