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Ochs und Junior - Perpetual Calendar

Ochs und Junior

CH
$5,000-$20,000+

Radical simplification - Dr. Ludwig Oechslin designs complex functions with fewest possible parts, rotating dots instead of numbers

Official Website

ochsundjunior.swiss
Founded 2006
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Notable Designers

Design Philosophy

Radical simplification in watchmaking: form follows function through extreme reduction of mechanical parts. Ludwig Oechslin creates the simplest possible solutions because fewer parts mean fewer interactions and higher reliability. The approach rejects decorative finishing in favor of functional aesthetics, celebrating machining marks rather than hiding them.

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