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Date
Dec 2022
Client
Maen Watches
Industry
Horology
Timeline
3 Weeks

The Study
The Hudson 38 GMT combines vintage dive cues with modern proportions and a true GMT function.
We analyzed the bezel geometry, domed crystal profile, and dial depth to ensure the watch retained its robust character without appearing oversized. Attention centered on the interplay between matte dial grain, applied lume blocks, red GMT accents, and the tight case-to-bracelet integration that defines the model’s stance.


The Approach
We built controlled studio compositions across hero, overhead, side-profile, and full bracelet arcs.
Lighting was shaped to emphasize the brushed case flanks, sharp chamfers, and engraved bezel numerals without washing out the dial texture. Dedicated macro stills captured the clasp construction, crown engraving, and caseback detailing, presenting the Hudson as a fully resolved instrument rather than a front-only design.



The Result
The final stills reinforce the Hudson 38 GMT’s identity as a compact, capable travel diver.
Proportions read clearly, surface transitions feel intentional, and the GMT complication integrates seamlessly into the overall layout. The imagery supports Maen’s positioning in the contemporary microbrand space: classic references executed with measured modern refinement.
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