Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone One-Off x TimeForArt

Excitement is in the air in the bustling city that never sleeps. As collectors and art enthusiasts converge at Phillips New York for the highly anticipated TimeForArt auction, ZENITH proudly unveils the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone One-Off, a unique masterpiece crafted in collaboration with renowned Valencia-based optical artist Felipe Pantone, sold to benefit Swiss Institute.

Crafted in a 41mm octagonal black ceramic case, the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone One-off 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.”

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.

Technical specifications

Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone One-Off x TimeForArt

Reference: 49.9302.3630/48.I001

Unique piece donated to TimeForArt auction

Case

• Material: Black ceramic
• Diameter: 41 mm
• Water-resistant to 10 ATM

Dial and hands

• Dial: Tinted sapphire dial with mirror metalization and irridescent laser texturization
• Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted with "Rainbow" PVD coating & SLN C1
• Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted with "Rainbow" PVD coating & SLN C1

Movement

• El Primero 3630
• Frequency: 36’000 vph (5Hz)
• Power reserve of approx. 60 hours
• Finishes: "Rainbow" PVD-coated oscillating weight

Functions/Indications

• Hours and minutes in the centre
• Tourbillon: The carriage is positioned at 6 o'clock, It makes one turn per minute.
• Tourbillon cage with 56 components.

Strap and buckle

• Black ceramic bracelet

Estimate: USD 60'000 - 120'000

Sold: USD 68'850

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