The TACS Point Line Plane II is an exceptional designer watch that deliberately breaks away from classic watch designs and instead pursues a graphic concept.

The model is based on the basic geometric idea of point, line, and plane – a principle known from architecture, art, and design theory.

The dial reduces the representation of time to its absolute basic forms:

• Point – marks the hour position

• Line – indicates the minutes

• Plane – forms the central graphic element of the design

The large black circle in the middle forms the "plane", while the hands glide minimally over it.

This creates a very calm, almost meditative representation of time, which is more reminiscent of modern graphics, Bauhaus design, or Japanese minimalist architecture than a classic watch.

The design appears deliberately reduced and modern – a typical characteristic of contemporary Japanese design philosophy.

The TACS Brand

The brand TACS was founded by Japanese designer Yoshiaki Motegi and is one of the most interesting designer watch manufacturers from Japan.

The name stands for:

Taste – Attractive – Creative – Sense

With TACS, Motegi pursues the idea of developing watches that are not just timepieces, but interpret everyday objects and design concepts in watch form.

Many models of the brand are inspired by unusual sources such as:

• camera lenses
• architecture
• light and shadow
• basic graphic forms
• industrial product design

The watches thus combine Japanese design aesthetics with modern product design.

Today, TACS has built an international following among enthusiasts of design-, architecture-, and Bauhaus-inspired watches.

The Point Line Plane Series

The Point Line Plane series is one of the brand's most conceptually interesting designs.

The name comes from basic geometric theory, according to which every form can be derived from three elements:

• point
• line
• plane

This theory is directly transferred to the dial.

The watch therefore does not display time using numbers or indices, but rather through graphic relationships between point, line, and plane.

This makes the watch a typical example of modern Japanese product design, where concept and design stand equally side by side.

Design Features

Characteristic of this model:

• extremely minimalist dial
• graphic black center point
• reduced hour display ("Point")
• linear minute display
• Bauhaus-inspired design
• matte stainless steel case
• black minimalist crown
• original TACS leather strap

On the wrist, the watch looks more like a design object or a piece of modern graphic art than a classic wristwatch.

Technical Specifications

Brand: TACS

Model: Point Line Plane II

Reference: TS1804

Movement: Japanese quartz movement

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 42 mm

Height: 9.8 mm

Lug width: 24 mm

Strap: Original TACS leather strap

Crystal: Mineral glass

Water resistance: 5 ATM

Weight (incl. strap): 64 g

Condition

Used, but good condition with only minor signs of wear.

The original leather strap is also preserved.

Collector's Note

Watches from the brand TACS are particularly sought after by lovers of modern design and architectural watches.

The Point Line Plane series is one of the brand's clearest and conceptually strongest designs and very well illustrates TACS's design philosophy:

Not just to read time, but to reinterpret it graphically and conceptually.

Especially among collectors of minimalist design watches, these models are considered an interesting alternative to classic Bauhaus designs.

 

Warranty (used)
This is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.

Note
As this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.