Watch Design: Minimalism vs. Maximalism | Grand Seiko, MB&F, Urwerk, and More

From the classic aesthetics of Grand Seiko and independent watchmakers to the expressive designs of Ulysse Nardin and MB&F, watch design runs the full gambit of incredibly simple to the outlandish. Jack and Eleonor pair up to take a look at these designs and discuss what they say about the watchmakers who make them and watch collectors who get them. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916Company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company 00:00 Introduction 00:36 What is Minimalism vs. Maximalism 03:26 Maximalism in Watch Design 07:59 MB&F and Urwerk Designs 10:56 Ulysse Nardin's Evolution 12:45 Watchmaking's Return to Minimalism 17:11 The Memorability of Maximalist Design MB01PAVOPICECLL #watchdesign #watchcollector #watchcollecting #grandseiko #ulyssenardin #watchmaking #luxurywatches