Steel Watches Playing Cards, created by Paris-based publisher Éditions de la Tour, offer a refined and unexpected way to celebrate the world of horology beyond the wrist. Designed as a collectible object rather than a simple deck, the project draws inspiration from the clean lines, balanced geometry, and finishing details of iconic steel sports watches.
Developed by founder Axel M., whose background lies in watchmaking, the deck reflects a desire to bring more narrative and artistry into watch culture. Instead of directly depicting specific timepieces, the designs reinterpret the visual language of modern watchmaking through original illustration.
The court cards subtly echo the structure and elegance of famous watch designs, while the hierarchy of Kings, Queens, and Jacks hints at influence and legacy within the world of horology.
The tuck box, finished with linen texture, embossing, and varnished details, elevates the deck into a display-worthy piece that fits just as naturally on a desk or bookshelf as it does at the card table.
Printed on poker size on 320 gsm casino-grade, linen-textured paper with a black core. Released in a limited run of 1,000 decks. Available from Editions de la Tour for $23.
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