CODE41 is one of few brands consistently able to change your perspective on the world of watchmaking. From its democratizing efforts with its NB24 or X41 projects, which brought avant-garde horological creativity to an accessible price point, to its collaborative work with its fans in designing each of its projects, the brand is in a category all its own in its unique approach to watches. This month, the brand’s latest effort continues its growing renown, with CODE41 debutting its latest in the new Mecascape, a rectangular timekeeper that is redefining the modern notion of horological design. 

Though much of modern watchmaking has shifted away from the pocket watch concept, the Mecascape re-approaches the category with a fresh and intuitive perspective. Whereas mobility and size are notable concerns in traditional pocket watch styles, CODE41’s creation addresses these issues with a rectangular style and sleek silhouette. By its design, the timekeeper that can be quickly slipped into a pocket, a purse, or placed on a desk as a static clock, seamlessly fitting into your lifestyle in an unexpected and creative fashion.
Creating the Mecascape, like all other CODE41 projects, has been a multi-step process with plenty of opportunities to reevaluate and adapt. One of the greatest challenges for the team was manufacturing the case, as its size and shape are unusual, even for seasoned experts. For the case, CODE41 partnered with case production speci...