A precious crystal shell holding
the most ethereal of the four dimensions, time.
T I M E B E C O M E S E M O T I O N
T I M E B E C O M E S E M O T I O N
T h E p E r f E CT C O M B I n aT I O n O f a n E S S E n T I a l d E S I g n
a n d T h E h I g h E S T q u a l I T y O f I Ta l I a n C r a f T S M a n S h I p.
T H E R H Y T H M O F T I M E
TAkTO means ‘rhythm’ in Esperanto, the universal language
built to connect everyone in the world.
Perfect harmony of shapes and essence
which articulates our life and becomes its soundtrack.
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a S O u l M a d E O f C R Y S T A L
The lightness of time is evoked by its transparency,
designed to convey essential beauty and unveil its purest soul.
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T h E S O u n d O f I T A L I A N V I R T U E
an entirely Made in Italy design piece.
Shaped by history. Inspired by style.
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T h E S O u n d O f I T A L I A N V I R T U E
a V a n T - g a r d E M I N I M A L I S M
Master clockmaking and avant-garde design,
perfection encapsulated in progress.
T W O S H E L L S H O L D I N G P E R F E C T I O N
T W O S H E L L S H O L D I N G P E R F E C T I O N
TakTO holds perfection in its hands,
innovation in its figure.
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E N C H A N T I N G o r c h e s t r a
Adagio
H 217cm L 68cm W 40cm
Vivace 24k gold plated
H 125cm L 66cm ø 23cm 17
Allegro
H 125cm L 66cm ø 23cm
C h O r d S O f a p E r f E C T S Y M P H O N Y
DLC CoateD gears anD pinions
Low CoeffiCient of friCtion
struCture in Low iron CrystaL gLass, 12mm thiCkness
supports in Low iron CrystaL gLass
seConDs markeD by a rounD Cut DiamonD
24k goLD pLateD (Vivace)
Graham escapement
suspension sprinG
invar pendulum rod
compensatinG tube for temperature error
reGulation by small weiGhts
stainless steel arbor
15 ball bearinGs
C h O r d S O f a p E r f E C T S Y M P H O N Y
Design
Gianfranco Barban
Engineering
Alessandro Rigotto
Photography
(p. 2-3, 7)
Alessio Comalli, Parma
(cover, p. 4, 10, 14-15, 17, 18)
Rossano B Maniscalchi, Firenze Serena Del Nero, Assistant
Michaela Oracova, Post-Production
(p. 9, 12, 16, 17)
Filippo Piantanida
Art Direction
Elita Design Studio
Translations
Nancy Greenleese, Roma
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