he moon phases is the launch complication of the Funder Watches platform. An emotional complication which replicates a natural phenomenon, by depicting what can be seen in the sky at any given moment. Often used in classic watches, in the Måne it comes alive in a completely different way through the use of minimalist Danish design language.

“My watches are about Minimalism. I try to reduce the design to the fun­damental, the essential and the necessary. I strip away the ornamental layers that distract from the core focus. My aim is to design objects that can manage the test of time and remain attractive for years to come. For me, minimalistic design becomes very inspiring when it hides complexity under the surface so that there is much more to the project than what is seen on the surface. The Funder Case and the Funder watch brand are about this.” - Thomas Funder.

Where the Måne stands out from other moon phase watches is the way in which the function is depicted and read. By using minimalist graphic design, Thomas Funder has created an intuitive and immediate way of reading the phases of the moon. Giving a new language to mechanical functions is the design signature of Funder Watches.

By interpreting the information provided by the Sellita SW288 movement, Thomas Funder has created three different ways to read the phases of the moon on the same caliber.

The Phases module depicts the moon at 6 o’clock and through 2 dots moving at the centre of the dial. The phase of the moon can be read using the traditional moon aperture or by observing the allignement of the 2 small dots.

The phases of the moon are depicted using 2 dots moving at the centre of the dial. The phase of the moon is represented by the alignment of the 2 dots.

In this execution the moon phase can be read in text by way of two apertures in the dial. At 12 o’clock the phase of the moon can be read, while at 6 o’clock the number of days left until the next full moon can be read.

Funder watches are composed of three elements. A complication module, a case and a strap. Through a mechanical system, these elements can be seamlessly combined to create a preferred configuration.

The 40.5 mm Funder case, made out of grade 5 titanium, can be instantly recognized by its prominent “chimney” whose radius seamlessly disappears in the case-body, and by its polished bevels which underline the perfect ergonomy of the lugs which perfectly marry the shape of the wrist. The Funder case is the platform which allows watch enthusiasts to collect the different Måne modules as well as the future complications of the brand.

The 316L stainless steel Funder module encases the movement, crystal, dial and hands and assures the 10ATM water-resistance. The module can be seamlessly inserted and extracted from the Funder case which features a spring-based ring that houses and holds the module.

Through its easy change system the Funder rubber strap can be exchanged at will to create new aesthetic combinations. Additionally, the standard 20mm lug allows watch enthusiasts to mount any OEM strap to create even more configuration opportunities.

The Funder Måne collection features 3 complication modules, each executed in different dial colours; 5 titanium case colours and 2 strap colours, for a total of 80 possible configurations.

Watch enthusiasts can choose and combine the tree elements in multiple ways to create their favourite watch and in 2023 they will be able configure their Funder case with a new mechanical complication.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Diameter: 40,5mm

Case: Grade 5 Titanium

Case finishing: Horizontal brushed case side; Polished case bevels; Sandblasted top of case; Polished bezel; Engraved case-back with the moon phases engraving

Module: 316L Stainless steel module container with screw-in crown and sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Sellita SW288 Moonphases mechanical movement

Dial: sunburst dials with circular brushed dial ring; luminous H, M hands and hour indexes

Strap: natural rubber strap with genuine leather inlay

Water Resistance: 10 ATM / 100m / 333ft

Movement Sellita SW288, Swiss made

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date and moon phases with rapid correction

Jewels: 26

Winding: Mechanical, self-winding, 28’800 bhp/4Hz

Power Reserve: 41 hours