Have you ever thought about how domestic watches can stand out on the international stage? Especially Behrens’ “Jinghong’s Wat”, this watch is not only amazingly thin and light, but also shortlisted for the LV Watch Prize independent watchmaking award because of its innovative design and excellent craftsmanship! Let’s explore the story behind this watch and how it perfectly combines traditional culture with modern technology.
The Rise and International Recognition of Domestic Watches
In recent years, domestic watches have risen in design, craftsmanship and brand influence, and have gradually gained international recognition.
Innovative design and technology of Behrens’ Cradle
For example, the “Jinghong Wat” of the Behrens Creator series is not only a watch, but also a perfect combination of thinness and high technology. The size of the watch is 42.6mm x 38.6mm, the thickness is only 5.2mm, the overall weight is about 30 grams, and it is made of self-developed SPSCF carbon fiber material. It is worth mentioning that in 2023, the Behrens Creator Series BHR030 Black 11g Carbon Fiber Limited Edition was shortlisted for the LV Watch Prize Independent Watchmaking Award, which is recognition of its innovative design and excellent craftsmanship.
A breakthrough in precision and lightweight
In terms of accuracy, “Jinghong’s Wat” performs well, with an average daily error of about 6 seconds, achieving superior accuracy. The watch head weighs only 11 grams, breaking the world record for the weight of a mechanical watch and truly achieving the ultimate in lightness and thinness.
The combination of design inspiration and traditional culture
The design of “Jinghong’s Wat” is inspired by the Wat board held by ancient ministers, which symbolizes power and dignity. The thin and curved case design of the watch is precisely to echo the shape of the wat plate. The word “ARC” on the dial is not only a Chinese character, but also a tribute to traditional culture.
Behrens brand development history and market positioning
Lin Bingqiang, the founder of the domestic watch brand Behrens, which was founded in 2012, once said that the “Behrens” in the brand name is a tribute to the German architect Peter Behrens. Peter Behrens is famous for his rigorous and rational design style, and the Behrens brand hopes to combine rationality and sensibility through precise watchmaking technology and unique design language.
What really made Behrens stand out was the 2020 Grand Prix de la Haute Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) in Switzerland. At that time, two watches, the Behrens Creator Series BHR01 “Round Table” and the Creator Series BHR02 “Cylinder”, were shortlisted. Among them, the “Round Table” also won the Best Art and Crafts Award. This honor is not only a recognition of the Behrens brand, but also an affirmation of the strength of domestic high-end watchmaking.
Technical innovation of thin, light and high-performance movements
In recent years, thin and light watches have gradually become a popular object among watch enthusiasts. As an important part of a watch, the thickness of the movement often directly affects the lightness and thinness of the watch. Once the movement is made thin, its performance will be greatly reduced. How to find a balance between movement thickness and performance has always been a problem faced by watchmakers.
Behrens founder Lin Bingqiang once said, “What we want to do is to combine a thin and light design with a high-performance movement.” This sentence is not empty talk, but shows an important part of the progress of modern watchmaking technology.
Take the BM02 manual mechanical movement produced by Behrens as an example. Its thickness is only 4.3 mm, which is much thinner than similar movements. In terms of performance, it is not inferior to any high-end movement. The vibration frequency reaches 28,800 times per hour and the power reserve is 38 hours. This data is the best among thin and light movements.
It is precisely because of the existence of the BM02 movement that the “Jinghong’s Wat” can maintain both accuracy and reliability while maintaining a thin and light appearance. This is also a reflection of Behrens’ continuous pursuit of innovation and breakthroughs.
The new situation of domestic high-end watch market
Today, Behrens is not only a watch brand, but also a symbol of culture and spirit. It represents the potential and development of domestic brands in the high-end market, and also demonstrates the progress and inheritance of watchmaking skills in the great Eastern countries.
FratelloWatches, a world-renowned watch blog, once ranked the “Jinghong Wat” with two other high-end watches as the three most stunning watches in 2023. They are the “Space Walker” of the Aragon series and the “Final Chapter” of the Patek Philippe Nautilus series. This is not only a praise for the “Jinghong Wat”, but also a testimony and affirmation of the rise of domestic high-end watches.
Conclusion
Behrens’ “Jinghong’s Wat” is not only a watch, it is also a gorgeous bloom of domestic watchmaking skills. It’s really proud to see a domestic brand gain such high recognition internationally! What other brands or designs of domestic watches do you think are worthy of attention? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and support!