The Maker Series

The Speedometer on the Wrist: Florian, Founder of Audoin Watches

A French native living in Berlin, Florian is a self-taught maker who turned his obsession for 1970s automotive design into a unique dual-dial timepiece, a true labor of love for any fellow dialhead. With no formal training, he navigated 3D modeling and CNC milling to create something entirely original.

In an interview with Florian, the French native and founder of Audoin Watches now living in Berlin, we discovered he didn’t set out to be a watchmaker. He simply couldn’t find a timepiece that captured his love for vintage cars and motorcycles—so he built his own.

“I designed it as if it was a speedometer for a 1970s vehicle but smaller to fit on the wrist.”

Inspired by 1970s speedometers, his watch features dual horizontal dials and a bold, industrial case that echoes dashboard gauges. With no formal training in design or watchmaking, he spent 1.5 years teaching himself 3D modeling, prototyping with 3D printers, and eventually CNC milling in stainless steel—all while raising two kids and working full time.