Temporal Works is a contemporary watch brand founded by Mark Cho and Elliot Hammer, the creative duo previously known for spearheading watch collaborations at The Armoury. Launched with a philosophy centered on clarity, wearability, and timeless style, the brand aims to design timepieces from a "blank slate," free from specific historical precedents. Mark Cho describes the aesthetic goal as creating something as "thoughtfully designed and effortlessly wearable as a perfectly tailored navy blazer," focusing on essentiality and how the watch feels on the wrist.
The brand's debut collection, the Series A, exemplifies this approach with a slim, manual-wind profile measuring 37mm in diameter and just 10mm in thickness. A standout design element is the unique "Nib" hands, inspired by fountain pen nibs, which feature three facets—two polished sloping sides and a matte flat top—to enhance legibility and visual depth. The collection is powered by the reliable Swiss-made Sellita SW210-1 movement but is manufactured in Japan, a choice made to ensure the high level of case finishing and precise geometry the founders envisioned.
The Series A launches with distinct variations that showcase different facets of the brand's character. The Sector models, available in Navy and Black, offer a modern take on a classic layout with oversized quadrants brushed at 45-degree angles and a toothed minute track. Conversely, the Fortune model features a glossy red lacquer dial that relies on pure color and minimal form for impact. Paired with options like Jean Rousseau straps or a custom steel-mesh bracelet, the collection is available through The Armoury, reflecting the founders' roots in high-end haberdashery.