Kollokium Projekt 02 Variant C

Opening Context
Kollokium approaches contemporary mechanical watchmaking through construction rather than convention. With Projekt 02, that philosophy moves beyond the distinctive pin-based architecture of Projekt 01 and into something more topographical. Variant C combines a 39.5 mm die-cast 316L stainless steel monobloc case with a dial assembled as a physical landscape, turning depth, colour and manufacturing process into the defining elements of the watch.

Why This Reference Matters
The centre of Projekt 02 is its extraordinary three-dimensional dial. Rather than relying on a conventional flat surface, it is constructed from 67 individual plates stacked across nine vertical colour-tone layers. The result is a genuine topographical landscape, with colour and elevation working together to create depth that changes according to viewing angle and light. This layered construction gives Variant C its identity and continues Kollokium’s interest in treating the dial as an object rather than simply a surface. Beneath it sits the automatic La Joux-Perret Calibre G101, providing a practical mechanical foundation and approximately 68 hours of power reserve.

On the Wrist
At 39.5 mm, Projekt 02 occupies an approachable contemporary size, but its presence comes as much from the depth of the dial and monobloc construction as from its diameter. The stacked layers create constantly changing visual relationships as the wrist moves, making the watch particularly rewarding when viewed from oblique angles rather than directly from above. The die-cast steel case retains Kollokium’s deliberately industrial character, while the turquoise blue elastic textile strap adds colour and informality. Its die-cast steel hook buckle continues the same functional design language throughout the watch.

Condition & Transparency
This example is configured with a 39.5 mm die-cast 316L stainless steel monobloc case, turquoise blue elastic textile strap and die-cast steel hook buckle. Its three-dimensional topographical dial is constructed from 67 individual plates stacked across nine vertical colour-tone layers. It is powered by the automatic La Joux-Perret Calibre G101, with an approximately 68-hour power reserve. No specific information regarding cosmetic condition, box and papers, provenance or previous servicing has been provided, and these details therefore remain unconfirmed rather than assumed.

Why It Belongs in a Collection
Projekt 02 Variant C suits a collector interested in contemporary independent watchmaking where experimentation is focused on construction and visual experience rather than traditional complication. Its interest lies in how familiar components have been reconsidered: the case is die-cast, the dial becomes a layered landscape, and the industrial character of the manufacturing process is deliberately left visible. Within a broader collection, it offers a useful contrast to watches defined by precious metals, classical finishing or historical references. This is contemporary watch design comfortable speaking in its own language.

Closing
The Kollokium Projekt 02 Variant C is best understood as a study in dimension. Its 67 individual dial plates and nine layers of colour turn the space beneath the crystal into a physical landscape, while the die-cast steel monobloc case provides an appropriately industrial frame. Supported by the La Joux-Perret G101, it is an unconventional mechanical watch whose character comes not from complication, but from the way its components are imagined, constructed and experienced.