Comments on: Euclide watches by Michael Young

By: desky

desky — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:40:44 +0000

I’m from Paris bint1

Of course everything one says about design is subjective, thats what generates these passionate discussions.

I personally appreciate the work of Newson to that of Young for infinite reasons and deem it to be of greater value with regards to originality and influence.

When it comes to watches I believe that Newson has created forerunning iconic designs for Ikepod that all design literate people would acknowledge and respect.

In regards to Young’s watch shown here, I feel that it is (unconsciously or not) just too similar to the work and efforts of Newson for Ikepod.

This is not to say that Young doesn’t have talent, far from it , just that maybe this isn’t his best effort in designing a watch to commemorate the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule

By: bint1

bint1 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:32:31 +0000

That might be what you think but many don’t, I’ve followed Michael Young’s stuff for years and it never ceases to inspire me , don’t know about influence he he has created several new waves in designs since Ive been watch , are you from the US of A desky dude ?

By: alison

alison — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:11:06 +0000

id say there are as many good designs on youngs website as there are on marc newsons , probably even better and more unique, bikes , doghouses , folded paper tables and new typologies , any way there are 1000 watches already with that catch details made out of rubber , i think your so very wrong !

By: zuy

zuy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:40:35 +0000

i like the “black holes” around the time

By: desky

desky — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:14:34 +0000

I think Young does need to copy IKEPOD heres the proof, Ive always considered him as a less influential ‘Marc Newson’ and yes IKEPOD doesn’t own rubber straps and metal faces, but the strap detail/catch is almost the same as IKEPOD just with a metal blocker added just not to be a copy. I think everybody can see where Young’s influences have come from and that we can openly compare this watch to an Ikepod (regardless of price differences).

By: alison

alison — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:38:26 +0000

i heard it is easy to get in hong kong and will go on sale in the milan salone ,
i want one

By: tiffany

tiffany — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:57:26 +0000

Great watch! Only for sale in HK or also the rest of the world?

By: mc bloomer

mc bloomer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:55:14 +0000

a designer like michael young does not need to copy ikepod, well what do i know , he does some great stuff , the pxr5 watch was a revolution , i think this is pretty cool , don’t like the strap but the face is wicked

By: paul gion

paul gion — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:19:05 +0000

its not the first watch with a round metal face and rubber strap , ikepod dont own that , i love the holes , its nice , and i dont think you can compare them

By: greg

greg — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:47:31 +0000

Agree with Ren way too Ikepod looking ! almost like a knock off