GT 2000
The “2000GT Heritage” is a watch with a Japanese soul, celebrating the technological sophistication and fluid design of the sports car that put Japan on the global automotive map: the Toyota 2000GT (1967–1970). Conceived with a clean white dial, it conveys purity of form and function, much like the car itself. The restrained, almost Zen elegance of the original model serves as the guiding principle behind this design.
Toyota 2000GT (1967–1970), one of Japan’s most iconic cars, with a white dial and silver hands:
Watch Name: “2000GT Heritage”
1. General Concept:
The “2000GT Heritage” is a minimalist watch with a Japanese soul, celebrating the technological sophistication and fluid design of the sports car that put Japan on the global automotive map. With a clean white dial, it conveys purity of form and function, just like the car itself. The restrained, almost Zen-like elegance of the original model serves as the guiding principle of this design.
2. Case:
Material: Hand-polished 904L stainless steel.
Size: 39 mm diameter, 9.8 mm thickness — elegant and discreet.
Shape: Round with smooth transitions, like the aerodynamic contours of the 2000GT.
Bezel: Thin and beveled, highlighting the dial the way the car’s pop-up headlights emphasize its front end.
3. Dial:
Color: Matte pearl white (reminiscent of the car’s “Silky White” paint).
Texture: Smooth, with a slightly opalescent finish that reflects light subtly.
Design:
No logo, numerals, or unnecessary markings — pure minimalism.
Slim applied silver indices, recalling the metallic details of the dashboard.
Small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, circular and deep like the cockpit speedometer.
4. Hands:
Style: Silver sword-shaped hands with a mirror-polished finish.
Design: Balanced and lightweight, evoking Japanese precision and visual harmony.
5. Crystal:
Material: Domed sapphire crystal, with a slight side curvature inspired by the wraparound windshield of the 2000GT.
Treatment: Double anti-reflective coating.
6. Crown:
Style: Small, with textured details inspired by the car’s alloy wheels.
7. Strap:
Material: Ice-white leather inspired by the upholstery of the Japanese-market 2000GT.
Clasp: Simple, with a discreet brushed finish.
8. Movement:
Type: High-precision mechanical movement.
Complications: Hours, minutes, and small seconds only.
Power Reserve: 42 hours.
9. Case Back:
Style: Transparent sapphire case back, with a stylized rotor reminiscent of the 2000GT’s wooden steering wheel.
Engraving: “Limited Tribute to the Legend. 2000GT | Japan 1967.”
10. Visual Identity and Aesthetics:
Mood: Balance, lightness, precision, and history.
Audience: Collectors, enthusiasts of Japanese culture, and fans of clean automotive design.
Distinguishing Feature: One of the few minimalist watches capable of evoking Japanese emotion through a white dial — a challenge met with elegance.
Product Details:
Color: 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
