BASELNEWS 2010Red, Green or Yellow: de GRISOGONO INSTRUMENTO N° UNO
It was known for its understated nature, powerful lines and daring shape. But nobody had ever yet suspected the first watch designed by Fawaz Gruosi in 2000 of eccentricity. For its 10th birthday, Instrumento N° Uno shows up in vividly colored versions. On the men’s model, the green, red, or yellow colours of the hands, the Arabic hour numerals and the dual time-zone indices are matched by overstitching in the same shade on the alligator strap.
The feminine variations lend a fresh and mischievous touch to the curving square case in blackened steel. The green, blue or pink sapphires set on the case frame dials punctuated with colourful accents and Pop Art style stingray straps. These dynamic, playful design elements enliven an iconic model housing a mechanical self-winding movement that drives two eminently useful and pleasantly readable dual time-zone and large date complications.