The Riki Steel Clock is a bold design based on the contrast of black and white. One of two styles, featuring stick index arranged around an extra-fine needle with exquisite balance on the dial plate to be simple and delicate. This piece is produced with fine details such as the subtle matte painting of the frame body, and the second hand is the same colour as the clock board.Size: Ø204mm x 60mm Weight: 610gMaterial: Steel, ABS resin, glass Movement: Sweep second (silent) Colour: Black frame and face (WR08-24 BK) / White frame and face (WR08-24 WH)Producer: LemnosDesigned by: Riki WatanabeMade in Japan Riki Watanabe (1911 - 2013) Considered one of the pioneers of post-war Japanese design, after graduating from the Woodcraft Department at Tokyo Higher School of Arts and Design (currently Chiba University),Riki Watanabe joined architect Bruno Taut's office in Gunma in 1936. In 1949, he established his own design studio, andquickly won recognition for his low-cost String Chair in 1952. His Torii Stool and Circular Center Table wonthe Gold Medal at the Triennale di Milano in 1957. In addition to interior and furniture design Watanabe also designed clocks and watches.His 1972 design for the Hibiya Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company's pole clock is recognised as one of Watanabe's major works. TAKATA Lemnos Inc.Founded in 1947, TAKATA Lemnos Inc. started as a brass casting manufacturing company in Takaoka-city, Toyama Prefecture, Japan and went into full-scale business trade with Seiko Clock Co., Ltd in 1966. Lemnos works with many well-known designers such as Riki Watanabe, Kazuo Kawasaki, Shin Azumi, Tomoko Azumi, Kanae Tsukamoto to design and create clocks that are timeless and accentuates the beauty of the raw material used. Their products are made by craftspeople with finely honed techniques in Japan. Lemnos brand products are now highly praised from the design shops and interior shops around the world.
