HAPPY TIME

A project in Milan, Italy by thomas
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High end wearable sculpture that creates a new type of time
Backers: 139
Average Pledge Per Backer: $310

Funded: $43,097 of $30,000
Dates: Dec 17th -> Jan 16th (30 days)
Project By: thomas
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Latest News

Thank you to all our Backers

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your incredible support, the HappyTime Watch is now fully funded and officially moving into production. One of the most rewarding aspects of Kickstarter has been the opportunity to stay closely connected throughout this journey. Your... (Read More)

some questions

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I have received a couple of questions that I responded directly to the person, but I am learning it is also a good thing to recap and kept all of the backers up-to-date.  I was asked if there was foam protection on both the bottom and top of the... (Read More)

Packaging Prototype Preview

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that the holidays are behind us and everyone is back at work, we’re actively collaborating with our packaging producer. I wanted to share the latest update with all of our backers.  The simple “exploded view” video illustrates the... (Read More)

Part 2: AnalogLab, Milan: Studio and Design Lab Tour

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
this is a very quick video showing a bit about our studio, our working process, our design lab/showroom and a quick overview of the HappyTime project. Thomas  (Read More)

AnalogLab, Milan - Studio Tour video.

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We've received a few questions about AnalogLab, and I’m excited to give you a quick tour of our Milan-based studio. In part one, I’ll be taking you to our Milan location and workshop, where we’ll show off some of the tools we use, along with... (Read More)

ONE SMILE FITS ALL

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This is an image from our "One Smile Fits All" Instagram posting. We created this image so people can see how it fits on the wrist.  The lug to lug distance is short - 32.2mm (see included technical drawing) so the watch wears smaller than its 42mm... (Read More)

Next Steps

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I hope everyone had a relaxing few days. I wanted to take a moment to share a detailed update with you. As you all know, we reached our goal, and I am deeply grateful for your support. I would like to walk you through the process and outline the next... (Read More)

Why choose a Miyota automatic watch movement?

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve received a few questions about our choice of movement for this project, so I wanted to share my thinking. From the very beginning, I decided to design this project around a mechanical automatic movement, for a couple of important reasons. For... (Read More)

Happy Holiday!!!!

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to send a quick note to all and wish everyone a wonderful holiday.  I spent the day yesterday organizing the upcoming production and asking for a confirmation on timing.  As soon as I have further info. Today was a day of running around... (Read More)

Thanks again!

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com

Incredible. Thanks to you we made it!

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are fully funded and Stuart and I send a very warm thank you to all. We still have more to do, to create and share but for the moment I am simply excited to create a HappyTime for all of our backers…. More to come Thomas  (Read More)

Over 76% funded!

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We are at 76% +. We were wondering if it was a perfect idea to launch on Christmas week, so many distractions, but I am very positive. We have worked hard on this so it is very gratifying.  Thank you, this has been a great experience Thomas, Stuart... (Read More)

Great article

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Design Boom for their insightful story about Happy Time. One of my favorite design publications and an honor to be featured. https://www.designboom.com/design/stuart-semple-watch-smile-time-thomas-lehman-analogue-lab-12-19-2025/   (Read More)

Great response

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We are over 2/3 of the way to our goal, this is great and thanks to all for your support. Thomas  (Read More)

Engraved Back

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
here is a render of we did of the back of the watch showing the Miyota automatic movment, back crystal showing the proposed engraving. if you would want to oder this great option it is an extra cost at $30. USD per. (normally $50). thanks Thomas  (Read More)

the engraved back

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I had a request to show the back, with the engraving, unfortunately we dont have the crystal backs complete but the engraving will be very similar we will limit the amount of text to 12/14 characters please forgive the photo this is the watch i have... (Read More)

Technical Specifications for the watch

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
HAPPY TIME A dream collaboration between watch, lighting, and furniture designer Thomas Lehman and his Milan, Italy Studio AnalogLab with Stuart Semple, a multidisciplinary British artist whose practice spans painting, performance, internet art, and... (Read More)

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