# Chromatic Steel Watches Felipe Pantone Creates a "Highly Chromatic" Version of the 'DEFY Extreme' By Kanesa D | Published 2022-10-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-extreme References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/10/felipe-pantone-zenith-defy-extreme-chronograph-limited-edition-info) & [Https](http://Https://www.zenith-watches.com/int/defy-extreme) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-zero-g) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5704-iris) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Centric Collaborative Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-skyline-tourbillon-felipe-pantone.md) - [Color-Shift Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-extreme-chrom.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-skyline-cx-edition.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md) - [Luxury Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-skyline-skeleton.md) - [Colorful Retro Design Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-chronograph-usm.md) - [Sapphire Crystal Case Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-zero-g.md) - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Tough Chromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-polychromatic-accents-collection.md)