Jupiter
Watch for ZIIIRO
Inside the Jupiter watch, steel spheres are rolling in hydraulically pressed channels, held in place by magnetic force. The wavelike dial is inset into the convex shaped crystal glass, which prevents the spheres from leaving their paths. A glass dome covering the top watch area transitions into the stainless steel casing seamlessly. With omission of a visible stem, watch hands or markings, there are no elements to distract from the time-telling spheres. Despite the absence of visible watch hands, a conventional quartz movement is being used to drive the planetary time indicator.
Download Press Kit № 111952
Download Press Kit № 111952 Watch for ZIIIRO by Dabi Robert to access high-res images, essential texts, translations, and exclusive interviews—all in one.
Available Now for Your Next Story
At design|newsroom, we understand the pressures and deadlines journalists face. That’s why we offer exclusive access to our curated press kits and high-resolution images, tailored for accredited journalists. These resources are designed to enrich your stories with depth and visual appeal, spotlighting the world's most innovative designs.
Please Note:
- Credit the work's creator and/or photographer.
- Mention design|newsroom as your source.
- Share your published pieces with us; we love to celebrate and promote your work on our platform and social media.
Let’s Collaborate: Your stories matter. design|newsroom is here to support you with quality, accessible content. Once you are accredited, reach out for the images and content you need. We will provide the specific images and content directly, along with recommendations on works to feature.
Get Accredited Easily: Quick access to our resources requires media accreditation. Apply for media accreditation to join our network and start exploring a wealth of design stories.
Jupiter by Dabi Robert
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Watch by Dabi Robert
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Dabi Robert Jupiter
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Dabi Robert Watch
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Dabi Robert Designer Portrait Photo
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
ZIIIROBrand Logo
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Jupiter Watch Press Releases
Discover our press releases for Jupiter available in the following languages: English.
Jupiter Watch Translations
We're happy to provide translations of Jupiter in numerous languages, including: Horloĝo EO, Vaata ET, Kello FI, Montre FR, Faire GD, O Reloxo GL, საათი KA, Eine Uhr DE, Το Ρολόι EL, ઘડિયાળ GU, Gade HT, Agogo HA, Ka Wati HAW, שעון HE, घड़ी HI, Saib HMN, Az Óra HU, Úr IS, Elekere IG, Jam Tangan ID, Faire GA, Orologio IT, 時計 JA, Jam Tangan JV, ಗಡಿಯಾರವು KN, Сағат KK, នាឡិកា KM, Reba RW, 시계는 KO, Seet KU, Саат KY, ໂມງ LO, Vigilia LA, Pulkstenis LV, Laikrodis LT, Auer LB, Часовник MK, Mijery MG, Jam Tangan MS, വാച്ച് ML, Għassa MT, Mataara MI, घड्याळ MR, Цаг MN, घडी NE, Se NO, ଘଣ୍ଟା OR, ساعت PS, ساعت FA, Zegarek PL, Relógio PT, ਘੜੀ PA, Watch EN, Ceas RO, Часы RU, Matamata SM, Сат SR, Wachi SN, واچ SD, ඔරලෝසුව SI, Hodinky SK, Ura SL, Saacadu SO, Shebella ST, El Reloj ES, Arloji SU, Saa SW, Klocka SV, Ang Relo TL, Соат TG, கடிகாரம் TA, Сәгать TT, వాచ్ TE, นาฬิกา TH, Saat TR, Sagat TK, Годинник UK, گھڑی UR, سائەت UG, Soat UZ, Đồng Hồ VI, Gwylio CY, Horloazje FY, Iwotshi XH, וואַך YI, Aago YO, Iwashi ZU, Horlosie AF, Ora SQ, ሰዓት AM, الساعة AR, Ժամացույց HY, Saat AZ, Erlojua EU, Гадзіннік BE, ঘড়ি BN, Sat BS, Часовникът BG, လက်ပတ်နာရီ MY, El Rellotge CA, Ang Relo CEB, Wotchi NY, 手錶 ZY, 手表 ZH, Watch CO, Sat HR, Hodinky CS, Ur DA, Horloge NL.
Jupiter Watch Media Articles
Leverage our ready-to-publish articles on Jupiter, offered in a range of languages: Turkish, Arabic (Standard), Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Korean.
Unique Properties
This minimal timepiece uses a conventional watch movement to drive a unique planetary watch face. Hours and minutes are shown by little steel spheres that are moving inside circular channels of the hydraulic pressed dial, which is inset into the convex shaped crystal glass. There is no visible stem or watch hand. The glass dome covers the whole front facing area of the watch and creating interesting light reflections.
Tags
watch, wrist watch, ziiiro, time, magnets, jupiter, spheres
Production Technology
Compared to traditional watches, the Jupiter watch uses an additional layer of hydraulic pressed brass above the dial to separate its' time indicators from the movement. Little steel spheres are placed into these pressed rails and pulled by magnets underneath this layer. Crystal glass is being sanded into a deep convex shape and placed above the visible part of the dial, so that the steel spheres are being trapped between glass and dial. The magnets themselves are being powered by a conventional Swiss Ronda quartz watch movement.
Design Challenge
This project started with a foil that can visualise magnetic fields. We prototyped a watch using this foil as watch face and moving magnets underneath. The magnets produce a darker trail when they move along. After further experiments using iron powder, the final design of the Jupiter watch combines the visual appearance of magnetic trails with a more straightforward way of incorporating magnets while ensuring good readability and timeless design.
Project Duration
The project started in Mid 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany and Hong Kong. It was released for purchase in Sept. 2020. In Japan, it was released through a crowdfunding campaign, which achieved 7000% funding.
Operation Flow
Time can be set by pulling out and turning the crown. The two steel spheres indicate the current time, the inner one shows minutes while the outer one shows hours. To keep the visual appearance minimal, there are no markers. When setting the time, the spheres have to be moved into the correct position in relation to the watch orientation.
Research
ZIIIRO is all about unique ways of telling the time. We are aware that the purpose of a traditional wrist watch has evolved from time teller into a status symbol or accessory for expressing one's personality and fashion style. In order to figure out the fashion part, we exhibited at the Berlin fashion week 4 times, where we could get feedback from all over the world. After additional market research by making polls and looking at our customer base, we discovered that a large portion of our fans is affiliated to the creative industry. Since being creative is our credo, it shows that we are doing something right.
Inspiration
I had the very first idea of a magnetic watch when I stumbled upon flux detector foil, a thin film than can visually detect magnetic fields. By prototyping these ideas, the concept evolved into the design of the Jupiter watch, which is simpler and more straightforward than earlier takes using iron powder or foil. To give the evolving spheres more significance, the dial is visually elevated into the glass.
Image Credits
Image #1-5: Robert Dabi, 2020
Project Overview
Jupiter Watch has been a Golden winner in the Jewelry Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Dabi Robert was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Jupiter Watch.
Dabi Robert Press Releases
Our press releases on Dabi Robert and their work are made freely available for press members looking to add depth to their content. Immediate access is granted to 3 press releases for all journalists.
Introducing Jupiter: A Unique Magnetic Watch by Dabi Robert
Discover the innovative Jupiter watch, a minimal timepiece driven by magnets, designed by Dabi Robert and team, released in September 2020.
Dabi Robert Newsroom
Discover outstanding design and award-winning initiatives in the Dabi Robert Newsroom.
