A timepiece for the home...Swarovski D:LIGHT AVANT TIME N°1 by Eric Giroud
The “Avant Time” concept was unveiled in 2009 at the international launch of the Swarovski watch collection at Baselworld. Proving an instant hit, the “D:Light” enchanted visitors with its combination of skilled design and unique movement designed specially by the company. In keeping with the tradition of this unconventional line, a Limited Edition of 99 pieces has been produced in 18-carat rosegold.
For 2010, Swarovski further extends its “D:Light” collection with the white “D:Light” model, which offers all the watchmaking and graphical hallmarks of the first edition. The technologically advanced piece boasts 171 Xilion crystals, which together form the rectangular dial. These also lend the watch its bracelet-like appearance. Made out of high-quality stainless steel, the bezel settings of the crystals are practically invisible, giving the creation, which is somewhere between an item of jewellery and a timepiece, free rein to express itself. When pressed, the oval button bearing the Swarovski Swan logo illuminates these miniature crystals via a sophisticated mechanism. They light up in a shimmering shade of blue, displaying the time with breathtaking intensity for several seconds. The case is engraved with the Swanflower™, another recurrent motif at Swarovski, and is connected to a large white rubber strap with a stainless steel butterfly closure. Perfectly round, the strap can be adapted to different wrist sizes and also allows the watch to be placed on a special base that recharges it via an ingenious induction system. At the same time, this clean, contemporary watch is also transformed into a timepiece for the home…
Symbolising the synergy between futuristic design and technical precision, the “D:Light” is the very embodiment of Swarovski’s avant-garde spirit.