REVISITING ONE OF D1 MILANO’S RECOGNIZABLE PLATFORMS THROUGH A MORE COMPACT FORM.

THE EXPERIMENT

This watch revisits one of D1 Milano’s most iconic and recognizable platforms through a more compact form. The original Polycarbon DNA remains: monochromatic color, lightweight construction, and a reduced visual language shaped through surface rather than excess detail. By refining the proportions into a 37mm case, the watch explores how scale changes the perception of the original object, creating a form that feels more controlled, contemporary, and refined while maintaining the identity of the platform.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

The redesigned 37mm case creates a more versatile fit while maintaining its distinctive octagonal geometry. The lightweight construction weighs just 44g, allowing the watch to sit comfortably throughout daily wear. A soft-touch coating gives the polycarbonate surface a warmer and more tactile feel, while the monochromatic ecru palette is applied consistently across the dial, bezel, case, and bracelet. The Seiko VJ21 quartz movement preserves the original Polycarbon DNA.

THE COLLECTION

POLYCARBON

Polycarbonate behaves differently from steel. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, more controlled surface. As a result, color appears more even, with less glare and greater consistency across the watch.

The material is lightweight, with a soft-touch coating that gives it a warmer, more tactile feel than metal or ceramic. This is why we use it as a core material. It gives us more control over how the watch looks and feels, allowing each design to be shaped through material, not just form.

REVISITING ONE OF D1 MILANO’S RECOGNIZABLE PLATFORMS THROUGH A MORE COMPACT FORM.

THE EXPERIMENT

This watch revisits one of D1 Milano’s most iconic and recognizable platforms through a more compact form. The original Polycarbon DNA remains: monochromatic color, lightweight construction, and a reduced visual language shaped through surface rather than excess detail. By refining the proportions into a 37mm case, the watch explores how scale changes the perception of the original object, creating a form that feels more controlled, contemporary, and refined while maintaining the identity of the platform.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

The redesigned 37mm case creates a more versatile fit while maintaining its distinctive octagonal geometry. The lightweight construction weighs just 44g, allowing the watch to sit comfortably throughout daily wear. A soft-touch coating gives the polycarbonate surface a warmer and more tactile feel, while the monochromatic grey palette is applied consistently across the dial, bezel, case, and bracelet. The Seiko VJ21 quartz movement preserves the original Polycarbon DNA.

THE COLLECTION

POLYCARBON

Polycarbonate behaves differently from steel. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, more controlled surface. As a result, color appears more even, with less glare and greater consistency across the watch.

The material is lightweight, with a soft-touch coating that gives it a warmer, more tactile feel than metal or ceramic. This is why we use it as a core material. It gives us more control over how the watch looks and feels, allowing each design to be shaped through material, not just form.

EXPLORING HOW DIFFERENT FINISHES AND MATERIALS CAN COEXIST WITHIN A SINGLE, CONTROLLED FORM.

THE EXPERIMENT

This watch explores how different finishes and materials can coexist within a single, controlled form. Matte polycarbonate creates a softer and more tactile surface, while the polished enamel-coated bezel introduces reflection, structure, and definition across the watch. Built on the Polycarbon platform, the result balances practicality, comfort, and refinement without disrupting the overall simplicity of the design.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

The lightweight polycarbonate case is finished with a soft-touch coating that creates a tactile feel on the wrist. Its light-absorbing surface reduces glare and allows the black finish to appear softer and more even across the watch. The polished enamel-coated bezel introduces a contrasting reflective surface, adding depth and interest to the matte construction. Polished enamel indexes and hands continue this contrast across the dial while maintaining the controlled balance of the overall design.

THE COLLECTION

POLYCARBON

Polycarbonate behaves differently from steel. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, more controlled surface. As a result, color appears more even, with less glare and greater consistency across the watch.

The material is lightweight, with a soft-touch coating that gives it a warmer, more tactile feel than metal or ceramic. This is why we use it as a core material. It gives us more control over how the watch looks and feels, allowing each design to be shaped through material, not just form.

THE ABSENCE OF VISUAL INFORMATION SHIFTS ATTENTION TOWARD COLOR, PROPORTION, AND FORM.

THE EXPERIMENT

This watch explores how much can be removed without losing function. Traditional watch elements such as indexes, minute tracks, numerals, and dial decoration have been stripped away, leaving only the components required to communicate time. The absence of visual information shifts attention toward color, proportion, and form. As a result, the watch begins to operate differently, functioning not only as a timepiece but as an object of personal expression. The result is a design where less information creates a stronger identity.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

The case and integrated bracelet are constructed from lightweight polycarbonate with a soft-touch finish that creates a warmer and more tactile feel than traditional metal construction. The material absorbs light rather than reflecting it, producing a more even and controlled appearance across the monochromatic black surface. The clean dial architecture reinforces this effect, allowing the contrasting seconds hand to become the primary point of visual interaction. Together, the materials and reduced design language create a watch that feels intentionally minimal.

THE COLLECTION

POLYCARBON

Polycarbonate behaves differently from steel. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, more controlled surface. As a result, color appears more even, with less glare and greater consistency across the watch.

The material is lightweight, with a soft-touch coating that gives it a warmer, more tactile feel than metal or ceramic. This is why we use it as a core material. It gives us more control over how the watch looks and feels, allowing each design to be shaped through material, not just form.

