Antonio Fazio, aka “ato”, is an Italian art director and designer born in Switzerland in 1984.
A graduate of Eracom Lausanne (2010), he has lived, worked, and lectured across Paris, New York, and Milan, and is now based in Zürich. His work spans fashion, luxury, and sport, with clients including Prada, Versace, Maserati, Swatch, Hennessy, Adidas and the NBA.
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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.