Obaku Harmony

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Win Obaku Harmony watches through a beauty contest Aqua d'or, the Danish bottled water company, is currently hosting a beauty contest where the entrants, each week until June, have the chance of winning an Obaku Harmony watch. The contest, which goes under the label ¡§Aquad'orable¡¨, is solely web-based in the initial stages of the competition, meaning that entrants will need to register online. After the initial stages, stretching from 19/01/09 to 16/03/09, the rest of contest will be broadcasted on the Danish TV channel ¡§TV3¡¨ as well as it will be covered on various websites online. The contest is exclusively for women in the age of 16 to 30, and the last natural beauty standing in the competition will claim the title of Miss Aquad'orable 2009. This year¡¦s Aquad'orable beauty contest is, in fact, a sequel to last year¡¦s successful contest that went under the same name. The 2008 edition gained enormous attention amongst young women, making the Aqua d'or webpage one of Denmark¡¦s most visited during the course of competition. On top of this, the TV show also hit the bull¡¦s eye, as it achieved high audience ratings. With the incentive of winning an Obaku Harmony watch each week, Obaku Harmony wishes to assist in boosting the number of entrants, and thereby also in making the 2009 edition even more successful than its predecessor. For more information on the beauty contest and on how you can win an Obaku Harmony watch, please visit www.aquadorable.dk (Danish webpage).

BASEL FAIR
We are proud to inform you that OBAKU Harmony will be represented at the Basel Fair from 26th March until 2nd April 2009. You can find us in Hall of Fascinations / Hall 2.0 / Stand C07. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you. A WATCH THAT HELPS REFUGEES FIND THEIR RELATIVES
Obaku Harmony has recently joined forces with the non profit organisation, Refugees United; a charitable organisation working towards reuniting the worlds 37 million refugees with their relatives. The partnership between Refugees United and Obaku Harmony commits the watch-producer, through the sales of the specially designed Obaku Refugees watch, to donate 20 US Dollars to the charitable organisation every time an Obaku Refugees watch is sold. This financial aid should thus enable Refugees United to continue its work and thereby also help more refugees find their loved ones. The Obaku Refugees watch, which is expected to be introduced in 20 countries around the world in the spring 2009, takes a classical, yet unique, design. The watch, which can here be seen to the right, has a watchstrap made of Kevlar, making it extremely strong and flexible. With a titan glass, the hardest type of glass in the world, the watch can be used for any occasion. Given its classical design, its simplicity as well as its pure lines, the watch will never go out of fashion. To manifest the good cause that lie behinds the purpose of the watch, the logo of Refugees United has been used to decorate the dial. For more information on the watch, Refugees United as well as the partnership, please click on the "Refugees United" logo at the bottom of this page.

FAIRS
HK Watch & Clock Fair 2008, HONG KONG, OBAKU will be exhibiting at stand 2H02,04. We look forward to seeing you! We are showing OBAKU at the Bella Fair in Copenhagen, 21.-24. August 2008. The stand number is 4-22. We are at the Trendbeurs in Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, 6-7. July 2008. The stand number is 2B 262.

OBAKU WATCHES SPEEDY LAUNCH
Believe it or not, it is still possible to introduce a new brand on the world market within a short period of time, if the design, concept and prices are right. Obaku watches were first introduced at the basel fair in 2007 and only 9 months later exclusive agreements for distribution in 20 countries were signed. Most compainies within the professional watch business would state that is impossible to introduce a new, unknown brand on the world market within such a short period of time, unless the brand owners are ready to spend millions of dollars in advertising beforehand. There are already hundreds of well known brands struggling for shelf space, so how should a new, unknown brand fit into this crowded market? Against all odds Obaku watches have proven that it is still possible for new brands to penetrate the market and get shelf space in hundreds of shops within just a few months. What is the secret behind the success of Obaku? Forget about time let the moment rule Obaku is riding on a mega trend. Throughout the past 10 years we have all been living life faster. We have wanted it all; bigger homes, faster cars, a career and a picture perfect family. Stress has become a common lifestyle syndrome. We have been bombarded with products and information. The trend has been towards more gold and sparkle more colours more layers upon layers. But now we have had enough. We wish to cleanse ourselves, find calmness in our surroundings and allow our minds time for pensive reflection. The name Obaku hails from a branch of the Zen philosophy founded in 1652 at Mount Obaku. The Obaku philosophers were well known for creating calligraphy and the three founders were deemed the Three Brushes of Obaku. The Obaku logo is inspired by the calligraphic cricle of life symbol, which reminds us of the passing of time and that every day is important. Zen philosophy is notable for its emphasis on mindful acceptance of the present moment, spontaneous action, and letting go of self-consciousness and judgmental thinking. The thought behind the Obaku line of watches is the same; forget about time let the moment rule!

