Robotoys X Automatic Vintage Lens II, Bronze

TACS x Robotoys - Limited Edition 500 AVLII Bronze

TACS and Robotoys have partnered to release a Limited Edition set, Robotoys X AVL II Bronze, encompassing a wristwatch and a uniquely handcrafted watch stand. The AVL II Bronze wristwatch, part of TACS' Lens Series, draws inspiration from vintage camera designs, featuring lens-like and camera marker details. Alongside the watch, Robotoys, under Korean artist Mr Y.N. Choi, has created a unique watch stand. Both TACS and Choi share a philosophy of blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design, resulting in products that evoke both nostalgia and futurism.

Limited to 500 pieces, each AVL II Bronze comes with a numbered Robotoys’ handcrafted watch stand those doubles as a collectable art piece. Primarily made of wire, copper and acrylic, the watch stand is entirely handmade to look like a miniature humanoid robot, with articulated arms and legs, allowing the robot to be positioned in multiple ways, making it a functional and playful art piece.

The overall look of this watch has to be a feature just on its own. By combining the essentials of a timepiece with recognizable traits of a camera, this timepiece is the perfect balance of both. Taking inspiration from the focus ring on camera lens, AVL2 also has etching its rotating bezel to give off that essential camera vibe. AVL2 has deverly replaced traditional minute indicators with popular camera focal lengths. TACS has opted to use sapphire crystal for the galss of both the front and back of its timepieces. The front fish-eye effect crystal also features anti-reflective coating. AVL2 is a water resistant to 10 ATM for extra durablility and usability. Adnd features a screw-down crown which ensures the best water-resist capability.

• Rotating Bezel
• Sapphire Crystal
• Citizen Miyota 82S0
• Horween Leather
• Fish Eye Lens
• Nemoto Luminova

The Aesthetic of Patina

Made of bronze, a metal alloy that is known for its unique patina quality, the new AVL II Bronze is an embodiment of a type of transient, ever-changing beauty (Wabi-sabi*), a philosophy that appreciates the organic and evolving aesthetic of an exquisite object as it grows with time, as well as the contentment of observing it. The experience of discovering the AVL II Bronze (Wabi) and continuing to appreciate its ever-changing patina quality (Sabi) can be understood as Wabi-sabi.

The Collectable AVL II Bronze Box Set

This exclusive collector's edition box set features a flap top and distinct vertical inserts for both the stunning AVL II Bronze and the humanoid watch stand. Imbued with both TACS’ and Robotoys' signature aesthetic, this box set is not just a functional accessory, but a fusion of art and timekeeping that is a must-have addition for watch enthusiasts and art collectors alike.