This book helps readers develop the knowledge and skills needed to create their own wristwatch designs. Combining practical guidance with professional insights, it offers a clear introduction to the world of watch design and the methods used by experienced designers. The opening section introduces the fundamentals of wristwatches, including their main components, functions, and design principles. Building on this foundation, the next part explores the wide range of design elements available when creating a wristwatch, from case shapes and dials to hands, bezels, and bracelets. The following section takes readers through the typical watch design process, showing how an idea develops from the first concept sketches to a finished design proposal. To complete the learning experience, the final part of the book explains different techniques for producing professional watch illustrations, whether with traditional drawing tools, digital software, or photographic methods.

This book is primarily intended for designers who want to deepen their understanding of wristwatch design or pursue watch design as a specialist field. It is equally valuable for students of industrial design, professionals looking to broaden their expertise, and watch enthusiasts who would like to gain a better understanding of how watches are conceived and developed.

Gerd Plange holds degrees in Business Administration and Industrial Design. During a career spanning more than 25 years, he has created high-quality wristwatches for leading companies in Switzerland and Germany. In addition to his professional design work, he shares his knowledge internationally through lectures at universities and through a number of specialist publications.