NEW WEBSITE
We are proud to announce the launch of our new website. We have been working intensively the last months together with JaHallo to create an exclusive user experience. Our goal was to present the Obaku watches and identity in a clean, accessible and modern way, and we believe that we have achieved this. Some of the new features include better collection overviews, specifications and descriptions of each model and closeups of every watch in the Obaku collection. Take a look around.

PHILOSOPHY
THE UNITY OF SIMPLICITY
Merging two things in an artful way means getting rid of everything not really needed. Paring something right down to the bare essentials of simplicity and then giving life, shape and texture. Obaku Harmony is an exclusive collection of watches with a focus on simple, serene design. This collection is backed by a philosophy of blending the two different traditions of simplicity found in the European and Asian cultures. Simplicity is a lifestyle An oasis of calm, balance and harmony in the midst of a world in constant movement. Regardless of where on the planet we may be we all need our personal paradise where we find pleasure in the small details. A soft curve, the spray from a wave or the sound of rustling leaves. THE PHILOSOPHY OF OBAKU HARMONY The idea that there should be a sense of calm and balance in the items we use to adorn ourselves is what gave birth to the Obaku Harmony collection. In Asia, Zen philosophies have given rise to a natural simplicity - in both thought and act. Obaku Harmony takes its name from a branch of Zen philosophy and has created a universe characterised by a sense of calm - free from all superfluous details. The Northern European countries have a long design tradition featuring functionality and simplicity of composition. Obaku Harmony has inderited the best from both these cultures, and has blended the simplicity found in both.
THE UNITY OF SIMPLICITY We wanted to merge the design idioms from two different cultures. To create a collection of beautiful, exclusive watches based on the idea of simplicity, with features from both the Asian and the Nordic design traditions. It might seem impossible to blend traditions that originate thousands of kilometres apart. Geographical distance means less and less due to globalisation. We now live in a world where similarities and a sense of community continually occur between people spread far and wide. With this as our starting point, Obaku Harmony went on working towards making our dream come true. Our quest for a point where the Nordic and Asian design idioms finally meet led us to a concept that seemed to crop up over and over again. Simplicity. For although these two traditions have been very different throughout history, simplicity is a fundamental element in both of them. In Asia, different life philosophies - such as Zen philosophy - have moulded a set of basic values that pay tribute to simplicity and the search for the essence in life, and of truth and calm. A path of seeking inward for something with deeper meaning. Simplicity is also a feature of the Nordic tradition. By contrast, this stems from practical necessity, not a spiritual philosophy. The focus is on functionality rather than shape, in order to get the most out of the materials used. This is how Obaku Harmony uncovered a set of basic values and a path that blends both traditions. Because merging two things in an artful way means getting rid of everything not really needed. Paring something right down to the bare essentials of simplicity, and then giving it life, shape and texture. Our name also reflects a blend of the Asian and the Nordic. Obaku is the name of a branch of Zen philosophy - begun in China with numerous subsequent adherents in Japan. The basic belief in Obaku is the search for truth and deeper meaning by delving into the human mind. However, this blending of influences from both Asia and the Nordic coundtries also relfects the Western interest in the search for meaning in a hectic world, via the ancient philosophies of Asia. We live in an era in chich the pace of life is intense, and we are always expected to do our best. Time works both for us and against us. Once in a while, however, we need to seek repose somewhere tranquil - where our senses are free of the constant bombardment of information and impressions. Using both a unique design and a keen sense of detail, Obaku Harmony reflects the aim of finding peace in a straightforward artistic idiom that in no way intrudes, carefully avoiding superfluous decoration and sensory impressions that distract our attention from what is really important. Instead, we find pleasure in an attractive curve, a solitary stone or in the sheer beauty of the material. Obaku Harmony has ingerited the best from two cultures.

