Crystal Clocks Collection T I M E B E C O M E S E M O T I O N Takto is the perfect combination of an essential design and the highest quality of Italian craftsmanship. THE RHYTHM OF TIME Takto mean ‘rhythm’ in Esperanto, the universal language built to connect everyone in the world Takto is a musical rhythm, harmony of shapes and essence which articulates our life and becomes its soundtrack. 5 A SOUL MADE OF C R Y S TA L Takto is a precious crystal shell holding the most ethereal of the four dimensions. The lightness of time is evoked by its transparency, designed to convey essential beauty and unveil its purest soul. 6 T H E sou n d of I TA L I A N V I R T U E Takto is a Made in Italy design piece. Shaped by history. Inspired by style. 8 A V AN T - G A R D E M I N I M A L I S M Takto is master clockmaking and avant-garde design, perfection encapsulated in progress. TWO SHELLS HOLDING PERFECTION Takto holds perfection in its hands, innovation in its figure. 13 E N C H A N T I N G o r c h e s t r a Adagio Allegro H 217cm L 68cm W 40cm H 125cm L 66cm ø 23cm Vivace 24k gold finishing H 125cm L 66cm ø 23cm 17 chord S O F A P E R F E C T S Y M P H O N Y Graham escapement DLC coated gears and pinions Suspension spring Low coefficient of friction Invar pendulum rod Structure in low iron crystal glass, 12mm thickness Compensating tube for temperature error Supports in low iron crystal glass Regulation by small weights 24k gold plated Stainless steel arbor Seconds marked by a round cut diamond 15 ball bearings Design Gianfranco Barban Engineering Alessandro Rigotto Photography (p. 2-3, 7) Alessio Comalli, Parma (cover, p. 4, 10, 14-15, 17, 18) Rossano B Maniscalchi, Firenze Serena Del Nero, Assistant Michaela Oracova, Post-Production (p. 9, 12, 16, 17) Filippo Piantanida Art Direction Elita Design Studio Translations Nancy Greenleese, Roma Manufactured and Distributed by B.lab Italia srl Via Marmolada, 20 Gallarate VA, Italy t +39 0331 774445 [email protected] www.takto.it Printed in Italia | April 2014