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Now, with the Freak [ X Crystalium ], that legacy moves into the realm of high-tech decorative arts. The rotating hour disc is made of Crystalium, a revolutionary material that fuses scientific precision with raw aesthetic expression. Here is how it is made.
At the core is ruthenium, a platinum-group metal known for its strength and shine— 10 times rarer than platinum. Over several days, it undergoes a slow, controlled vapour-deposition crystallisation process— the same way frost forms on glass. This process, which took years to perfect, results in natural, fractal-like crystal structures, impossible to duplicate, full of shimmering texture and microscopic complexity. Each disc is a one-off, a singular piece of material art. To heighten its effect, it is treated with a warm
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 73 2025