DESIGNS
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THE SENSE OF OBAKU HARMONY Pureness and simplicity dominates the sensation. Raw material and wide faces combined with delicate detailing. Simple planes and clean shapes with strokes of vivid colouring. The simple geometry of the watches imitates natures own shapes. This is the sense of Obaku Harmony. MODELS
LADIES
V100L V100LCCRB V100LCCRW V100LCWRP V100LCWRQ V100LCWRR V100LGRW V100LCCMC V100LGIMG V100LVIMV V101L V101LCPSC V101LCWSC V101LGBSG V101LGISG The design of this watch makes it timeless - a bracelet watch communicates strength and solidity. There is also an emphasis on a light, harmonious and elegant appearance. The double layers of the watch face provide a visually exciting extra feature in the design. V102L V102LCCRB V102LCCRE V102LCCRL V102LCCRP V102LCCRQ V102LCCRR V102LCCRW V102LCCMC V102LBBMB V102LGGMG A very geometrical watch that is almost architectural in its design idiom, with focus on the horizontal lines. Even though this watch has an overtly simple appearance, small, delicate details are also in focus. This is a watch in a stringent, modernist style, with a strap and case that combine in a dynamic transition from narrow to wide. V105L V105LCIRE V105LGBRB V105LCPRW V105LCWRW V105LGIRW V105LCWMC V105LGWMG V105LVWMV A watch that seems to alter appearance depending on the colour chosen. It is a classic design, yet also features elements of minimalism, as seen in the squaredoff case. This watch clearly expresses harmony, in a manner that will never appear boring. V106L V106LCWRB V106LCCRE V106LCCRP V106LCCRQ V106LCCRW V106LCWRW V106LGWRW The simple, rounded shape of this watch, combined with the two "light legs", seem almost to make it levitate. The many different colour combinations in the straps match the delicate stones on the face to provide this design with an elegant, feminine touch. V107L V107LCIRB V107LCIRL V107LCIRE V107LCIRP V107LCIRR V107LGIRB V107LGIRW A design and shape with curved yet simple lines that provide associations with Asia. A timeless design that is a clear expression of the genuine Obaku philosophy. V109L V109LCARB V109LBBRB V109LCARN V109LCRL V109LCPRP V109LVWRB V109LVWRW The aim here was to dispense with as much of the case as at all possible, and to focus on the strap instead. As a result, the strap is the most notable feature of this watch, helping communicate an awareness of the urban lifestyle for the modern woman.

V110L V110LCIRB V110LCIRE V110LCIRL V110LCIRP V110LGGRR V110LGIRB V110LCIRW V110LGIRB This watch is quite simply ultra-feminine - an item of jewellery with a focus on long, delicate lines. The hours are marked discreetly, and the details on the crown highlight the sense of femininity and sophistication. V111L V111LBBRB V111LCBRB V111LGBRB V111LGWRW V111LCWRW V111LBBSB V111LCBSC V111LCWSC V111LGBSG V111LGGSG V111LGWSG This watch has a broad appeal. The stringent design combined with execptional attention to details, such as the hours marked by 12 small dots on the bezel, gives this watch a very sporty appearance. V112L V112LBBRB V112LCIRB V112LCIRR V112LCIRW V112LGIRW This is a very simple yet sophisticated design. The slim lines defining the body of the watch are complemented in the dial by the slim and pointy hands and hour markings. A newborn evergreen. V113L V113LCIRB V113LGIRB V113LCIRP V113LCIRR V113LCIRW V113LGIRW Following the Obaku tradition, this watch is created within a clean, simple design idiom. However, there is nothing simple about the thoughts behind the design. Notice how the straight lines of the square case are softened up by the long, feminine curved legs of the case. The simplicity of the design, as well as the sophisticated details makes the watch perfect for virtually any occasion. V115L V115LBBSB V115LBWSB V115LCWSC V115LGWSG With its solid stainless steel case and band, this design radiates reliability, endurance and strength. The band is fully integrated into the case and contributes to the clean, minimalist appearance of the watch. The three dimensional dial is rich in details and has a high degree of functionality. V116L V116UCIRB V116UBBRB V116UCIRN V116UGIRW The large size of the case is made to seem delicate with its slim and slightly curved appearance. The round dial opening in the square design gives the watch an artistic expression. Details such as the graphics on the dial, the slim designer crown and the legs of the case add to the overall harmonic feel of the design. V117L V117LCISC V117LBWSB V117LGISG This watch is made for endurance. With its stainless steel case and band you can rely on this watch to last. The overall design is clean with an easy to read dial. The slim case and the sturdy stainless steel band are merged together beautifully to create a harmonious look. It is made for people who value good design and believe in stability and durability.

