The Defy Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone One-Off is a unique piece created by Zenith together with the Valencia-based optical artist Felipe Pantone for TimeForArt to support the Swiss Institute.
Crafted in a 41mm octagonal black ceramic case, the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone provides a highly geometric and angular silhouette frame to the miniature, kinetic artwork within. With its easily interchangeable black ceramic bracelet and additional black rubber strap included, particular attention was paid to the ergonomics of this unisex creation as well as its visual impact. Its sharp facets and unique texturized iridescent sapphire dial creation, highlighted by an all-black ceramic case, provide the ultimate play of light.
At first glance, the standout feature of the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone One-Off is its distinctive dial, which features a unique texturized striped pattern. Completing one rotation every 60 seconds, the tourbillon mechanism, visible through the opening at 6 o’clock keeps the watch always animated. The tourbillon bridge takes on the shape of a lightning bolt, a recurring element in Felipe Pantone’s extensive body of work across different media. Furthermore, the watch is accompanied by a certificate signed by Felipe Pantone.
On the latest chapter of the artist’s creative output with Zenith, Felipe Pantone shared: “I'm excited to unveil my latest collaboration with Zenith, our most exceptional watch to date. It's a masterpiece of high horology, combining simplicity and sophistication. This complex yet minimalist timepiece features stunning details, including the tiny gradient indexes and hands, the mirror ‘Planned Iridescence’ dial, and a truly unique bolt-shaped tourbillon.”