Born in an era that glorifies speed, we find ourselves less enthusiastic to invest time in creation and discovery.
Yet, within the city, there remains a group of Timekeepers who cherish the value of “Take Your Time.”
In a world that races ahead at 1.5 times the usual pace, they have mastered the art of long-term devotion, embodying the profound power of time and dedicating oneself to a single endeavour.
Born in an era that glorifies speed, we find ourselves less enthusiastic to invest time in creation and discovery.
Yet, within the city, there remains a group of Timekeepers who cherish the value of “Take Your Time.”
In a world that races ahead at 1.5 times the usual pace, they have mastered the art of long-term devotion,
embodying the profound power of time and dedicating oneself to a single endeavour.
It takes time to build trust between individuals. Many of our customers have been with us for over a decade.
Over half a century ‧ Rooted in Hong Kong ‧ Devoting every moment to exquisite timepieces
Birthdays, graduations, anniversary celebrations... A watch is not just merely a timepiece; it symbolizes cherished moments and the previousness of time. Since its establishment in 1961, Oriental Watch Company has been a part of countless customers' life journeys, forging irreplaceable bonds along the way. Amidst the currents of time, let us continue to move at our own pace, much like the minute and second hands of a clock, mastering one endeavour with one pure intention.
To preserve Hong Kong's visual culture, we must go beyond mere replication. It requires time to study and understand the stories behind.
To preserve Hong Kong's visual culture, we must go beyond mere replication. It requires time to study and understand the stories behind.
10 Years ‧ Reimagining or revitalizing? a local visual culture
As you wander the streets of Hong Kong, take a moment to savour the calligraphic gems that grace our urban landscape - every character is a reflection of the aesthetic from a particular era. Among them, Hong Kong Beiwei Calligraphy, commonly seen on traditional signs, stands out as the most iconic. Blending traditional and modern aesthetics, typeface designer Adonian Chan has devoted over a decade to revitalizing this style. By digitizing this calligraphic form into a typeface that meets contemporary needs and undergoing countless rounds of refinement, he strives to go beyond mere replication and to achieve transformative innovation.
People today might think that one can create a work of art with just a few clicks. However, I believe that true artistry takes time to cultivate.
11 Years ‧ Illustrating a cityscape
Born and raised in Hong Kong, it is only natural for Vivian to draw inspiration from this city. Blue whales gliding over old districts... Giraffes ascending rooftop of tenement buildings... Blurring the lines between reality and surrealism, Vivian possesses a boundless imagination for her home. In an age of A.I. where a work can be generated in a few seconds, Vivian firmly believes that art requires time and meticulous effort to reflect one's unique essence.
