Janus
Watch for WOLKOV
Janus is a wristwatch with two dials and an interchangeable strap. Both sides can be used, so the wearer can flip the case, switch dials and change straps to suit daily clothing and activities. One dial is driven by an automatic movement and the other by a quartz movement, which allows two time zones to be read. The case and the oversized lugs are made of stainless steel and receive a long polishing process. A concealed clipping system in the lugs holds the strap without extra moving parts. The straps are made of genuine leather.
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Janus Watch Press Releases
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Janus Watch Translations
Offering a diversity of language options for Janus translations: Wristwatch EN, Reloj de pulsera ES, ساعة يد AR, Montre-bracelet FR, Relógio de pulso PT, 腕時計 JA, 손목시계 KO, Orologio da polso IT, 腕表 ZH, कलाई घड़ी HI, রিস্টওয়াচ BN, Наручные часы RU, کلائی کی گھڑی UR, Jam Tangan ID, Armbanduhr DE, Kol Saati TR, Uaki Kūʻaulima HAW, Наручний годинник UK, Orë dore SQ, Iwashi Yesihlakala ZU, हाते घडी NE, Ručni sat HR, Náramkové hodinky SK, Mont pou ponyèt HT, Armbåndsur NB, Ρολόι χειρός EL, ٻانهن جي واچ SD, Aarmbanduhr LB, האַנטזייגער YI, Qol saatı AZ, Qo'l soati UZ, Sešupanako sa Letsoho ST, ਗੁੱਟ ਘੜੀ PA, Қол сағаты KK, मणिबन्धघटिका SA, Zegarek naręczny PL, የእጅ ሰዓት AM, လက်ပတ်နာရီ MY, ལག་ཏུ་གོན་པའི་ཆུ་ཚོད་འཁོར་ལོ། BO, Наручны гадзіннік BE, Käekell ET, Rokas pulkstenis LV, Armbåndsur NO, Oriawr CY, કાંડા ઘડિયાળ GU, Uati Tapulima SM, Jam Tangan MS, Brakhorloĝo EO, Relo sa Pulso TL, שעון יד HE, ໂມງຂໍ້ມື LO, ହାତଘଣ୍ଟା OR, చేతి గడియారం TE, Arloġġ tal-Polz MT, ಕೈಗಡಿಯಾರ KN, হাতঘড়ী AS, Jam Tangan JV, Соати дастӣ TG, Reloxo de pulso GL, Jam Tangan SU, Relo sa Pulso CEB, Karóra HU, Кол сааты KY, ናይ ኢድ ሰዓት TI, Đồng hồ đeo tay VI, Polshorloge NL, Ročna ura SL, मनगटी घड्याळ MR, Wotchi ya pamkono NY, Eskumuturreko erlojua EU, Famataranandro amin'ny hatotanana MG, Lub Moos Coj Ntawm Tes HMN, Ձեռքի ժամացույց HY, Бугуйн цаг MN, Ručni sat SR, Iwotshi Yesihlahla XH, នាឡិកាដៃ KM, റിസ്റ്റ്വാച്ച് ML, Polshorlosie AF, Uaireadóir Láimhe GA, Demjimêra Destan KU, கைக்கடிகாரம் TA, د لاس ساعت PS, Ceas de mână RO, අත් ඔරලෝසුව SI, Aago Ọwọ́ YO, Armbandsúr IS, Uaireadair-làimhe GD, Rellotge de polsera CA, Isaha yo ku kuboko RW, Кул сәгате TT, Elekere Aka IG, Horologium Brachiale LA, Wati Ringaringa MI, მაჯის საათი KA, นาฬิกาข้อมือ TH, Saacadda Curcurka SO, Armbandsur SV, Orologiu da polzu CO, Polshorloazje FY, Armbåndsur DA, Ručni sat BS, Goşar sagady TK, Mòstra de ponhet OC, Agogon Hannu HA, Aravopapaha pyapýpe guarã GN, قول سائىتى UG, Maki reloj QU, ساعت مچی FA, Saa ya Mkononi SW, Náramkové hodinky CS, 手錶 ZY, Rankinis laikrodis LT, Ръчен часовник BG, Рачен часовник MK, Wachi yeruoko SN, Rannekello FI, to suit your project's needs.
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Unique Properties
This is probably the world first Automatic watch combining dual-dials with interchangeable strap. User can flip and/or switch dials, change straps to match their daily outfit and activities. With its iconic case and oversized lugs, it has charisma and provides extra functionalities for analog watch lovers.
Tags
Dual-dial, Automatic, Analog, Wristwatch, Light luxury, Man accessory
Production Technology
We offer a mix of automatic and quartz movements within one case. One side is powered by Chinese Peacock automatic caliber SL1701 while the other side is powered by Japanese Myota quartz. This gives the opportunity for dual time zone and double the space to develop creative dials. Our unique clipping system has no extra moving parts and only use specific material resistance (from an invisible insert made of PP) to create the clipping spring feature. The design solution is striking visually and drove the design style from inside out, as we didn’t try to conceal it. The watchcase and lugs are made of high quality steel (316L) with over 8h of polishing process (usual watch are polish under 2h). Our straps are made of genuine leather. Our NATO strap are made of a double-layered polyamide thread combining 3 strain of color to add depth and texture.
Design Challenge
Key challenge was to convince watch factories to produce prototypes and test again and again the various ideas we had. We designed every details, from the screws head to the handles so we had to run prototype for each parts, opening molds and doing refinements a the same time.
Project Duration
The project started in September 2014 in Shanghai and finished in November 2018 in Shanghai.
Operation Flow
Operate the watch like a normal watch, use the crowns to set time on both sides. Un-clip the lugs to change strap.
Research
Heuristic design research based on guts feeling that something could still be improved in the watch industry. Initially our design had only one dial but we soon realize the potential to duplicate dials and offer dual time zones. The final clipping system for the strap with our semi flexible lug took over 2 years of refinement. We tested ourselves prototypes by wearing them and then adjusting details.
Inspiration
Janus was born from this deep satisfaction of holding a high quality product. Something that feels right when wearing it. Not everything must be connected. The extra boost you need sometime to get things moving the way you want and to connect with a distant past where machines were crafted.
Image Credits
Images #No1 - No 5: Photographer Kang Jing, 2018
Project Overview
Janus Watch has been a Golden winner in the Jewelry Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
WIlliam Volcoff was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Janus Watch.
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Introducing Janus: The World's First Dual-Dial Automatic Watch with Interchangeable Strap
WY&P unveils Janus, a revolutionary timepiece offering dual-dials and interchangeable straps, designed to elevate the analog watch experience. Shanghai, November 2018 - WY&P proudly presents Janus, a unique automatic wristwatch that combines innovative functionality with light luxury appeal.
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