We are launching “Architects of Time” in Japan, a project in which internationally acclaimed architects who have won the Pritzker Prize, the Nobel Prize of architecture, create wristwatches from freehand drawings.
Martha International Co., Ltd. Press release: July 30, 2025 To Members of the Press “Architects of Time,” a project in which internationally acclaimed architects who have won the Pritzker Prize, the Nobel Prize of architecture, create wristwatches from freehand drawings, is being launched in Japan. CAUNY, a Swiss brand with a history of nearly 100 years and a constant stream of unique developments, is launching a project called “Architects of Time,” in which the brand collaborates with some of today’s greatest architects to create watches. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-92ed3b4f0950ff3da9b8498613e6e5ae-3799×1495.png Four world-renowned architects are participating in the project. From left: Alvaro Siza / Rafael Moneo / Souto Moura / Tadao Ando Martha International Co., Ltd. (Address: 4F TQ Kayabacho, 1-7-9 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroshi Yoshino) is pleased to announce the launch of “Architects of “Architects of Time” will be released nationwide on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. URL:https://cauny.jp/ ■About Architects of Time “Architects of Time” is a project that creates watches from freehand sketches in
collaboration with world-renowned architects who have won the Pritzker Architecture Prize, known as the Nobel Prize of architecture. The project was launched in 2022 by CAUNY, a Swiss watch brand with a nearly 100-year history of developing unique timepieces. In 2025, world-renowned architect Tadao Ando will join the project, marking the start of full-scale development in Japan.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-e27424b64fc3b553ec298a2ae2c6048f-3771×1874.jpg A product with a unique design, created from the sketches by four architects. ■Alvaro Siza
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-5ec0789f07b4a19dfb672fcc1751d1e7-1280×1280.jpg Alvaro Siza
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-5bd6597935229ffc0b17c029e9dacfbe-1280×1280.jpg Alvaro Siza was born in Matosinhos, Portugal in 1933. Winner of the Pritzker Prize in 1992, he is one of the most awarded architects in history and is internationally recognized as one of the most prominent figures in contemporary architecture. After graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Porto in 1955, he quickly attracted attention for his exceptional talent. Having taught at various universities in Europe, North America, and South America, his work has spread around the world and inspired generations of architects. He is particularly known for his Leça swimming pool in Portugal and the Faculty of Architecture building at the University of Porto, where he himself graduated.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-7ea0112aec0dbad997b9b35a25d58544-853×1280.jpg The slim case is connected to the Italian leather strap by a single link.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-439b58d237fca1ba2b917a2bdd96617d-683×1024.jpg The mirror finish on the case and dial is beautiful. The original hand shape is distinctive. This is a comment from Siza, who designed a watch from a freehand sketch for the first time. “The history of watch design is also the history of millions of new models and
modifications. I set out on this path with the goal of making these changes unobtrusive and making this watch look like a watch. New doesn’t necessarily have to be aggressive.” ■Rafael Moneo Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-3f699d30e16e7938b06ea7e412550d34-567×572.jpg Rafael Moneo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-f7a91039664032341d4307c69fa430d1-3900×3900.jpg Rafael Moneo, born in Tudela, Navarre, Spain in 1937, is one of the most notable architects of the past 50 years. His work was highly acclaimed and he was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1996. He studied at the School of Architecture in Madrid, and after graduating he studied under the Danish architect Jorn Utzon and performed at the Sydney Opera House. In 1985 he became Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has worked on famous buildings such as the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm, the Prado Museum and Atocha Station in Madrid, and the Cathedral in Los Angeles.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-1d677caf94ad729c83075033b2101222-1280×1280.jpg To achieve a perfect square shape, a pin lever is attached to a groove on the back of the case.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-011047d58102d51e9b765fc9035d67a1-2362×2362.jpg The red hands were created in collaboration with the Prado Museum in Madrid, designed by Moneo. Regarding this project, Moneo said, “When I was asked to design the clock, I had never designed anything like the clocks I had designed before, such as the clocks for the Grognano Town Hall. “I couldn’t help but recall designing the clock for Atocha station. The clock is related to daily activities, with the dividing line between morning and afternoon at 12 o’clock (noon), the peak of the day, rather than a series of moments like a digital clock. Getting used to thinking in meters, working in millimeters and tenths of millimeters, was a disciplined task, where the texture of the material was always felt on the wrist,” he said. ■Souto Moura
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-5d9c3958f7f1fa60fc655da16e3f788a-2000×2000.jpg Born in Portugal in 1952, Souto Moura graduated from the Porto Higher School of Fine Arts and studied under two important masters, Fernando Távora and Álvaro Siza, throughout his life. His first works include the Villas of Porto, Serra da Arrábida, and Moledo. His largest building is the Braga Municipal Stadium, the world’s most beautiful football stadium. The Praemium Imperiale, awarded annually to outstanding artists around the world, is also a prestigious award. The 36th Praemium Award recipients were announced in six cities around the world in July 2025. Souto Moura won the Architecture category, marking the highest honor following the Pritzker Prize (2011) and the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale (2018).
