Semicolon Watch ; A Philosophical Watch Brand Challenging Time

Semicolon Watch is a new micro-brand founded by Viper Chan,
dedicated to fusing aesthetics with profound philosophy,
disrupting conventional watchmaking's rigid perception of time.
The brand name "Semicolon" draws from the punctuation mark
";", symbolizing continuation and pause in life and time—not an
end, but a moment for reflection and restart. We believe time is
not linear but subjective and relative.
With our debut collection, we present timepieces blending history,
surrealism, and modern philosophy, inviting wearers to rethink the
essence of "time.

ANACHRON is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter.

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FEATURE
• Customized Japanese automatic movement modified for jumping-hour function with 42-hour power reserve.
• Inspiration from the 1928 Cartier Tank à Guichets,dis play time without traditional hands.
• Asymmetrical fluid form refined from the melting clocks in Salvador Dalí’s surrealist masterpiece The Persistence of Memory.
• Case back engraved with Einstein’s counter-intuitive statement on time, transforming the watch into a wearable philosophical
declaration

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The Philosophy of Asymmetry and Jump-Hour

Semicolon employs an eccentric, layered asymmetrical design, elevating the timepiece from a tool to a physical expression of bold aesthetics. By replacing linear motion with a "Jump Hour" mechanism, these discrete leaps symbolize life’s intervals and rebirth—a direct realization of our "Semicolon (;)" philosophy: where every pause marks the beginning of a new narrative.

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Honoring the 1920s "Guichet" Revolution

The design of ANA;CHRON is a contemporary interpretation of the classic 1920s Guichet (Window-display) timepieces. We capture the avant-garde spirit of that era—ditching hands for bold digital jumping hours.

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ABOUT US

Founded in Hong Kong, Semicolon is an independent design studio dedicated to avant-garde horology. Our first creation, ANACHRON, explores the intersection of 1920s surrealism and modern mechanics.

CONTACT

Tel:+852 9272 8972
Contact: [email protected]

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