Download - Obaku Catalogue (August 2014)
feel the momentLife is in the moment, in a glimpse, in a watch. Depth, strength and elegance combined in an expression of simplicity. How do you actually do that? When it comes to design you turn to Scandinavia. When it comes to philosophy you turn to the Orient. When it comes to a watch you turn to Obaku.
Lau Liengård RugeChristian Mikkelsen
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DANISH DESIGNER WATCHES
Simple clean design may not be an art, but simple, clean design with harmony in all proportions is a delicate art which is only mas-tered by the most experienced and skilled designers.
A true designer watch
The two Danes, Lau Liengård Ruge and Christian Mikkelsen, are the creators behind every Obaku watch. Each watch has the name of its creator inscribed in the back case. Both designers have many years of experience creating minimalist watches for various brand names. Since 2007 they have been cre-ating the Obaku watches and time after time they manage to come up with new and beautiful contemporary designs. They are contin-ually striving for perfection and improving their designs within the framework of the minimalist design values.
Obaku watches are designed to be subtly and confidently beautiful.
ladies watches
V168 Ladiessize: Ø 28 mm
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V172 Ladiessize: w27 x h29 mm
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V153 Ladiessize: Ø 26 mm
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V149 Ladiessize: Ø 32 mm
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V129 Ladiessize: Ø 26 mm
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V129 Ladiessize: Ø 26 mm
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V149 Ladiessize: Ø 32 mm
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V146 Ladiessize: Ø 26 mm
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GOOD DESIGN IS WORTH KEEPING
Within the Danish design history, many famous works of art and de-sign have evolved. Perhaps one of the most famous Danish designs is the opera house in Sydney. Even though this was created many years ago, the building still looks as if it could have been designed yesterday. This is the secret to the success of the simplicity found in the Danish design heritage. The designs will look as contemporary tomorrow as they do today.“For me the important thing is to produce a design that stands the test of time. I am no fan of quick-fire, flavour-of-the-month solu-tions. I want to really get to grips with a design, and focus my energy on bringing it to fruition,” says Obaku designer, Lau Liengård Ruge, at the same time admitting that he is an incorrigible perfectionist.
V158 Ladiessize: Ø 34 mm
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V158 Ladiessize: Ø 34 mm
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V165Ladiessize: Ø 32 mm
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V166Ladiessize: Ø 29 mm
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V167 Ladiessize: Ø 32 mm
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V162 Ladiessize: Ø 32 mm
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V161 Ladiessize: Ø 28 mm
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V130 Ladiessize: Ø 24,1 mm
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V159 Ladiessize: w 13,5/14,2 x h 44 mm
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V137 Unisexsize: w 38 x h42 mm
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V110 Ladiessize: Ø 24,5 mm
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V120 Ladiessize: w 20.1 - h 29.1 mm
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ZEN BY NATURE
The idea that there should be a sense of calm and balance in the items we use to adorn ourselves is what gave birth to the Obaku collection. In Asia, Zen philosophies have given rise to a natural simplicity – in both thought and act. Obaku takes its name from a branch of Zen philosophy and has created a universe characterized by a sense of calm, free from all superfluous details.
In the Danish design heritage there is a long tradition featuring functionality and simplicity. Obaku has inherited the best from both these cultures and has blended the simplicity of thought with the simplicity of design.
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V150 Ladiessize: w 18 x h 44 mm
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V156 Ladiessize: w 20 x h 41.80 mm
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V155 Ladiessize: w 28 x h 40 mm
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V133 Gents & Ladiessize: Ø 38 mm / Ø 28 mm
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V123 Gents & Ladiessize: Ø 38 mm / 28,5 mm
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V143 Gents & Ladiessize: Ø 40 mm / 38 mm / 32 mm
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V102 Ladies & Gentssize: w 26,9 - h 29 mm / w 34 mm - h 36 mm
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OBAKU CIRCLE OF LIFE
The Obaku logo is inspired by the Zen calligraphic circle of life, also know as the Enso, which in Japanese means ‘circle’. It symbolizes strength, elegance and the universe and is an ‘expression of the moment’. The calligraphic Enso refers to a moment when the mind is free to simply let the body and spirit create. In short it symbolizes everything an Obaku watch is.
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size: Ø 38 mm
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size: Ø 40 mm
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size: Ø 40 mm
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size: Ø 40 mm
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V153 Gentssize: Ø 42 mm
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V157 Gentssize: Ø 43 mm
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V134 Chronographsize: w 40 x h 52.8 mm
5 ATM water resistant
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V124 Gentssize: Ø 41,5 mm
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V100 Gentssize: Ø 38 mm
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Highest grade hand-polished stainless steel
High precision Japanese quartz movement
Ultra slim design
Genuine leather strap
THE BEST CRAFTSMANSHIP
All cases, buckles and bracelets are made in the best solid stainless steel material. The steel is made in Japan and all cases are carefully hand polished by the best craftsmanship standards. Watches that are black, brown, gold or rose-gold are coated with a titanium coating, which is the most advanced technique for long-lasting coatings. The gold coating is a mixture of titanium and gold which is merged with the stainless steel base material in a fu-sion process in a vacuum chamber. Every Obaku watch with a strap is naturally genuine leather. Several versions are assembled in multiple layers which gives the straps a rich structure and identity. Japanese high-precision quartz movements make the watches tick and every watch is vacuum tested up to at least a 3 ATM pressure, depending on the model.
