2024 Kollokium Projekt 01 - Variant "B" Automatic 40mm
Ref: Projekt 01 - Variant "B"
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : Manufacturer's Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Kollokium box and paperwork, which is a plastic case with a written detail sticker attached. It comes paired with its 20mm black NATO strap secured by a die-cast steel hook fastening. The watch is from June 2024 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with its Manufacturer's Warranty.
For more photos see here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ryubE8AfhLgkd8NYQO_zmoU0a7AUu70V?usp=drive_link
4K YouTube video, skip to 8:19 - https://youtu.be/mfYrWD4tS2M
The Watch
Here we have an innovative 2024 Kollokium Projekt 01 - Variant "B" Automatic with an industrial organic design. It has a 40mm two-part Die-cast 316L stainless steel case in a granular textured matte finish, made in a small batch of 199 pieces, they quickly sold out on their website. Scallop lugs hug the midcase case for a distinctive profile; a lug-to-lug length of 48mm and a case thickness of 12mm ensure a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side is a valve-shaped crown, and on the left side is an embossed abbreviated brand and model name. The upper level of the watch is a box sapphire crystal, making up almost half of the watch's height, giving a perfect view of this incredible dynamic dial. 486 hand-applied sandblasted cylindrical markers of 6 varying heights and widths, hand-painted tips of SuperLumiNova sit on a matte black textured dial; this is a 3D reconstruction of a pixelated image created in Adobe Illustrator representing 12 maxi-size hour markers, creating a unique monochromatic dystopian cityscape. White outlined hands are complemented by a hook-shaped white sweeping second hand; on the reverse, a hex screwed-down case back with the details of the watch, inside an automatic La Joux-Perret Cal. G101, 24 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour, this quality movement is designed and manufactured by La Joux-Perret in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The watch comes paired on a 20mm black NATO strap secured by a die-cast steel hook fastening.
Personal Note
When this watch was first announced I was immediately impressed and the photos looked great, but I did wonder what it would truly be like in the metal and on my wrist. I can safely say I am blown away, this watch is incredible and Kollokium has done a fantastic job of creating something unique that stands out among the crowd in the right way. I would not hesitate to add this to your collection if you are after something different and unique!
The Brand
Kollokium GmbH is a Swiss-based company registered in Wollerau, Switzerland. It was created in 2020 and has an interesting origin story. It was founded by three friends who shared a passion for watches. The founders include Amr Sindi, a dedicated watch enthusiast, Manuel Emch, who has a background working with Louis Erard, Romaine Jerome, and Jaquet Droz, and the talented designer Barth Nussbaumer. Their unique blend of expertise and passion has shaped Kollokium into an exciting venture in the world of horology.