V118L V118LBBXB V118LCBXB V118LCCXB This watch is sporty and practical, yet sophisticated and dressy. The watch is made using the most durable materials. The strap is made of Kevlar, which is 5 times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis. The glass is super crash resistant titan glass. Furthermore, the movement is environmentally friendly using mercury/lead free battery. V119L V119LBBRB V119LBWRB V119LCWRR V119LGWRW V119LCWMC V119LBBMB V119LBWMB V119LGGMG Combining simple, minimalist elegance with a sporty appearance. The top ring is set with 12 stainless steel studs, an elegant and discreet way to indicate the time and create a refreshing, sporty appearance. The easy to read hands and the simple dial design combine to optimize the functionality of this watch. V120L V120LCIRB V120LCIRE V120LCIRP V120LCIRW V120LGGRR V120LGIRB V120LCIRW This watch has a feminine expression. Its case which curves in a rectangular shape, the beautifully curved legs of the case, its softly rounded crown and slim strap all add to the elegant, clean look. The three dimensional dial creates an image of depth and completes this perfect piece of jewellery. GENTS
V100G V100GCBRB V100GCIRB V100GCIRN V100GCIMC V100GBBMB V100GBIMB An elegant watch for those who appreciate a purity of style. The design of this watch makes the strap and the case seem to almost blend into each other. This watch provides an active, sporty look in which all unnecessary detail has been pared away, and where the sharp, narrow lines have a recurrent place in the overall design idiom. V101G V101GCASC V101GBBSB V101GBWSB V101GCCSC The design of this watch makes it timeless - a bracelet watch communicates strength and solidity. There is also an emphasis on a light, harmonious and elegant appearance. The double layers of the watch face provide a visually exciting extra feature in the design. V102G V102GBBRB V102GCIRN V102GCBRB V102GGGMG V102GCCMC V102GBBMB A very geometrical watch that is almost architectural in its design idiom, with focus on the horizontal lines. Even though this watch has an overtly simple appearance, small, delicate details are also in focus. This is a watch in a stringent, modernist style, with a strap and case that combine in a dynamic transition from narrow to wide.

V103G V103GCBRB V103GBBRB V103GCIRN V103GCCMC V103GBWMB A watch that communicates innovation and energy. The most distinctive feature is the way the case cuts down into the strap, with its symmetrical, circular design. The minute marks on the outer bevel provide a sensation of being almost three-dimensional. V108G V108GCBRB V108GCIRN V108GCWRB V108GBBRB V108GBBRB1 This watch almost makes you feel like you are on a trip into the future. The design radiates a sense of youth and courage, emphasised by the stringent use of lines and right angles. The shaping of the case, combined with the three-dimensional appearance of the face, make this watch an exceptional experience. V111G V111GBBRB V111GBWRB V111GCBRB V111GCCRB V111GBBSB V111GBWSB V111GCBSC V111GCCSC V111GGCSG This watch has a broad appeal. The stringent design combined with exceptional attention to details, such as the hours marked by 12 small dots on the bezel, gives this watch a very sporty appearance. V112G V112GBBRB V112GCIRB V112GCIRN This is a very simple yet sophisticated design. The slim lines defi ning the body of the watch are complemented in the dial by the slim and pointy hands and hour markings. A newborn evergreen. V114G V114GCIRB V114GBBRB V114GBWRB V114GCIRN V114GGBRB This watch is designed with a refreshingly new look. The clean yet sporty design makes it suitable for the young at heart and trendy in style. The curved shape of the large case blends beautifully with the fully integrated leather strap. The dial, the hands and the crown are all designed with an eye for even the smallest detail. This is a watch which will stand the test of time. V115G V115GBBSB V115GBWSB V115GCBSC V115GCWSC V115GGBSG With its solid stainless steel case and band, this design radiates reliability, endurance and strength. The band is fully integrated into the case and contributes to the clean, minimalist appearance of the watch. The three dimensional dial is rich in details and has a high degree of functionality. V116G V116UBBRB V116UCIRB V116UCIRN V116UGIRW The large size of the case is made to seem delicate with its slim and slightly curved appearance. The round dial opening in the square design gives the watch an artistic expression. Details such as the graphics on the dial, the slim designer crown and the legs of the case add to the overall harmonic feel of the design. V117G V117GCBSC V117GBBSB V117GGISG This watch is made for endurance. With its stainless steel case and band you can rely on this watch to last. The overall design is clean with an easy to read dial. The slim case and the sturdy stainless steel band are merged together beautifully to create a harmonious look. It is made for people who value good design and believe in stability and durability. V118G V118GCCXB V118GBBXB V118GCBXB This watch is sporty and practical, yet sophisticated and dressy. The watch is made using the most durable materials. The strap is made of Kevlar, which is 5 times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis. The glass is super crash resistant titan glass. Furthermore, the movement is environmentally friendly using mercury/lead free battery.

