Kollokium Projekt 01 Variant "H" Watch

For those familiar with independent watchmaking, the name Kollokium has become impossible to overlook in recent years. Since the 2023 launch of the inaugural Projekt 01, the brand has eschewed the refined, ornate aesthetics of traditional high watchmaking in favor of a fusion of neo-brutalism, industrial design, and retro-futurism. Now, as the Projekt 01 reaches its final chapter, the Variant “H” stands as the series' most emblematic concluding piece.

The most striking feature of the Variant “H” is undoubtedly its luminescence. While it returns to the black dial base of the original Projekt 01, it retains the abstract structural design of the preceding Variant “F.” Against a matte black backdrop, 488 cylindrical, needle-like hour markers of varying diameters and heights are densely arranged. These components are crafted from Kollokium’s proprietary Lichtblock™—a ceramic-resin composite—and infused with Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9 (a blue-green luminous pigment), allowing the dial to take on an entirely different character in low-light conditions.

Even more interesting is that the watch does not simply apply a thicker layer of luminous material; instead, the material itself forms an integral part of the dial structure. Each dial requires approximately 2 grams of luminous powder—an amount equivalent to nearly 500 traditional pad-printed luminous markers. These 488 individual markers must be hand-installed by artisans, a process taking about eight hours per dial; the slightest positional deviation necessitates starting over. This meticulous—bordering on obsessive—production method perfectly aligns with Kollokium’s signature style: unadorned, with an aesthetic reminiscent of a laboratory or industrial workshop.

The case also eschews conventional aesthetic norms. Crafted from die-cast stainless steel rather than undergoing standard milling, polishing, or brushing, the surface features a rugged texture somewhere between matte and sandblasted, resembling an industrial tool that has seen years of heavy use. The barrel-shaped base is paired with chiseled lugs shaped like Phillips screwdriver heads, and the side even bears the die-cast file name "K,P-n°01." Complemented by a crown shaped like a triangular valve, the watch possesses a highly distinctive visual identity.

Powered by the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement—which beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of approximately 68 hours—the watch features a solid steel caseback. Eschewing elaborate movement decoration, the design prioritizes the dial's structural composition and luminous effects. This approach reflects the core philosophy of the Projekt 01: while mechanical engineering is undeniably important, the watch aims to be remembered primarily for its unique visual language. Buy top Breitling Navitimer clone watches online, buy replica watches at twatchclone.