Inspired by the instruments used by professionals who produce technical drawings for engineers and architects—draftsmen—Japanese Design Studio Nendo designed the Draftsman watch series to celebrate this special craft. The Draftsman 01 Scale Watch’s face is based on the increments of a calibrated ruler and the hour indicators are printed directly to the sapphire glass lens, offering a distinctive yet subtle departure from traditional watches.  Photo 1 of 8 in Modern Wristwatches We Love by Marianne Colahan

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Inspired by the instruments used by professionals who produce technical drawings for engineers and architects—draftsmen—Japanese Design Studio Nendo designed the Draftsman watch series to celebrate this special craft. The Draftsman 01 Scale Watch’s face is based on the increments of a calibrated ruler and the hour indicators are printed directly to the sapphire glass lens, offering a distinctive yet subtle departure from traditional watches.