Bre Pettis, who helped found 3D printing company MakerBot, has developed and is producing a very unique and exquisite watch. It is distinctively angular and made of sandblasted stainless steel. This watch is the centerpiece of his Brooklyn based manufacturing company, Bre & Company.
Bre & Company is producing these watches to be purchased as gifts. If you go to their website, you will see all of their products are listed as gifts. To see more details about their products, you click on a link that says GIVE THIS GIFT, which is a very unique concept.
The Origami Watch design is based on the folded paper designs that were used on supercars of the 1980’s. 3D printing is based on digital models that are based on triangles. The facets on the watch reflect Bre’s passion for origami like design. This watch also includes a one-half ounce American eagle liberty gold coin that is imbedded on the back of the watch.
The New York Times did an article on Bre Pettis and his watch in November that talks about how he decided to get into the watch business, after he left the 3D printing industry. Please click here for more information on the Origami watch.
Bre & Company is already working on their next watch that will use machined carbon fiber for the case, which gives a very unique look.
If you are looking for more info, here is a video on the creation of the Origami Watch.