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-63aea69420a24474a2d51c02e58650b6-1800×2700.jpg The signed gray dial features elongated Roman numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-1a4c8f7ba1f8aea56c9938cabc7a9959-853×1280.jpg The domed crystal is made of sapphire crystal, and the case and strap are designed to fit snugly together. Souto Moura has applied his exceptional talent and sensibility to a long academic career, honouring his studies at the Paris-Belleville School of Architecture, Harvard University, ETH Zurich, and the Lausanne School of
Architecture. In 2011, he was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in recognition of his global achievements, and has since continued to receive numerous international awards and accolades. Regarding Cowny, he said, “I like this clock because it’s simple, it tells the time clearly, and it’s like a building. It has to be simple, functional, and preferably beautiful.” ■Tadao Ando
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-1ac04223051541a460c9c8194e6dfd49-319×400.jpg Tadao Ando
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-64be137b6e7988540a31f7e092abc4af-307×400.jpg Tadao Ando, born in Osaka in 1941, is a world-renowned architect representing Japan. He did not study architecture at university, but rather self-taught after a career as a professional boxer. In 1969, he founded the Tadao Ando Architect & Associates, and served as a visiting professor at Yale University and Harvard University. In 1997, he became a professor at the University of Tokyo, where he has served as Professor Emeritus since 2003. He won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1995 and the Order of Culture in 2010. He is particularly known for his architecture, which utilizes exposed concrete walls and dramatic use of light and shadow by incorporating natural light. His notable works include his early masterpiece, the Sumiyoshi Row House, the Church of Light in Osaka, the Mediterranean Museum in Naoshima, and Omotesando Hills.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-cf2f1e33082966038394e2803d6058d9-682×1024.jpg The leaf-shaped hands reminiscent of a green apple and the round case create a pop and iconic design that catches the eye.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-08e34f69b313a0471ffc38e9d289576b-682×1024.jpg The subdued silver color creates a unified monotone look, reminiscent of the architecture of Tadao Ando. ■Shop (Retail Locations) These products will be available at art museums, museum shops, and watch specialty stores nationwide from Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Please note that the product lineup may vary by store. Click here for a list of stores nationwide that carry Architects of Time. View
details ■Alvaro Siza (Alvaro Siza)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-5b099bafd7f16f69fb8ddb2eb31e0128-3900×1464.png From left CSZ001 / CSZ002 / CSZ003 / CSZ004 Price 31,900 yen (tax included) Movement Japanese quartz Case Stainless steel Case size Width 30mm/35mm Thickness 6mm Strap Italian leather width 14mm/16mm Windshield Sapphire crystal Waterproof 3 ATM water resistant Weight 23g/31g Warranty period 2 years ■Rafael Moneo (Rafael Moneo) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-f72c1577ed4bd2877810f2cd0eec4741-3900×1380.png From left CMN001S / CMN002 / CMN003 / CMN004 Price 34,650 yen (tax included) Movement Japanese quartz Case Stainless steel Case size Width 30mm Thickness 6mm Strap Horween leather width 18mm Windshield Sapphire glass Waterproof 3 atm Weight 31g Warranty period 2 years ■Souto Moura
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-5579fa328c7106d92364c84030cf650d-3900×1462.png From left CSM001 / CSM002 / CSM003 / CSM004 Price ¥33,000 (tax included) / CSM003 only ¥34,650 (tax included) Movement Japanese quartz Case Stainless Steel Case Size Width 32mm/38mm Thickness 7mm Strap German leather width 16/19mm Windshield Sapphire glass Waterproof 3 atm Weight 27g/35g Warranty period 2 years ■Tadao Ando (Ando Tadao)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23718/151/23718-151-de9abf6bf0d4c2a4dd24a70ea8b1c846-3707×1617.png From left: CTA001 / CTA002 / CTA003 / CTA004 Price 34,650 yen (tax included) Movement Swiss parts quartz Case Stainless Steel 316L Case size Width 31.5mm/37.5mm Thickness 10.5mm Strap Italian leather width 15mm/18mm Windshield Sapphire glass Waterproof 3 Atmos Waterproof Weight 31.5g/44.0g Warranty period 2 years ■About CAUNY Cowney’s history is deeply connected to the history of the Polish family, Grebler, which fled to Switzerland and was forced to settle with the outbreak of World War I. In 1927, the original brand “Cowney” was born in this area by the three brothers Albert, Henri and Mireille. Mireille, the youngest child, became the world’s first woman to lead a watch brand, and she has put her dream of bringing high-quality watches with original and elegant designs to the world. Albert and Henri boarded a passenger ship, crossing from port towns in the Mediterranean to port towns, delivering Cowney watches all over the world. Swiss items With its quality and original design, Cowney has established a solid position as a watch brand that is popular worldwide. At the time, many people were the first time to have a Cowney watch, and in the 1950s and 1970s, people all over the world were forced to wrap Cowney watches around their wrists. From 1927 until today, Cowney has manufactured automatic winding mechanisms in his hometown of Switzerland. Even now, nearly 100 years after its founding, we continue to strive every day to create watches of the future, continuing to follow the traditions and principles of watchmaking.
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