Elos

The Elos by Projects Watches is a quartz design watch that puts the present at the centre: its elliptical dials, inspired by the Earth's orbit, show only the hours near the current one. In brushed steel with a grey dial it is the most understated Elos, for anyone who wants an original watch that is easy to pair.

Elos and the elliptical orbit of time

Time has its own theory of relativity: it flies when you're having fun, and the good times seem over all too quickly. Elos's unique window on time helps to visually prolong the present, so your good times last longer. Yet the current time is precisely marked with a pointer, centred in the space.

Inspired by the Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun, Elos's elliptical dials keep uncovering time from an entirely new viewpoint. Elos offers both focus, hiding the hours far from where you are, and expansion, putting the current time in perspective: you see the recent past and the upcoming future, but right now stays at the centre of everything. Design by Daniel Will-Harris.

Case and movement

The brushed stainless steel case is 40 mm across and 8.85 mm thick, with mineral glass and a 20 mm leather strap. Miyota quartz movement, weight 45 g.

Specifications

• Brand: Projects Watches
• Model: Elos
• Reference: 7219S-BL
• Movement: Miyota quartz
• Case: brushed stainless steel, Ø 40 mm, 8.85 mm thick
• Dial: grey; elliptical discs with central pointer
• Glass: mineral
• Strap and buckle: leather, 20 mm
• Water resistance: 3 ATM
• Warranty: manufacturer's, international, 12 months
• Other: weight 45 g, designed by Daniel Will-Harris

Frequently asked questions

How does the Elos dial work?
Elliptical discs move to hide distant hours and show the recent past and near future; a central pointer marks the exact time.

Can it get wet?
It is water resistant to 3 ATM: fine for rain and splashes, not for swimming or showering.

Is it a light watch?
Yes, it weighs 45 g and the 40 mm case is only 8.85 mm thick.