British independent Isotope and Geneva-based Direnzo have announced their first collaboration: a 40-piece edition of the DRZ 08 Cosmonaire GMT. Developed from a conversation between friends three years ago, the project combines design elements from both brands on the platform of Direnzo’s first GMT. Drawing on the industrial design of the 1960s and 1970s, the watch pairs an elliptical bezel with a layered grey dial. A laser-engraved panier pattern sits beneath glossy lacquer, complemented by heat-blued steel hands and cardinal indices, applied hour markers, and white Super-LumiNova.
The Isotope × Direnzo DRZ 08 Cosmonaire launches on 21 November 2026 at 15:00 CET, with delivery expected in mid-January 2027. Pre-sale pricing is CHF 1,350, rising to a retail price of CHF 1,400. A limited UK allocation will be offered through Isotope, with additional availability through Direnzo. Worldwide production is limited to 40 watches.
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Production is limited to 100 watches annually, with the inaugural series individually numbered 001 to 100. The Formex Essence Ceramica Dark Matter Redshift is priced at CAD $5,500 on the ceramic bracelet and is available through the Formex Online Boutique and select authorized retailers. First shipments are expected at the end of November 2026. A three-year international warranty is included.
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