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.

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

I traveled to watchmakers across the city, asking about every detail: What clasp would be best, whether a screw-down caseback would increase durability, how thick a glass should I choose to ensure the watch would withstand everyday impacts, what gaskets and crowns would ensure water resistance? Every answer and every tip went straight into the design.

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 not to be a "ready-made" piece, 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.