The Project Z watches set themselves apart through both spirit and form. Core to the collection is the material Zalium, a proprietary alloy comprising primarily zirconium and aluminium, that’s known for its ultra-hardiness. Emanating a unique tone that’s several shades lighter that gun-metal, Zalium is rated to be tougher than titanium but extremely light. It is also notoriously hard to machine – one cannot simply stamp out a case from Zalium, but instead, needs to fastidiously machine it from an ingot.
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