Argo
Timepiece for Gravithin
Argo by Gravithin is a timepiece whose design is inspired by a sextant. It features an engraved double dial, available in two shades, Deep Blue and Black Sea, in honor of the Argo ship mythical adventures. Its heart beats thanks to a Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement, while the sapphire glass and the strong 316L brushed steel ensure even more resistance. It is also 5ATM water-resistant. The watch is available in three different case colors (gold, silver, and black), two dial shades (Deep Blue and Black Sea) and six strap models, in two different materials.
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Argo Timepiece Press Releases
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Argo Timepiece Translations
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Unique Properties
The project was aimed at creating a timepiece whose design is one of a kind. It features a double dial watch, engraved in different points and available in two color shades, Deep Blue and Black Sea, in honor of Argo's mythical adventures.
Tags
watch, product, minimal, details, timepiece, design, unconventional,
Production Technology
Argo's heart beats thanks to a Swiss-made Ronda 705 quartz movement with date, while the sapphire glass and the strong 316L brushed steel used for the case ensure even more resistance. It's also a 5ATM water resistant.
Design Challenge
The most complex part in the project was to carry out a design recalling the sextant on the watch dial without any sketches. Initially, a bas-relief was considered, but after running a few tests, it has been noticed it was not the desired outcome for the timepiece, therefore it has been decided to use a double dial, with an engrave dial on a plain one, to make the final design memorable.
Project Duration
The project started in Jannuary 2019 in Nardò and finished in May 2019 in Lecce.
Operation Flow
The best way to test its quality and functions is by wearing it. Despite its 40 mm case, Argo is as light as significantly smaller watches. There are three different color options (gold, silver and black) available for the case; two (Deep Blue and Black Sea) for the dial and also six straps in two different materials (mesh and leather) and six different colors. Argo is extremely customizable and ready to fully represent the style of the person wearing it.
Research
The main goal has always been a unique design, combined with a careful choice of materials. The project started bytaking inspiration from an ancient astrolabe, so that the design could be a tribute to the Argo constellation, but it has been decided to give it a modern twist, opting for a sextant instead, a more recent instrument which is also more in line with Gravithin's concept of beauty and design. After going from paper to prototype, the testing phase of the timepiece began. It has been tested within a group of selected people, asking them to give Gravithin feedbacks about the product and its design. The response was 100% positive.
Inspiration
This design pays a tribute to the Argo constellation and it is inspired by the ancient sextants used for celestial navigation. The incisions around the dial recall the graduated arc of the sextant, while the red hand mimics the lens on the sextant, which helps to measure the elevation angle of celestial bodies.
Image Credits
Main Image Cesare Zuccaro, 2019 Image #No1 photographer Fabrizio Cirfiera, 2019. Image #No2 photographer Fabrizio Cirfiera, 2019. Image #No3 photographer Fabrizio Cirfiera, 2019. Image #No4 photographer Fabrizio Cirfiera, 2019.
Project Overview
Argo Timepiece has been a Golden winner in the Jewelry Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Cesare Zuccaro was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Argo Timepiece.
Cesare Zuccaro Press Releases
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Introducing Argo: A Unique Tribute to the Argo Constellation
Gravithin Unveils Argo, a Timepiece Inspired by Celestial Navigation
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