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Argo Timepiece by Cesare Zuccaro

Argo Timepiece

Golden A' Design Award Winner 2020

Cesare Zuccaro's Argo Timepiece commands attention through its masterful orchestration of concentric geometry and refined chromatic restraint, presenting a dial architecture that spirals inward with hypnotic precision toward an implied gravitational center, the composition establishing immediate visual hierarchy through the interplay of cream-toned Arabic numerals positioned at the outermost peripheral ring against a deep slate blue ground reminiscent of payne's gray tempered with prussian blue undertones, the hour markers rendered in a warm ochre that suggests aged parchment or oxidized brass, creating thermal contrast against the cool dominant field, the compositional armature follows a logarithmic spiral that echoes the golden ratio's organic mathematics, with incised channels carving labyrinthine paths across the dial surface that suggest both astronomical instrumentation and meditative mandala formations, the luminosity emanates from careful three-dimensional modeling of the dial's terraced topography, where raking light from above creates subtle gradations of shadow within each concentric groove, amplifying the sense of engineered depth within the compressed vertical dimension of horological design, scattered across the spiral channels appear luminescent indices in pale cerulean and mint tones, functioning as secondary timekeeping markers while introducing chromatic punctuation that guides the eye along the compositional flow, the hands exhibit calculated material contrast with the silver-toned hour and minute indicators presenting refined elongated forms while the seconds hand introduces a striking chromatic accent in vermillion red that bisects the composition with dynamic energy, the polished steel case catches environmental light with specular highlights along its beveled edges, the blue leather strap visible at the composition's periphery harmonizes chromatically with the dial while contributing textural counterpoint through its visible grain pattern suggesting supple calfskin, the overall effect achieves contemplative sophistication through geometric rigor and material sensitivity

Argo by Gravithin is a timepiece whose design is inspired by a sextant. It features an engraved double dial, available in two shades, Deep Blue and Black Sea, in honor of the Argo ship mythical adventures. Its heart beats thanks to a Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement, while the sapphire glass and the strong 316L brushed steel ensure even more resistance. It is also 5ATM water-resistant. The watch is available in three different case colors (gold, silver, and black), two dial shades (Deep Blue and Black Sea) and six strap models, in two different materials.