Felipe Pantone has transformed the ‘DEFY Extreme’ using a full-spectrum toolkit to create a “highly chromatic” design on the Zenith timepiece. The watch boasts a radial hologram on the sapphire crystal disc and uses a “physio-chemical process to create hidden micro-engrave patterns just 100 nanometres deep.” As a result, the disc appears transparent at first glance before it explodes with “a spark of colors and geometric patterns” in the light.
The watch includes a stainless steel case and bracelet, YAS bezel and pusher guards, as well as a black Velcro strap. Pantone’s creative touch makes its way onto the four shoulders of the watch in the form of “FP#1” engraving.
The ‘DEFY Extreme Felipe Pantone’ is available starting Oct 27, 2022, for 29,900 CHF (approximately $29,800 USD).
Image Credit: Zenith
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Chromatic Steel Watches
- Pantone's use of a full-spectrum toolkit has the potential to inspire the creation of new highly chromatic watches.
- Physio-chemical Micro-engraving
- The process of creating hidden micro-engrave patterns has the potential to revolutionize the way complex designs are engraved onto watch faces.
- Radial Holograms
- The use of radial holograms on watch faces could potentially lead to a new era of visually stunning timepieces.
Sectors Adopting This
- Luxury Watches
- The luxury watch industry could incorporate Pantone's chromatic approach to designing timepieces in their own products.
- Engraving Technology
- The micro-engraving process has disruptive innovation opportunities in the engraving industry for complex designs.
- Optical Technology
- The use of radial holograms could innovate and disrupt the optical technology industry and its use in design.
