Founded by two enthusiasts in 2019, Sō Labs strives to create design-focused watches. Sō — Japanese for “beginning,” “creativity,” and “layer” — perfectly encapsulates the Chicago-based company’s mission of building unique timepieces with an emphasis on color, layering, and transparency.
The Layer Three Desk Clock transforms the brand’s signature multi-layer dial design into a stylish desktop companion. Its rounded design offers a unique addition to your work surface. At 100mm x 123mm, it is well-sized for visibility while placing a premium on space. With the pink center representing seconds, the long skeletonized hand representing minutes and the large triangular hand representing hours. Sō Labs has also cleverly added a colorful gradient wheel to the movement’s hour shaft, allowing for an ever-changing appearance across the day.
With a reliable time-only quartz movement, the Layer Three is perfect for plug-and-play capability. It is powered by a single AA battery (Not Included).
- Dimensions: 100mm x 130mm
- Dial: Black with Pink and Purple Accents
- Batteries: 1 x AA (Not Included)
- Complications: Gradient Color Disc
- Ref Number: Layer 3.1
At the Windup Watch Shop, we celebrate brands that infuse creativity and passion into horology. Sō Labs, founded by Chicago-based watch enthusiasts Rick and Andrew, embodies this spirit. Since their meeting through RedBar Chicago and the brand's launch in 2019, they've been dedicated to crafting unconventional designs with meticulous attention to detail and quality that fellow watch lovers will appreciate. The name "Sō" translates to 'beginning,' 'creativity,' and 'layer' in Japanese, reflecting their mission to create playful beauty through layered colors and transparency. By omitting text and logos from their dials, Sō Labs ensures the focus remains purely on design. Their timepieces are a testament to the fun and creativity that define modern watchmaking.