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full watch collection
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ladies collection
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V172 size: w21,8 x 22,3 mm
V168 size: Ø 23,9 mm
V153 size: Ø 22 mm
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V167 size: Ø 32 mm
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V166 size: Ø 29 mm
V165 size: Ø 32 mm
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V162 size: Ø 32 mm
V163 size: Ø 28 mm
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V158 size: Ø34 mm
V156 size: w 20 x h 41,80 mm
V161 size: Ø 28 mmV159 size: w 13,5 x h 44 mm
V155 size: w 28 x h 40 mm
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v149lxggmg v149lggmg
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v149lxcimc v149lcimc
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v149lxgirb v149lgirb
v149lxviro v149lxciry v149lxvwrw v149lvwrw
v149lxvnrn v149lvnrn
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v150lxabrb v150labrb
v150lxkbrb v150labrb1
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V150 size: w 18 x h 44 mm
V149 size: Ø 32 mm
V143 size: Ø 32 mm
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v146lxcimc v146lcimc
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v139lcirbv139lgisg v139lbbrbv139lcisc v139lbbsb v139lgirwgents versions - page 78
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V137 size: w 38 x h 42 mm
V136 size: w 18,4 x h 34 mm
V135 size: Ø 29,6 mm
V139 size: w 28 x h 28 mm
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V133 size: Ø 23/28 mm
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V130LXGIRB V130LGIRB
V130LXCIRB V130LCIRB
V130LBBMBV130LXCIMC V130LCIMC
V130LXGGMG V130LGGMG
v129LECIMC v129LCIMC3
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V123LXCIMC V123LCIMC
V123LXGIMG V123LGIMG
V123LXTJMJ V123LTJMJTITANIUM
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V130 size: Ø 24,1 mm
V129 size: Ø 26 mm
V127 size: w 21 x h 35,8mm V123 size: Ø 28,5 mm
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V120 size: w 20,1 x 29,1 mm
V110 size: Ø 24,5 mm
V102 size: w 26,9 x h 29 mm
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V175 size: Ø 35 mm
V171 size: Ø 35,8 mm
V170 size: Ø 35,3 mm
V169 size: Ø 34,x mm
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V157 size: Ø 43 mm
V153 size: Ø 42 mm
V157 size: Ø 40 mm
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V151 size: Ø 41,5 mm
V147 size: Ø 42 mm
V145 size: w 36 x h 45 mm
V143 size: Ø 40 mm
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v140gbbsbv140gciscladies versions - page 68
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V141 size: Ø 41 mm
V140 size: Ø 40 mm
V142 size: h 37 x w 42,8 mm
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V139 size: w 38 x h 38 mm
V134 size: w 40 x h 52,8mm
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V134 size: Ø 43,4 mm
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V133 size: Ø 38/41 mm
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V126 size: w 37 x h 43,5 mm V124 size: Ø 41,5 mm
V123GDBBMB V123GBBMB
V123GDCIMC V123GCIMC
V123GDGIMG V123GGIMG
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V123 size: Ø 38 mm
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V100 size: Ø 38 mm
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V102 size: w 34 x h 36mm
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hand polished stainless steel or titanium cases, buckles and bracelets
All cases, buckles and bracelets are made in either titanium or the best
solid stainless steel material for watch manufacturing. The fine 316L
steel is made in Japan and all cases are carefully hand polished by the
best craftsmanship standards.
glass
All glass is mineral glass that has undergone special hardening proce-
dures to ensure maximum crack resistance.
coatings
All watches in gold or black are coated with a titanium coating which is
the newest and most advanced technique for long lasting coatings. The
gold coating is a mixture of titanium and gold which is merged with the
stainless steel base material in a fusion process in a vacuum chamber.
straps
All straps are made in genuine leather and several versions are
assembled in multiple layers which gives the straps a rich structure and
identity.
movements
All watches are assembled with original high quality movements made
in Japan with the highest precision.
ecological movements
Most models are equipped with special environmentally friendly
movements. The movements use a SPRON Battery which is a silver
oxide battery free of mercury and lead. By applying a high precision
anode using a surface process technology and new material for the
cathode, silver and lead are completely removed from the battery. The
movement can also use ordinary batteries.
water resistance
All watches are at least 3ATM water resistant and have been individually
tested. The watches are not suitable for diving or swimming.
gift boxes
The gift box for the Obaku Denmark watches is a sculpture in itself. It
supports the entire concept of the Obaku philosophy of harmony and
minimalist design. The box is designed by Lau Liengaard Ruge.
spec if i c at i o ns
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