EXPLORING HOW DIFFERENT FINISHES AND MATERIALS CAN COEXIST WITHIN A SINGLE, CONTROLLED FORM.

THE EXPERIMENT

This watch explores how different finishes and materials can coexist within a single, controlled form. Matte polycarbonate creates a softer and more tactile surface, while the polished enamel-coated bezel introduces reflection, structure, and definition across the watch. Built on the Polycarbon platform, the result balances practicality, comfort, and refinement without disrupting the overall simplicity of the design.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

The lightweight polycarbonate case is finished with a soft-touch coating that creates a tactile feel on the wrist. Its light-absorbing surface reduces glare and allows the taupe finish to appear softer and more even across the watch. The polished enamel-coated bezel introduces a contrasting reflective surface, adding depth and interest to the matte construction. Polished enamel indexes and hands continue this contrast across the dial while maintaining the controlled balance of the overall design.

THE COLLECTION

POLYCARBON

Polycarbonate behaves differently from steel. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, more controlled surface. As a result, color appears more even, with less glare and greater consistency across the watch.

The material is lightweight, with a soft-touch coating that gives it a warmer, more tactile feel than metal or ceramic. This is why we use it as a core material. It gives us more control over how the watch looks and feels, allowing each design to be shaped through material, not just form.

EXPLORING HOW DIFFERENT FINISHES AND MATERIALS CAN COEXIST WITHIN A SINGLE, CONTROLLED FORM.

THE EXPERIMENT

This watch explores how different finishes and materials can coexist within a single, controlled form. Matte polycarbonate creates a softer and more tactile surface, while the polished enamel-coated bezel introduces reflection, structure, and definition across the watch. Built on the Polycarbon platform, the result balances practicality, comfort, and refinement without disrupting the overall simplicity of the design.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

The lightweight polycarbonate case is finished with a soft-touch coating that creates a tactile feel on the wrist. Its light-absorbing surface reduces glare and allows the black finish to appear softer and more even across the watch. The polished enamel-coated bezel introduces a contrasting reflective surface, adding depth and interest to the matte construction. Polished enamel indexes and hands continue this contrast across the dial while maintaining the controlled balance of the overall design.

THE COLLECTION

POLYCARBON

Polycarbonate behaves differently from steel. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, more controlled surface. As a result, color appears more even, with less glare and greater consistency across the watch.

The material is lightweight, with a soft-touch coating that gives it a warmer, more tactile feel than metal or ceramic. This is why we use it as a core material. It gives us more control over how the watch looks and feels, allowing each design to be shaped through material, not just form.

THE ABSENCE OF VISUAL INFORMATION SHIFTS ATTENTION TOWARD COLOR, PROPORTION, AND FORM.

THE EXPERIMENT

This watch explores how much can be removed without losing function. Traditional watch elements such as indexes, minute tracks, numerals, and dial decoration have been stripped away, leaving only the components required to communicate time. The absence of visual information shifts attention toward color, proportion, and form. As a result, the watch begins to operate differently, functioning not only as a timepiece but as an object of personal expression. The result is a design where less information creates a stronger identity.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

The case and integrated bracelet are constructed from lightweight polycarbonate with a soft-touch finish that creates a warmer and more tactile feel than traditional metal construction. The material absorbs light rather than reflecting it, producing a more even and controlled appearance across the monochromatic grey surface. The clean dial architecture reinforces this effect, allowing the contrasting seconds hand to become the primary point of visual interaction. Together, the materials and reduced design language create a watch that feels intentionally minimal.

THE COLLECTION

POLYCARBON

Polycarbonate behaves differently from steel. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, more controlled surface. As a result, color appears more even, with less glare and greater consistency across the watch.

The material is lightweight, with a soft-touch coating that gives it a warmer, more tactile feel than metal or ceramic. This is why we use it as a core material. It gives us more control over how the watch looks and feels, allowing each design to be shaped through material, not just form.

EXPLORING HOW DIFFERENT FINISHES AND MATERIALS CAN COEXIST WITHIN A SINGLE, CONTROLLED FORM.

THE EXPERIMENT

This watch explores how different finishes and materials can coexist within a single, controlled form. Matte polycarbonate creates a softer and more tactile surface, while the polished enamel-coated bezel introduces reflection, structure, and definition across the watch. Built on the Polycarbon platform, the result balances practicality, comfort, and refinement without disrupting the overall simplicity of the design.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

The lightweight polycarbonate case is finished with a soft-touch coating that creates a tactile feel on the wrist. Its light-absorbing surface reduces glare and allows the warm grey finish to appear softer and more even across the watch. The polished enamel-coated bezel introduces a contrasting reflective surface, adding depth and interest to the matte construction. Polished enamel indexes and hands continue this contrast across the dial while maintaining the controlled balance of the overall design.

THE COLLECTION

POLYCARBON

Polycarbonate behaves differently from steel. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, more controlled surface. As a result, color appears more even, with less glare and greater consistency across the watch.

The material is lightweight, with a soft-touch coating that gives it a warmer, more tactile feel than metal or ceramic. This is why we use it as a core material. It gives us more control over how the watch looks and feels, allowing each design to be shaped through material, not just form.