Exploring the Radical Approach of Kollokium's Projekt 02: A Watch That Rethinks Convention

Welcome to the realm of Kollokium, a Swiss watch collective that defies comparison with its avant-garde approach to horology. Born from the global pandemic and consequent lockdown, Kollokium is the brainchild of three industry veterans who reimagined Swiss watchmaking at a time when the world stood still.

Exploring the vast exhibition halls of Dubai Watch Week, many timepieces appeared to follow a pattern of established conventions, according to Swiss watch dealer Roy Davidoff. However, one display stood out from all others - Kollokium’s Projekt 02. As per Davidoff, this piece was exempt from the usual design judgements - it was in a league of its own, surpassing traditional codes and requirements.

Delivering a dynamic spectacle of architecture, the Projekt 02’s dial alone is worth a closer look. At first glance, it seems to be a single piece of monochrome forged metal. However, changing the angle unveils an intriguing, multi-layered topography, embodying 67 individual dial plates, culminating into a dramatic sinuous design. Encased within a substantial cylindrical sapphire crystal, the dial of Projekt 02 is an undulating landscape in itself. With its profound uniqueness and daring creativity, the Kollokium Projekt 02 has quickly endeared itself to watch enthusiasts, becoming a conversation starter among connoisseurs, and a standout piece in any collection.