"In 1996, while walking along the rails of the Long Island
Railroad,
I happened to glance up and catch the sun's reflection on two
large pane
windows in an old industrial building. Through the glare I noticed
that
the space was empty. Curious, I walked to the front of the
building and
noticed that the New York subway also ran in front of this
building. Staring
at the facade, and hearing the screeches of the N train passing by
over
my head, I caught my breath, and made my way to the
superintendents office
to inquire about the space. I was preparing myself for the sure
let down
when the superintendent opened the doors and I looked out of the
large windows
down at the tracks of the Long Island Railroad. My intrigue led me
to discover
that two floors in this old industrial building were vacant and
remarkably
available for rent. Instantly, I decided to make this my studio in
New York
City.
Today, at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge, overlooking the
skyline
of midtown Manhattan I design my limited edition wristwatches.
Inspired
by the treasures I still find walking along the railroad tracks
of my
backyard, my work includes large wall clocks and a series of
"Pendulariums"-
large oxidized boxes that hold as many as 20 pendulums and
second hands-."
Limited Edition, hand crafted watches made with distressed and oxidized
solid jewelers brass and embellished with solid brass, solid copper and
sterling silver. Dials are individually hand painted by Eduardo
Milieris.