Watches launched in 2021 with the masters of art

Nov 22, 2021

In recent years, “cross-border cooperation” is a very popular fashion. It refers to the cooperation of two different fields, representing a cutting-edge attitude to life and aesthetic style. From animation works to lifestyle, we can often find examples of cross-border cooperation in various fields, and now this trend has also spread to the watch industry. In the coming 2021, many watch brands have chosen to collaborate with art masters across borders, injecting unique artistic inspiration into the design of traditional mechanical watches, and jointly launch limited-edition works. Today, let us take a look at the successful models of cross-border cooperation with master artists in the watch industry in 2021.

Petite Heure Minute Dragon John Howe

Product model: J005124207
Price: $36,900
Watch diameter: 41 mm
Movement type: automatic machinery
Movement model: Jaquet Droz 2653.Si
Case material: 18k white gold
Water resistance: 30 meters

The artist John Howe is well-known for his role as the art director of the "Lord of the Rings" film. This time he and Jacques Droz have jointly created a new limited edition watch with a small dial of micro-painted dragon hours and minutes. On the dark blue Grand Feu enamel background, the dragon pattern is vivid and vivid in the unique dial space of the same tone. Presenting such an artistic effect is no easy task. It requires an experienced craftsman with the help of a microscope to draw a part of the dragon first and then burn it to continue drawing the next part. The drawing of one detail may cost dozens of times. sky. Looking closely at the giant dragon, you can also find that it combines the different characteristics of Chinese and Western dragons. The overall shape of the dragon is more inclined to the Chinese dragon, while the sharp barbs and teeth have the characteristics of the Western dragon. Jacques Droz not only exerted his exquisite micro-painting craftsmanship, but also integrated Chinese and Western cultures between square inches, making this masterpiece of art even more precious.

Hublot Takashi Murakami Classic Fusion

Product model: 507.CX.9000.RX.TAK21
Price: $75,000.00
Watch diameter: 45 mm
Case thickness: 13.45 mm
Movement type: automatic machinery
Movement model: MHUB1214 UNICO
Case material: satin and polished black ceramic
Water resistance: 50 meters

Murakami Takashi is an international art master with extraordinary influence in the contemporary art world. His distinctive modern art style subtly reflects the inheritance and integration of Japanese traditional culture and Pop culture. Hublot joined hands with Murakami Takashi to launch the classic fusion series Murakami Takashi watch, inspired by Murakami's iconic sunflower totem. The interior and surface are dotted with sunflower patterns, presenting a stunning "all black" visual effect. This style was created and launched by Hublot in 2006, and it happens to be one of Takashi Murakami's iconic artistic features, and the two coincide. The petals and stamens of the sunflower are inlaid with black diamonds, and the heart of the flower is partially embedded on the sapphire mirror, creating a unique three-dimensional effect for the brilliant and extraordinary smiling face.

Zenith Defy el Primero 21 Felipe Pantone Edition

Product model: 49.9008.9004/49.R782
Price: $19,100.00
Watch diameter: 44 mm
Movement type: automatic machinery
Movement model: El Primero
Case material: ceramic
Water resistance: 100 meters

The Argentine-Spanish artist Felipe Pantone (Felipe Pantone) is a shining star in the contemporary art world. His works are very appealing and have obvious personal style, which attracts art lovers and those who are concerned about avant-garde design. Zenith cooperated with Felipe Pantone to launch the DEFY 21 Felipe Pantone watch. The work became the best canvas for Felipe Pantone to express his "visual color spectrum concept". He took the frequency of visible light and the color and amount of its refraction. The highest vibration frequency of the production chronograph is cleverly combined. This is also the first watch to use this kind of silicon particle three-dimensional PVD innovative coating. The surface treatment of the movement can produce a beautiful transitional full-chromatographic effect, cleverly playing with the visual and mechanical high frequency, colorful and extremely shocking.

The three watches recommended above are unique and unique in design. As a work jointly launched by a traditional watch brand and a master of art, it not only contains the exquisite skills of Swiss watchmaking, but also reveals a strong artistic flavor, which can be said to be a successful model of cross-border cooperation. These watches are sold in limited quantities. The Jacques Droz Mini-Painted Dragon Hour and Minute Dial Watch is limited to 18 pieces. In addition to 18K white gold, there is also a red gold case version to choose from; the Hublot Classic Fusion Series Murakami Watch Limited Edition 200 pieces, DEFY 21 Felipe Pantone only has 100 pieces. As a style that has been on sale at the beginning of the year, there are not many stocks at present, so friends who like it may wish to make up their minds as soon as possible.

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