PROJEKT 01 - VARIANT "G1"

Projekt 01’s case is crafted like literally no other watch out there. Forged from 316L stainless steel, the case is not made using typical milling and machining processes at all, though the process is in fact industrial and rather old-school: die casting steel. Why? Well, because they said it couldn’t (and shouldn’t) be done. And because the desired result was one where the case would boast practically no finishing or embellishment, and instead feature a uniform, industrial, heavy-duty steel tool-like appearance with a specific texture that can only be produced when injecting molten steel into a cast form. It’s neither matte nor frosted, but somewhere in between. And as rough as it looks, it’s unexpectedly soft to the touch. It’s simply die-cast steel in all its industrial glory; an antithesis to the neatly polished and delicately satin-brushed finishes you’d find in just about every other watch.

The strap also plays a major role in making the Projekt–01 so effortless to wear. Inspired by outdoor gear (and a certain connected watch), it’s been developed by kollokium as the perfect finishing touch. With just the right amount of elasticity to keep it securely on the wrist without getting too tight and the kind of breathability that makes it quick to dry, it’s a utilitarian’s dream. It consists of a single strap with a hook fastening system and stitched loops to easily adjust the size on the go.