Male watches Robot Graphic Analog Black

Robot Graphic Analog Black belongs to the Graphic collection, which pays tribute to Czech design. The watch’s main, eye-catching feature is its distinctive two-layer dial, inspired by digital displays. Its original design, as well as the shape of the hands, was created by leading Czech typographer Radek Siduna. He drew inspiration from the design of the 1970s. The watch’s features make it suitable for everyday wear.

The Graphic Analog collection pays tribute to the prominent Czech graphic designer Jiří Rathouský. His typography is closely associated with wayfinding systems in buildings, housing estates and Prague’s public transport network, where easy navigation and time play an important role.
Although the Analog model has conventional hands, at first glance it playfully resembles a digital mechanical watch from the era before LED and crystal displays. It also has a clear design connection to Elektročas/Pragotron flip clocks and information boards, associated with the system of flipping panels or cards familiar from railway stations, airports and the Prague metro.

The Robot Graphic Analog Black model has a two-layer black dial. Cut-outs in the dial replace conventional hour and minute markers, revealing the lower layer with its prominent numerals. The lower layer of the dial is luminescent, improving legibility in low-light conditions. The design is complemented by luminescent white rectangular hands that stand out against the dark background, and a contrasting seconds hand.
The dial is protected by a spherical sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating, offering high scratch resistance and excellent legibility in direct light. Sapphire is also used for the case back, through which the movement can be observed.
The watch is powered by a Swiss mechanical movement with automatic winding, the La Joux-Perret G100, with a power reserve of up to 68 hours. The movement operates at a frequency of 28800 vibrations per hour and offers winding via the crown, a stop-seconds function when setting the time (hacking) and a date at the 3 o’clock position.
The steel case with black PVD treatment is paired with a black leather-lined textile strap, finished with a pin buckle. The strap has a quick-release system, making it easy to change without tools. The case has a distinctive construction: the movement is fitted from the dial side, and the sides of the case are decorated with custom-made screws referencing the Robot logo.

The model has a water resistance of 50 m, so it can withstand everyday contact with water, such as rain and handwashing. The case diameter is 42 mm, making the watch a suitable choice for those with larger wrists, while also fitting most men’s wrists.

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