Anoma’s A1 Slate Watch Features A Lacquered Black Dial

The next chapter of its debut timepiece.

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Last June, independent watch brand Anoma made its debut with the A1 — an intriguing wristwatch characterized by a rounded triangular case. Following the successful launch and delivery of the first series, Anoma now reveals the next chapter to that model: the A1 Slate, featuring a black lacquered dial.

“Our goal was to create a design that is pure and understated, with a timeless elegance,“ states Matteo Violet Vianello, Anoma’s founder and GPHG academy member, explaining that “In a world of endless color variations, we found power in returning to black – a color that embodies both bold presence and ultimate discretion.”

The dial arrives in a vertically-brushed finish with black-laquered triangular patterns, which creates an intriguing effect allowing the watch face to shift from a smooth glossy black to a nuanced two-tone look.

It boasts a 39mm stainless steel case that wears surprisingly slim on the wrist – thanks to its curved, lug-less design – the timekeeper features the same sculptural form as the first Anoma A1 model, inspired by a Charlotte Perriand coffee table from the 1950s.

Starting March 10, 2 p.m. GMT/ 10 a.m. ET, the Anoma A1 Slate will be available to order via the brand’s website.

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Zoe Leung is a Senior Editor at Hypebeast, where she has been shaping the publication’s coverage of horology, art, design, and culture since 2023. Her extensive watch reporting spans exclusive manufacture visits with Maisons like Zenith, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Grand Seiko, as well as insightful conversations with industry leaders and artisans. Beyond watches, she regularly spotlights international creatives and cultural phenomena, utilizing her knowledge of global music and entertainment subcultures to deliver narratives that explore the worldwide influence of contemporary visual storytelling and cross-cultural artistry.

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