ROBOT
Watchmaking enjoys a long tradition in the Bohemia and it did not happen by accident. The industrial development of this part of the world in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was conducive to the flourishing of many areas of technical progress. Watchmaking is a craft which combines art and design and the application of precision engineering. Czech industry achieved international fame during the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the newly established Czechoslovak state. Fortunately, a lot of the knowledge and expertise survived the following half a century of decline under the communist regime.
Today, decades after the fall of communism, Czech design, typography and precision engineering are again enjoying the reputation they deserve. And these are very good times for the watchmaking sector. Our team comprises of an enlightened investor and several first-class designers and watchmakers. We began producing our unique ROBOT watches in Nové Město nad Metují where we want the design and technology of the twenty-first century to firmly stand on the best design and technology traditions of the past.
It all started with a meeting between the investor Josef Zajíček and the designers Michal Froněk and Jan Němeček of the renowned Olgoj Chorchoj design studio based in the Libeň neighbourhood of Prague. It soon transpired that all three shared a passion for technology, craftsmanship, and old racing cars. This gave rise to a project that would restore Czech watchmaking to its rightful place. The result is ROBOT – a concept of watches built on excellent precision manufacturing and timeless design.
ROBOT TEAM
ROBOT Tým
Josef Zajíček
CEO
Úspěšný investor, zakladatel firmy Benet, českého lídra v oblasti automotive. Dnes mimo jiné majitel Autodromu Most. Milovník historických sportovních vozů, moderních technologií a československého průmyslového designu. Spolu s Michalem Froňkem a Janem Němečkem ze studia Olgoj Chorchoj duchovní otec značky ROBOT.
A successful investor, founder of the Benet company, one of the leading figures in the Czech automotive industry. He owns the race circuit in Most and loves historic sports cars, modern technology and Czechoslovak industrial design. Together with Michal Froněk and Jan Němeček of the Olgoj Chorchoj design studio, he is the spiritual father of ROBOT.
MICHAL FRONĚK
Art Director
Spolu s Janem Němečkem zakladatel designérského studia Olgoj Chorchoj, profesor produktového designu na pražské UMPRUM. Jejich návrhy stojí za vzestupem klasických značek TON, Bomma, Kavalier Glass, Moser nebo Mikov, které patří mezi nejlepší příklady transformace českého průmyslu po roce 1989.
Together with Jan Němeček, the founder of Olgoj Chorchoj – one of the best known Czech design studios. Today he shares his talent and expertise with students in his position as professor of product design at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. The duo's designs are behind the success of brands such as TON, Bomma, Kavalier Glass, Moser and Mikov, some of the best examples of the successful transformation of Czech industry after 1989.
Jan Němeček
Art Director
Spolu s Michalem Froňkem zakladatel designérského studia Olgoj Chorchoj, profesor produktového designu na pražské UMPRUM. Jejich návrhy stojí za vzestupem klasických značek TON, Bomma, Kavalier Glass, Moser nebo Mikov, které patří mezi nejlepší příklady transformace českého průmyslu po roce 1989.
Together with Michal Froněk, the founder of Olgoj Chorchoj – one of the best known Czech design studios. Today he shares his talent and expertise with students in his position as professor of product design at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. The duo's designs are behind the success of brands such as TON, Bomma, Kavalier Glass, Moser and Mikov, some of the best examples of the successful transformation of Czech industry after 1989.
Renata Eichlerová
Production DirectorVýrobní ředitelka
Zkušená konstruktérka náramkových hodinek, jejímž životním krédem je uvádět věci do pohybu. Při práci hledá konstrukční řešení, která respektují rovnováhu mezi funkční a estetickou stránkou věci. Prošla českým technickým učením a podílela se mimo jiné na vývoji a výrobě hodinek vzdávajících hold 100. výročí vzniku naší republiky.
Put things in motion is the life motto of this experienced watchmaker and technical engineering graduate. Her expertise lies in her ability to solutions that respect the balance between the functional and the aesthetic. Among other things, she played an important role in the development and production of a watch designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of Czechoslovakia.
Petr Dressler
Design EngineerHlavní designér
Kreativní konstruktér, který dává jednotlivým dílům náramkových hodinek tvar, rozměr a definuje jejich vzájemné interakce. Profesně navázal na tradici, která je už po několik generací součástí jeho rodiny. Má za sebou technické vzdělání a dlouholetou praxi v českém hodinářském průmyslu. Absolutní perfekcionista.
A creative designer who gives the individual parts of a wristwatch form and dimension and defines how they interact. Professionally, he has been following a family tradition that goes back generations. After he graduated from technical university, he has gained many years of experience in the Czech watchmaking industry. He is an absolute perfectionist.
Jana Volfová
Head of ProductionMistr výroby
Hodinářka detailistka, která řemeslně zušlechťuje miniaturní součástky a skládá je v jeden dokonale funkční celek. Prošla českou hodinářskou školou a zkušenosti získala za své mnohaleté praxe při kompletaci a servisu tisíců hodinek. Podílela se na vývoji náramkových hodinek a mechanických kalibrů s puncem české manufakturní výroby.
Jana is a watchmaker and detailist who crafts miniature components and assembles them to form a single perfectly functioning unit. After getting her diploma as a watchmaker she embarked on a career during which she assembled and serviced thousands of watches. Jana has participated in the development of many wristwatches and mechanical calibres bearing the hallmarks of Czech craftsmanship.