No, this watch won’t make you punctual. But it will turn plenty of heads. Inspired by the iconic Technics SL-1200, this creation by Japanese designer Yu Ando (AndoAndoAndo) turns the cult of vinyl into a truly offbeat timepiece, part sonic tribute, part aesthetic manifesto. On the dial: a mini record, a logo…
No, this watch won’t make you punctual. But it will turn plenty of heads. Inspired by the iconic Technics SL-1200, this creation by Japanese designer Yu Ando (AndoAndoAndo) turns the cult of vinyl into a truly offbeat timepiece, part sonic tribute, part aesthetic manifesto.
On the dial: a mini record, an A-shaped logo to mark the hour, and a tonearm that doubles as the minute hand. It’s more of a sculpture than a precision instrument. “The arm doesn’t point straight, so it’s up to you to guess the time,” Ando says. The watch owns its imprecision, but it’s seriously stylish.
Powered by a Japanese Miyota 9039 automatic movement, this watch doesn’t cheat: it lives to the rhythm of your wrist. No numerals, just dot markers. Several versions are available: classic black, black & gold, and a full gold edition limited to 30 pieces.
The Vinyl Record Player Automatic Watch is neither a gadget nor a model of absolute toughness. It’s a collector’s piece, a nod to vinyl culture, for those who live by BPM rather than minutes.
The Vinyl Record Player Automatic Watch is available on the designer’s website.