V119G V119GBBRB V119GBWRB V119GCWRN V119GCWRN V119GCWMC V119GBBMB V119GBWMB V119GGGMG Combining simple, minimalist elegance with a sporty appearance. The top ring is set with 12 stainless steel studs, an elegant and discreet way to indicate the time and create a refreshing, sporty appearance. The easy to read hands and the simple dial design combine to optimize the functionality of this watch. V121G V121GCBVB V121GBBVB V121GBIVB V121GCIVB This watch is created with a simple clean design, yet it has many sophisticated details. There are no legs on the case as on traditional watches and this adds to the sense of complete harmony in the design. The three dimensional dial has clean, detailed graphics and the shape of the hands is well balanced with the rest of the design. Functional and user friendly design. EMOTIONS
INFINITY
Obaku Harmony watches feature a design that is both classic and timeless. Infinity watches reflect a relaxed, unpretentious style via simple - yet confident - details. These are watches for people who recognise the importance of time, and who want classic watches with a new twist. BLOSSOM
Obaku Harmony design pays tribute to the delicate balance between untamed nature and man-made perfection. Blossom blends both of these, with a bold choice of colour and only partially tamed ruggedness. Together, these represent trendsetting design that exudes confidence. Blossom combines imagination, creativity and elegance in one simple design. PURITY
Purity and simplicity are the core of Obaku Harmony design. Purity is the light, white part of the collection, and reflects discretion in the delicate femininity of its details, with their origin in nature. Experience a flower discreetly patterned in the leather strap, the reflection of mother-of-pearl in the watch face or the sparkle of the ruby in contrast to all the white. NIGHT
Carefully considered design is one of the distinguishing features of Obaku Harmony. The design idiom in Night - from the dark part of the collection - radiates both simplicity and the mystique that only the night can bring. Night is for those who appreciate discretion, and who don't need to demonstrate that time reflects power - it is a luxury we all deserve. CONFIDENCE
The best way to achieve results is via determination and effort. Obaku Harmony creates Confi- dence with a dynamic yet simple design to signal the idea of activity via performance. These watches are for the active person who wants to show an assured, physical style. SPECIFICATIONS
HAND POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL CASES, BUCKLES AND BANDS All cases, buckles and bands are made in the best solid stainless steel material for watch manufacturing. The fine 316L steel is made in Japan ¡V and all cases are finally, carefully hand polished by the best craftsmanship standards.

TITAN GLASS Selected models of the Obaku Harmony watch collection are assembled with the newest invention in glass technology - Titan Glass. Probably the strongest glass ever used for watches. Titan Glass is at least 10 times more crack resistant than any other typical watch glass such as mineral glass and sapphire crystal glass. Titan Glass is registered and used exclusively in Obaku Harmony watches. MINERAL GLAS Watches which are not marked with Titan Glass are assembled with the highest quality of mineral glass with a high degree of scratch resistance. COATINGS All watches in gold or black are coated with a titanium coating which is the newest and most advanced technique for long lasting coatings. The gold coating is a mixture of titanium and gold which are merged with the stainless steel base material in a fusion process in a vacuum chamber. STRAPS All straps are made in genuine leather ¡V and several versions are assembled in multiple layers which are giving the straps a rich structure and identity. KEVLAR STRAPS Selected models are using the most durable materials including Kevlar, which is a light fibre generally said to be 5 times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis. MOVEMENTS All watches are assembled with original high quality movements made in Japan with the highest precision. ECOLOGICAL MOVEMENTS Selected models are equipped with special environmental friendly movements, which are using the new SPRON Battery a new mercury/lead-free silver Oxide Battery. By applying a high precision anode, using a surface process technology and new material for the cathode, silver and lead be removed totally from the battery. (The movement can also use ordinary batteries as well) WATER RESISTANCE All watches are at least 3ATM water resistant. Each watch is vacuum tested up to 3 ATM pressure. The watches are not suitable for diving or swimming. GIFT BOXES The gift box for the Obaku Harmony watches is a small sculpture in itself. It supports the entire concept of the Obaku philosophy of harmony and minimalistic design. The box is designed by Lau Lieng?rd Ruge. THE "PHOTOS" ARE NOT PHOTOS The ¡§photos¡¨ of all the watches in this catalogue were made long before the actual watches were produced. The ¡§photos¡¨ are actually not photos, but computerized visualisations which are the original drawings made by the designers Lau Lieng?rd Ruge and Christian Mikkelsen. There might be small variations between the computerized drawings and the actual watches.

