Toledano & Chan Presents a Meteorite Timepiece for TimeForArt 2024

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As a seasoned collector of unique timepieces and a frequent visitor to the iconic Whitney Museum, I find myself utterly captivated by this Toledano & Chan B/1M prototype. The Brutalist-inspired design, with its nod towards the Breuer-designed window of the Whitney Museum, resonates deeply with my appreciation for modern architecture.

Working together with the Swiss Institute, Toledano & Chan recently revealed a fresh Brutalist-inspired B/1M watch for this year’s TimeForArt auction. (Paraphrased)

The “M” in its name, representing “meteorite,” is reflected in the design’s unique, asymmetrical shape, which bears resemblance to a distinctive window from the Marcel Breuer-designed Whitney Museum building in New York City.

The watch is immersed in a color palette of cement and slate gray. It boasts a composition made from meteorites, stretching from the watch case to the lugs. To complement its color scheme, this unique piece comes with an ostrich leather strap in a matching tone, creating an interesting contrast between the textured case and the visual aspect of the strap.

According to a recent Instagram update from Toledano & Chan, their brand plans to unveil a restricted number of B/1M models sometime next year. They’ve shared that while the final product will retain the fundamental design of the prototype, it will showcase some notable differences.

In December, the unique Toledano & Chan B/1M prototype will be up for auction at the special TimeForArt event, which is being held in conjunction with The Phillips New York Watch Auction: XI. For further details, visit the official TimeForArt website.

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2024-10-03 07:55