BOTTA-Design – Pioneer in Single-Hand Watches
An Icon in Perfection
Königstein im Taunus (Germany), February 2015: Long before the slow movement became trendy, industrial designer Klaus Botta had been interested in a different perception of time. In 1986, he introduced the UNO-the world’s first single-hand watch. With its special face design, the UNO started a boom in the watch market that lasts to this day. And now this design classic returns in a new edition: the UNO+ Automatic (http://www.botta-design.de/en/automatikuhren/einzeigeruhr-uno-plus-carbon.html).
It’s in the Simple Things
Klaus Botta’s motive for constructing the UNO was his desire to create a watch that gives a clear and precise view of the current time at a glance-just like a precision instrument. The first UNO edition became a huge surprise hit. The UNO+ Automatic is a major upgrade to the UNO one-hand watch (http://www.botta-design.de/en/one-hand-watch-uno-automatic.html) design excelling in readability. Botta increased the watch diameter from 40 to 44 millimeters; in combination with the reduced case edge, this gives the watch a generous impression. The dial covers almost the entire area of the watch face, and the maximized scale reaches to the very edge of the dial, thus again improving readability. The double-domed sapphire glass emphasizes the clear and elegant lines of the UNO+ Automatic (http://www.botta-design.de/en/automatikuhren/einzeigeruhr-uno-plus-alpin.html).
Form and Function in Focus
Great design is not just a question of appearance. This is why BOTTA-Design pursues a consistent „form meets function“ approach. Therefore, when creating the UNO+ upgrade, the case back was designed with greatest attention to functionality.
The lugs are hidden below the case back. This makes the UNO+ Automatic perfectly suitable even for the slender wrist despite its diameter of 44 millimeters. The beveled edges of the watch-case back give the wearer maximum room to move. At the same time, this design ensures sufficient air circulation. Thanks to this extraordinary case-back design, the watch, being just 8.8 mm in height, looks even flatter.
BOTTA-Design stands for exquisite design in the best tradition of German watchmaking. All BOTTA-Design watches are entirely designed and manufactured in Germany using only Swiss-made watch movements, like the ETA 2824.2. BOTTA-Design products are available through their website and selected retailers in Germany and abroad.
Manufacturer:
BOTTAdesign | +49 6174 961 188 | info@botta-design.de www.botta-design.de
BOTTA-Design. A Pioneer in Single-Hand Watch Design
Designed in Germany, hand-made in Germany
Klaus Botta’s design philosophy has had a considerable influence in the watchmaking industry. Introduced in 1986, his UNO watch was actually the very first single-hand watch worldwide. Chronographs by BOTTA-Design have long since become classics and are on display in the world’s most renowned museums. More than 50 international awards are proof to the exceptional level of expertise in design. The entire collection including more mechanical and quartz-controlled wristwatches has been developed and designed at the company’s headquarters in Königstein. All watches are produced in specialized factories in Germany to ensure highest quality and longevity.
Kontakt
Botta-Design
Klaus Botta
Klosterstraße 15a
61462 Königstein im Taunus
+49 6174 961188
info@botta-design.de
http://www.botta-design.de