The Obaku Designers The Obaku-Harmony—û watches are designed by the two Danish designers, Christian Mikkelsen and Lau Lieng ærd Ruge. Christian Mikkelsen and Lau Lieng ærd Ruge have combined the best from the Scandinavian minimalistic design traditions with the Obaku-Zen design traditions, and created a new minimalistic Obaku design. The watches are characterized by pure, harmonic design, calm colour scheme, high functionality and good craftsmanship. All watches is designed with a sense for every small detail, and nothing is left to coincidence. Some may believe that a simple and clean design is an easy design process. It is the opposite; the simpler the design, the greater the demand for perfectionism, because even small design flaws will be exposed. Tiny details, such as the size and shape of the crown, the hands, the strap and the choice of colour are just a few examples that have to be taken into consideration and worked into perfection. All the watches have their own unique story, meticulously thought through details to offer and have thereby each become a small piece of art, that support all the fundamental values in our mega trend of the harmony, authenticity, honesty, functionality and purity, that we all dream about. Click below to read more about our two designers.

Lau Lieng ærd Ruge Lau Lieng ærd Ruge is well versed in the art of immersing yourself in the design process, in considering an idea for a long time, being willing to think on a grand scale and focusing on finally achieving the perfect result. Working with Christian Mikkelsen, Lau Ruge has now created the Obaku Harmony collection of watches, motivated by the desire to combine form and function in a sublime design idiom. ¡¨For me, the important thing is to produce a design that stands the test of time. I¡¦m no fan of quick-fire, flavour-of-the month solutions. I want to really get to grips with a design, and focus my energy on bringing it to fruition,¡¨ he says, at the same time admitting that he is an incorrigible perfectionist. Lau Lieng ærd Ruge trained as an industrial designer at the Aarhus School of Architecture in Denmark, and has been interested in the creative aspects of life ever since childhood. He has played music for many years, and has always been engaged with designing and drawing. ¡¨Both my parents are creative people, and it¡¦s only natural that their interests in music and art rubbed off on me,¡¨ he explains. ¡¨Designing is the focal point of my interests, and I always try to add a graphical dimension to my work,¡¨ he says. Lau Lieng ærd Ruge is full of praise for the classic Danish designers, who are renowned for the simplicity and functionality of their work. Nevertheless, he also fully appreciates the fantastic inspiration to be found in zany, high-tech contemporary design idioms. ¡¨Basically, it¡¦s also a question of maintaining a sense of pride in what I do, and remembering what the product will ultimately be used for,¡¨ he points out. ¡¨Being involved in creating the Obaku Harmony range has been a process that¡¦s been both exciting and interesting. As a designer, I was given free rein to put my personal fingerprint on the different types of watches in this collection. I have been very aware of working with the effects created by the different materials, according to the kind of treatment they are given or the way they are juxtaposed,¡¨ he says. ¡§The objective with my designs is to create products that people consider worth keeping.

CHRISTIAN MIKKELSEN One of the driving forces behind the Obaku Harmony collection of watches is Christian Mikkelsen. Known as one of the best in this business, he trained as an industrial designer and has subsequently worked with designing watches for a wide range of different manufacturers. He currently lives in Hong Kong, where he enjoys the full range of contrasts, the sense of dynamism and the boundless energy that the metropolis provides. Working closely with fellow-designer Lau Lieng ærd Ruge, Christian Mikkelsen has created an entire universe of unique watches that are now available bearing the Obaku Harmony name. For Christian Mikkelsen a watch is an extra-special item ¡V he himself owns 20 different watches of different designs. And a watch also tells a story ¡V ¡¨Your watch says something about who you are as a person. It also depicts the passing of time, and announces that you are engaged in the process of living your life.¡¨ ¡¨Form and function both have a colossal influence on the final result, and it¡¦s impossible to separate the two,¡¨ he says, adding ¡¨watches are now one of the products that is generally accepted as having considerable value as a signal to the surrounding world. In fact, designing a watch verges on creating a personal machine for the user.¡¨

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P. O. Box 59, Madinat Al-Sultan Qaboos, P.C. 115,
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21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Skrabceva 23 B, 1000 Ljubljana,
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115035, Ovchinnikovskaya nab.,
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P. O. Box 655, 5405 AR Uden,
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39 Waterloo Road,
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34, Queen Mary Avenue,
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15/F., Block1, Wah Fung Industrial Centre,
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