It started out simple. I assembled watches from cheap, off-the-shelf parts—first for myself, then for friends. They worked, they looked good, but they always lacked quality. I felt it was a half-measure. At some point, I decided: if I was going to create a watch that was truly unique, I had to design it from scratch.

Before I even started the project, I called numerous watchmakers and asked if it was possible to order personalized cases. The answer was always the same: "No, no one in Poland does that." And that's when I made the decision – I'd do it myself.

I invited a friend to collaborate. Together, using CAD Inventor, we created the design from scratch, step by step. It wasn't an easy path – we didn't know how watches were built, so we learned everything through hands-on experience. Over six months of work, calipers in hand, hundreds of measurements, and 3D-printed prototypes – that's how the RTJ-01 was born.

I went to watchmakers all over the city, asking about every detail:

Which clasp will be the best?

Will a screw-on lid increase durability?

How thick should the glass be to make the watch resistant to everyday impacts?

What seals and laces will ensure waterproofness?

Every answer and every tip went straight to the project.

Initially, I dreamed of having all production take place in Poland. Unfortunately, pricing and technological limitations made this unrealistic. I called dozens of CNC companies – some said the parts were too small, others said the quantities were too low, and those willing to take on the job quoted astronomical prices.

I realized that if I wanted the project to come to fruition, I had to seek out the best partners abroad. And I found one – a renowned manufacturer in Asia that produces watches of the highest quality. They helped me realize this project, but the watch itself – its design, technical solutions, proportions, and every detail – was created here, by me and my friend, from scratch.

I wanted the RTJ-01 to be more than just a "ready-made" watch, but a watch I know inside and out—from the first line in CAD to the final assembly. Every element is carefully considered, every detail matters.

For the watch's powerhouse, I chose the Swiss Sellita SW200-1 SA Anthracite movement. It's a virtually indestructible unit, prized in the watchmaking world for its precision and durability. The Anthracite version is extremely difficult to obtain – rare and very limited, further underlining the uniqueness of the entire project.