1. three unique or unusual design element
a. the red dial – normally the squares are raised, and this dial has the squares depressed, plus they are slanted.
b. hour indices – they are only partially filled (normal indices are usually filled with luminescence substance, precious metals, etc)
c. the sub-dial at 12 – there is a connector between the 0 and 15-second indices
2. name at least one of their design inspirations (field or activity or specific part or non-watch application or design)
I don’t have the slightest clue…. I take reference from RB, whose sub-dial at 12 and the hands share some similarities….. Hence, my wild guess is F1
3. guess the name of the new model
As my guess on #2 is F1, and because of the colour combination of the 2 sub-dials, which seem to match the colours on Sebastien Buemi’s helmet….. AP ROO Sebastien Buemi
4. guess the case and bezel material of one of the models in the range
Forged carbon with ceramic bezel
Rose gold with ceramic bezel
Platinum with ceramic bezel
5. name one of the two abstract design concepts that are used with great effect in the design of the watch (one is very evident from the sneak peak picture, the other is not so obvious in this crop)
The design of the hands is derived from the front wings of Toro Rosso F1 car. An example of this is perhaps the similar hand design in RB.
Another concept is the colour combination, derived from that of Sebastien Buemi’s helmet.
Thanks for the contest, it is not easy but definitely fun…. Tried my best, guys, haha
Wishing all a wonderful 2010!!