The partnership between metal master Johan Gustafsson and watchmaker Patrik Sjogren shapes creations such as theBifrost Isblå watch, inspired by the beauty of northern Scandinavia and the ancient Swedish tradition of Viking metalworking. The Scandinavian watch brand GoS Watches presented this year at Baselworld its new Bifrost Collection hand in hand with its prototype Isblå (ice blue).
Currently, the production of the modelIsblåIt is a reality and the brand is satisfied with the results obtained. HeBifrost watchIt is the first of its kind made indamascene steelor Damascus steel. One of the most expressive dress watches on the market, its size also allows it to fit the female wrist.
One of the main differences with respect to the brand's previous models is in the bezel of theBifrost watch. GoS Watcheswanted to emphasize the pattern of the dial to make it more refined. TheBifrost Collectionrepresents the first clockGoSCrafted in high contrast Damascus stainless steel. The case is made of this material as well as the back, which shows only part of the movement.
Johan Gustafsson invented and perfected the way of working with high-contrast damascene stainless steel during the fall of 2013. This material allows for the creation of more defined and intricate patterns and provides a step forward from the brand's previous models. Only a handful of blacksmiths have been successful in making pattern-welded stainless steel. However, Gustafsson has managed to work it to achieve the same effects as carbon-based steel. The needles of theBifrost IsblåThey are made of white gold in the shape of a sword similar to the Stockholm model. All hands and rings have been hand finished with polished bevels and a satin finish. The strap of theBifrost Isblå watchIt is made from soft, black nubuck leather. These strapsGoSHandcrafted are combined with a GoS stainless steel buckle, and are secured with screws to the case.
As with all watchesGoS, eachBifrost Isblå watchIt is a unique piece, and individually numbered. The initial modelsBifrost IsblåThey will be limited to 25 pieces, with new versions in additional colors, including two-tone gold/damaschino steel.
A mythological clock
Bifrostis the name of the sacred rainbow bridge in Norse mythology. The rainbow bridge was thought to connect the earth (Midgård) and the kingdom of the gods (Asgard). The dials of pos watchesGoSin tempered Damascus steel require natural light to generate their dynamic colors, in the same way that a rainbow appears only when light shines through humid air. Hetriskeleor triple spiral common in ancient Norse and Celtic culture. One of the most famous of these symbols is that it symbolizes the god Oden.
Features of the Gos Watches Bifrost watch
Case: High contrast Damascus stainless steel 42.5mmx9.5mm steel (5 ATM).
Width: 22mm.
Crystal: flat sapphire with AR coating.
Movement: Swiss automatic – A10 Soprod.
Dial: ice blue damascus steel.
Hands: hand-polished 18k white gold.
Crown: 8mm in damascus stainless steel.
Case Finish: Polished high contrast Damascus stainless steel with engraved GoS logo.
Strap: Handmade soft nubuck leather, equipped with GoS stainless steel buckle.
Each watch engraved with its production number.
Units: 25 pieces.
Two year warranty.
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