Artra Designs has just introduced one of the most unusual analog watches on the market, the Camera One, as the dial can be concealed by a series of aperture blades. The aperture is opened and closed using an additional crown on the left side of the watch.
 

When the aperture is opened, a partially transparent dial is revealed, designed to resemble 35mm film. The transparency allows a view of the movement inside, while a window on the back of the watch provides a better view of the mechanism. Aperture markings from f/1.0 to f/16 are displayed on the left side of the case, while the bezel is marked with numbers indicating shutter speed and film ISO.

These elements not only serve a decorative purpose, but also allow the user to calculate the correct shutter speed for proper exposure. For example, reading the bezel from the inside out, one can see that at ISO 400 and f/16, the correct shutter speed is 1/500s in sunlight and 1/60s in shade. The selected aperture can be adjusted by rotating the bezel. The watch features a stainless steel case that is water-resistant up to 50 meters, and the dial is protected by sapphire crystal.
 

Prices and availability

The Artra Designs Camera One watch is now available via the manufacturer’s online shop. Depending on the color, the watch costs between $887 and $1,098. The two limited editions, limited to only 10 pieces, are already sold out, but three versions, limited to 99, 500, and 999 units, can still be ordered.
 

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Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher – Senior Tech Writer – 19297 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.

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