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| Eduardo Milieris, Watchcraft®
Artist's Statement
"I work on silver, copper, and brass in the same ways they were used hundreds
of years ago, preserving a tradition of craftsmanship."
Uruguay-born artist Eduardo Milieris has been fascinated by the integration of
art and time since he was a child. Today he combines art with time in his
beautiful limited-edition watches. Milieris' designs are "industrial chic":
made from recycled metals, embellished with sterling silver, copper, and brass.
The metals are distressed and oxidized to give the watches a look akin to
"buried treasure." Finally, the artist paints each watch face by hand, giving
it a distinct appearance. "My timepieces suggest the reality of constant change
and evolution."
The Handcrafted Watchcraft collection with its antiqued brass, copper, and
silver bands, and the hand painted dials, creates the feeling of a wristwatch
long lost, now found. We do not seal the distressed, and oxidized metals, with
a protective finish, to allow the wearer of the watch to become a participant
in the evolution of the piece. Air, temperature, and the skin of the wearer all
change the inherent molecular structure of the metals, resulting in a
wristwatch that is most uniquely their own.
Looking ahead to the future of metal techniques, the Milieris meshes clean
lines and brushed surfaces. The Milieris Titanium Collection is machined from
solid blocks of the element, creating a visionary light and durable wristwatch.
The Milieris Silver Signature Collection, remains grounded in timeless, classic
style. Sterling silver is precisely crafted into elegant cases, then fitted
with Swiss engineered movements. Each is then signed and numbered individually.
Milieris limited edition sterling silver wristwatches are finished in fine
silver to delay the tarnishing process.
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