Raketa?s ?Big Zero? Makes a Grand Return
The new version of the Big Zero is a progression from its classic model but still retains the original bold design ? the 0 hour marker.
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Image: Raketa
Of the many different watches out there, the ones that stood the test of time are those that are ladened with history. One such watch is the Raketa ?Big Zero?, which has been relaunched recently to reflect the changing consumer tastes. The new version of the Big Zero is a progression from its classic model but still retains the original bold design.
The watch was first launched around the 1980s and the story goes that it was worn by Mikhail Gorbachev during his trip to Italy in 1985. As a public figure, Gorbachev was photographed by the press and the Big Zero was seen everywhere. While looking somewhat simple, the watch is anything but. One has to look beyond the surface to fully grasp the hidden meanings and appreciate the minute details that have been made.
Perhaps the most prominent and unique feature of the Big Zero can be found on the dial. At the 12 o?clock mark, the manufacture chose to start with 0 instead of the traditional numerals ?12?. By common standards, this is not a classic watch design but nonetheless, a radical design. Considering the happenings of that time, it was fitting.
When asked about what inspired this bold decision, old specialist of the Raketa factory answered that ?it is simply more logical t...
The post Raketa’s “Big Zero” Makes a Grand Return appeared first on LUXUO.
Image: Raketa
Of the many different watches out there, the ones that stood the test of time are those that are ladened with history. One such watch is the Raketa ?Big Zero?, which has been relaunched recently to reflect the changing consumer tastes. The new version of the Big Zero is a progression from its classic model but still retains the original bold design.
The watch was first launched around the 1980s and the story goes that it was worn by Mikhail Gorbachev during his trip to Italy in 1985. As a public figure, Gorbachev was photographed by the press and the Big Zero was seen everywhere. While looking somewhat simple, the watch is anything but. One has to look beyond the surface to fully grasp the hidden meanings and appreciate the minute details that have been made.
Perhaps the most prominent and unique feature of the Big Zero can be found on the dial. At the 12 o?clock mark, the manufacture chose to start with 0 instead of the traditional numerals ?12?. By common standards, this is not a classic watch design but nonetheless, a radical design. Considering the happenings of that time, it was fitting.
When asked about what inspired this bold decision, old specialist of the Raketa factory answered that ?it is simply more logical t...
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