Action Heroes: Timepieces that showcase a myriad of innovative features
Juxtaposing precision with creativity, these timepieces flaunt a host of revolutionary elements in design, materials, craftsmanship and technicity.
“Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon Apollo 8” chronograph with a black ceramic case; skeletonised dial depicting the lunar surface; Saturn V rocket hand; Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3869 manual-winding movement, featuring a laser-ablated moon relief on the blackened main plate and bridges; and rubber strap OMEGA
“Alpine Eagle 41” watch with a Lucent SteelTM (stainless steel made of 70% recycled steel) case; grey dial obtained by galvanic treatment whose finish design is inspired by the iris of the eagle; Chronometer-certified CHOPARD 01.01-C Manufacture automatic movement; and Lucent SteelTM bracelet CHOPARD
“Bubble 47 Dragon” watch with a stainless steel case with black PVD treatment; a brass dial decorated with sunray black, mother-of-pearl moon and 2N gold-toned applied dragon patterns; oversized domed sapphire crystal; Calibre CO 082 automatic movement; and vulcanised rubber strap CORUM
“The Freak ONE 44MM” watch sans dial, hands and crown with a black DLC-coated titanium case with a satin finish; rose gold 5N bezel; Calibre UN-240 Manufacture automatic movement; and rubber “ballistic” textured strap made of 30% recycled rubber from production waste by BIWI ULYSSE NARDIN
Photography: Soon Lau / Awesome Image Studio
Creative Direction: Tan Siok Hoon