Zenith reprises its partnership with Argentinian-Spanish optical artist Felipe Pantone to create the new Defy Extreme Felipe Pantone , a limited edition colorful chronograph with a metallic dial that reflects light with micro-engraved iridescence .
PANTONE COMBINES COLOR , METALLIC COMPONENTS and mathematically conceived shapes to generate optical illusions on the Defy ’ s dial .
To create the dial ’ s colorful effect , Zenith reproduced a process Pantone has used frequently in his Planned Iridescence art installations . Zenith technicians started with a clear sapphire disk as the dial ’ s base and then applied hidden , micro-engraved patterns measuring only 100 nanometres deep . The patterns reflect light , creating a rainbow of colors that shift with the light .
You ’ ll see shifting colors on the hands as well . Zenith finishes the chronograph ’ s minute counter with a graduated scale of colors , where each minute is segmented by a different tone . The chronograph ’ s second counter mimics a moiré effect with its thin , concentric black and white lines .
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