leff | tube watch, ø 42mm, brass | design piet hein eek

the 'tube watch' by piet hein eek is part of a series in which tube material is the basic design element. the dial is an internally toothed, extruded metal ring that forms a unit with the case. the precise workmanship, the brushed material and the industrial-looking character the wristwatch attracts attention.
The contemporary designer Piet Hein Eek has found his leitmotif in dealing with materials, old and new. The Dutchman has made a name for himself in furniture design in particular: reworking old furniture is not a new idea, but developing modern design from bulky waste is far beyond re- and upcycling - a sensitive approach to objective design.