Mid-Century Modern Aesthetic: Watch Winder and Alternative Aesthetics

After considering different aesthetics and styles that would look good incorporated in my room, I have decided to follow through with the mid-century modern aesthetic. I enjoy the clean lines and the organic shapes that accompany the aesthetic. Using this aesthetic to create my project will create a cool-looking decoration that can help my room’s overall eclectic aesthetic.

The project I will be pursuing with this aesthetic is a watch winder. I have an automatic watch that I do not always wear because it is fancy and does not mesh well with my everyday usage. Because of this, I always have to wind it before use, which does not guarantee it will stay on the whole time. Because of this, I want to design a watch winder that I can put in my room and use. I will most likely be 3d printing the frame to be able to make a complex silhouette and shape. I am also considering using wood or acrylic and the laser cutter to create a suitable frame for the winder.

Picture 1: A gyroscopic watch winder designed by The Practical Engineer

Alternate Design Aesthetic – Modern:

An alternate aesthetic for the design that I have considered is modern. I would communicate the modern aesthetic by using different and more metallic materials. The picture below shows this aesthetic:

Picture 2: A Modern Aesthetic Watch Winder

The watch winder here uses modern materials in a grey futuristic color scheme. While this design initially intrigued me, I was intimidated by having to machine metal to complete it. Because of that, I opted for a mid-century modern aesthetic that would allow for a broader range of materials and more freedom of form.

Alternate Aesthetic – Luxury:

Finally, I considered following a luxury aesthetic. The luxury aesthetic usually makes use of elegant designs with high-end materials. One example of a luxury watch winder is shown in the picture below:

Picture 3: Luxury Aesthetic Watch Winder

The luxury aesthetic originally was something I considered because of the nature of watches. Although I own cheaper watches, the watchmaking and timepiece industry is often considered a luxury. So, a luxury watch winder would follow this theme. After considering this, I realized that I did not have the resources to make a luxury box. It would likely require soft clothes and polished wood, but I do not have the time or the money to create a product like that. Because of this, I favored modern or mid-century modern more.

Overall, a watch-winder would be a functional decoration for my room. Not only would it address one of my needs, but it would also add to the overall eclectic aesthetic that I am pursuing for room decoration.

Sources

Feature Picture: https://www.roroos.com/breitling-watch-winder-with-solid-wood-for-2-watches.html

Picture 1: https://thepracticalengineer.com/blog/watchwinder

Picture 2: https://www.mozsly.com/products/mozsly%C2%AE-double-watch-winder-grey-leather

Picture 3: https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Pillows-Featured-Pattern-Included/dp/B08NVZNWXG