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Making of an Icon
HIGH-END TIMEPIECE
RETOUCHING
This Seamaster project was approached as equipment, not ornament. The goal was to present the watches as they exist in use—confident, readable, and composed under pressure.
Retouching decisions were guided by durability and presence rather than visual drama. Steel surfaces were kept grounded and tactile, preserving weight and texture without softening the watches’ character. Edges, bezel markings, and bracelet articulation were clarified to reinforce their engineered nature.
The dials were treated with restraint. Contrast and lume were adjusted for clarity at a glance, maintaining legibility without relying on artificial punch. Reflections were controlled to suggest depth and atmosphere while keeping the watches anchored in a real-world setting.
The final imagery emphasizes reliability and intent.
Timepieces designed to perform, shown without unnecessary distraction.
An icon refined, not reimagined.
This project focused on preserving the Santos’ unmistakable silhouette while refining the way light moves across its surfaces. The goal was not to dramatize the form, but to let the geometry speak — squared case, exposed screws, and integrated bracelet rendered with quiet confidence.
Metal finishes were balanced to emphasize structure rather than shine. Brushed planes were kept disciplined and directional, while polished elements were softened just enough to maintain depth without visual noise. The result is a surface language that feels precise, intentional, and timeless.
On the dial, contrast was tuned for legibility and calm. Roman numerals, blued hands, and the sapphire crystal were balanced to avoid glare, allowing the watch to read effortlessly at any scale.
A design shaped by history, finished for the present.
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