Antonio Fazio aka "Ato" is an Italian art director and designer, born in Switzerland in 1984. He studied graphic and product design at Eracom in Lausanne and graduated in 2010. He has lived, worked and lectured in Paris, New York, Milan and is now based in Lausanne. He collaborates with brands such as Prada, Versace, Maserati, Swatch, Hennessy, Adidas, the NBA and Eterna, to name a few.
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Swatch / Sistem–51
Introduction / Part 1
Country: Switzerland
Released: 2013
Role: Design Coordinator of the Artistic and Technical development for the entire S51 project.
Released: 2013
Role: Design Coordinator of the Artistic and Technical development for the entire S51 project.
Duties: Concept, Research, Form Study, Graphic Design, Product Design, Product Identity, Watch Movement Concept, Material Development, Packaging Design.
The Sistem–51 is more than a simple watch, it is a revolution and considered as the most innovative technological achievement of the last decade in the watch industry.
The automatic (self-winding) mechanical movement made from only 51 components is a real engineering feat.
It is the first and only mechanical movement ever made whose assembly is 100% automated.
The automatic (self-winding) mechanical movement made from only 51 components is a real engineering feat.
It is the first and only mechanical movement ever made whose assembly is 100% automated.