Designer Ross McBride of Tokyo-based Normal presented a new collection of clocks and watches at 100% Design Tokyo last month.
The autumn range consists of a clock and a wristwatch, both available in various finishes.
Here’s some blurb from Normal:
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Normal Timepieces are designed by Ross McBride, and produced by Normal Y.K.
The Normal Timepieces brand was launched in July of 2006, with a retrospective exhibition of Ross McBride’s work at Cïbone in Tokyo, Japan.
Two years in the making, it was the culmination of Ross’ love of timepieces, and strong desire to create a self-produced brand that fully embodied his own sensibilities.
The initial product range included three watches: “Extra Normal”, and two limited edition pieces, “Time Zone”, and “Time = Money”.
In Autumn of 2007, the range was limited to just the Extra Normal design, and expanded upon with a variety of new materials, and surface treatments. Additionally, a new Extra Normal wall clock was introduced.
December 24th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
Maybe it’s time I begin wearing a watch again?
December 25th, 2007 at 12:19 am
I gotta be honest… I dig this!
December 25th, 2007 at 5:57 am
The style is nice, but wtf is “extra normal”??
Is super normal not enough?
December 25th, 2007 at 9:27 am
nice watch….
December 25th, 2007 at 11:12 am
it’s wonderful design.
December 26th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
well.. normal is normal.
super normal would be something simpler …
i guess what makes it ‘extra’ simple is just switching a new paradigm of simplicity which is a little abnormal normal..
get it ?
December 26th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
i dig the black.. a better contrast.
December 26th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
black is better, but simply and ingenious
December 27th, 2007 at 1:40 am
Let’s not think too much about the name. My company name is “Normal”, and the brand name is “Normal Timepieces”. The watch is intentionally minimal, and generic in form (normal), with an understated, but important twist (extra).
Also, apologies for the Normal Timepieces web site. It is in dire need of updating with the latest product, and distributor information. Working on that now. In the mean time, please feel free to direct any inquiries directly to me.
-Ross
December 27th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I want one now!
December 28th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
well done Ross!
December 28th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
When will this be released or sold to North America/Canada? I would love to purchase a clock.
December 29th, 2007 at 4:00 am
You cant see the time clearly
December 29th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Nice one, normal, or not it has a famlier language with a twist that makes me want one. Whats next….
December 30th, 2007 at 4:11 pm
Nice
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Very hard to do an original watch, so well done Ross !
January 4th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
excelent work
saludos desde Santiago de Chile.
January 8th, 2008 at 2:44 am
I need the email to contact Normal Design, but i’m unable to go their website,is there anyone who can help me?
January 8th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Simple and elegant.
January 8th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Fantastic watches. Have already ordered one for myself!
Serena,
E-mail contact is: info@normal.as
January 9th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Thanks -g-~~~
January 13th, 2008 at 11:42 am
I love watches of this type very much . They are simple and abstract.
January 15th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Fantastic 80’s retro style….
do you remember projects designed by the office Studio 80?
Luca
January 17th, 2008 at 3:49 am
80’s retro style?! Studio 80!!?
January 17th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Where I can buy It?
January 18th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
When I can buy it in mainland China? Or how to order it
January 18th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
NIFTY!!!
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:20 pm
I didn’t intend to be offensive when I wrote about “Fantastic ’80’s retro style”.
I personally love that incredible decade!
A lots of skill designers and architects worked creating fantastic stuffs during the ’80’s….
Shigeru Uchida (Studio 80) was (but still is) one of them. Take a look!
You will find the feeling I was talking about.
L
January 25th, 2008 at 8:46 am
No offense taken – just a little surprise. I like Shigeru Uchida.
February 12th, 2008 at 11:31 am
I finally like so much your watches!
I’m trying to buy one of them in Italy or in the web; may you help me?
B.R.
Luca
February 16th, 2008 at 2:52 am
beautiful…well done.
i love twists…this is enough to inspire anyone!
March 27th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
amazing
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I want to be normal too.
Very nice Ross.
Hope you are well
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
Wow.. a negative invert type. .I love it..
August 11th, 2008 at 4:26 am
Wow! i love this watch! I’m hoping to get this watch from my girlfriend for our one year anniversary after i *hinted* it to her hehe. excellent work, Mr. McBride!
I’m also saving for the wall clock too. Excellent addition for your bedroom.
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 am
My girl ended up getting me the extra normal with the white face watch. it ROCKS!! love your work Mr. McB!
December 27th, 2008 at 2:43 am
Hola aquien corresponda, estoy interesado en el reloj Ross McBride de color ngro, yo estoy en Baja california Mexico, favor de enviar los precios con el enviuo grcias…
September 17th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Quiero comprar un reloj de estos y no se como ni donde. Estoy en España,
gracias.
Iwant to buy one of this, i am in spain please thanks
January 18th, 2010 at 6:16 am
Is the same Ross McBride who owns No Firends? Either way those are some really cool watches, Im trying to find one out here in California.
January 18th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Never mind about the No Friends thing, I thought this Ross was the same guy who owns No Friends, a Bodyboarding Company. But those are some really sick watches, sorry about the mix up
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Is the “TIME = MONEY” watch available anywhere……? It seems to be really amuzing….
Thanks.