Frozen in Time – October 7th

“Frozen in Time – October 7th” chronicles a pivotal moment of inspiration for Rexx Timepieces — a blend of memory, craft, and the art of watchmaking captured in a single day. This story is not just about watches, but about the people and emotions that shape every piece we create.

This piece was not made to tell the time — but to remember.

Built and assembled entirely by hand in Tel Aviv, every element inside the 42 mm stainless-steel case was crafted, cut, engraved, and painted in the Rexx workshop. A scorched ground, red-gold embers of war, a hand-cut Star of David, and a hand-painted white dove rise beneath a clear resin dome. The hands are fixed at 06:29 AM — the moment the world turned upside down, yet time itself stood still.

This piece belongs to a category we define as an art watch — a one-of-one timepiece created around meaning rather than function, trend, or production scale. It was not designed as a limited edition, but as a personal object meant to carry memory in a physical, wearable form.

The philosophy behind art watches at Rexx — and why memory, symbolism, and craftsmanship come before aesthetics or hype — is explored in depth here:
→ Art Watches: When a Timepiece Becomes Personal Memory

The dial, engraving, and layered surface work for this watch were developed and executed inside REXX Studio — the independent dial-making and engraving studio behind Rexx Timepieces. This is where experimental techniques, depth control, and hand-finishing converge into finished studio work.

You can see how this kind of work is developed at the studio level here:
→ Visit REXX Studio – Independent Dial Making

Frozen in Time watch — angled view
Close-up of dove and blue–white sky swirl
Star of David and ember layer detail
Scorched ground texture and OCT 7 date element

Symbolism

  • Black ground — scorched earth and memory.
  • Red & gold embers — the fire of war and the courage that endures.
  • Star of David — hand-cut & painted; faith, unity, resilience.
  • White dove — hand-painted; peace rising through the aftermath.
  • Blue & white sky — the colors of Israel; hope returning to the light.

Specifications

  • Case size: 42 mm (stainless steel)
  • Movement: Static art piece — hands fixed at 06:29
  • Medium: Multi-layer clear epoxy with UV-cured dome
  • Process: Laser-cut & hand-painted elements; hand-poured layers
  • Layers: Ground / Fire / Faith / Rebirth (dove) / Sky
  • Made in: Rexx Studio, Tel Aviv
Available exclusively at The Israel Store Design collaboration: Rexx Timepieces × The Israel Store