The “Cobra 427 Spirit” is a sports watch with a vintage soul, inspired by the elegant brutality and handcrafted details of the legendary Anglo-American muscle car. Its design celebrates power, lightness, and exclusivity with a striking yet refined look. A standout feature is the metallic blue dial, which evokes the classic paintwork of the Shelby Cobra with its white racing stripes.
Watch Name: “Cobra 427 Spirit”
1. General Concept:
The “Cobra 427 Spirit” is a sports watch with a vintage soul, inspired by the elegant brutality and handcrafted details of the legendary Anglo-American muscle car. The design celebrates power, lightness, and exclusivity with a striking yet refined look. The highlight is the metallic blue dial, which evokes the classic paint tone of the Shelby Cobra, particularly the versions featuring white racing stripes.
2. Case:
Material: Brushed titanium (reminiscent of the Cobra’s lightweight aluminum body).
Size: 42 mm diameter, 11 mm thickness.
Shape: Classic round profile with short, robust lugs, sculpted to mirror the muscular contours of the car's front end.
3. Dial:
Color: Deep metallic blue with a sunburst finish, reflecting light just like the Cobra’s hood in the sun.
Design: Minimalist yet aesthetically powerful.
No logo or text on the dial (minimalist DNA).
Markers: Applied brushed steel batons with small angled cuts, inspired by the dual headlights.
Hands: Tapered thickness, evoking the chrome side-exit exhausts—made of polished steel with a slight curve.
Seconds: Sub-dial at 9 o'clock, reminiscent of the car's side-mounted fuel gauge.
4. Crystal:
Slightly domed sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating.
5. Crown:
Style: Large and textured, recalling the racing-style fuel filler cap (common on the Cobra).
Position: Traditional placement, visually integrated into the robust case body.
6. Strap:
Material: Navy blue perforated leather with white stitching, echoing the car's sports seats.
Clasp: Brushed titanium buckle, featuring a simple, robust design. 7. Movement:
Type: Automatic mechanical.
Complications: Hours, minutes, and seconds on a sub-dial only.
Power reserve: 50 hours.
8. Case back:
Transparent case back, revealing the rotor engraved with the front grille design and the stylized number 427.
Side engraving: “Powered by Spirit. Born to Race.”
9. Aesthetics and Identity:
Vibe: Vintage power with raw elegance.
Audience: Classic American car lovers, automotive design enthusiasts, and collectors of timeless pieces.
Visual DNA: Metallic blue takes center stage—bold and striking, yet perfectly balanced by the clean design.
Product Details:
Color: Blue / White / Silver
Brand: 1i1
Size: Case diameter (without crown): 39 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Lug Size: 20 mm
Sapphire crystal / Size: 32.00*2.70 mm / AR coating
Movement: VK63 quartz movement
Water Resistance 5ATM/ 50M/ 5 bar
