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Introducing the Isotope Flyway Fata Morgana

Blending optical illusion with craftsmanship, Isotope introduces a timepiece that captures the elusive shimmer of a mirage in polished titanium.
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British independent watchmaker Isotope has unveiled its latest creation, the Flyway Fata Morgana, a limited-edition model that merges a refined design with visual illusion. Drawing inspiration from the natural phenomenon in which the horizon blurs and reality seems to dissolve, the new Flyway embodies Isotope’s bold approach to watchmaking—one that transforms light, texture, and motion into a captivating display of craftsmanship.

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Flyway Fata Morgana

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The mirror-polished titanium dial reflects light in shifting tones, appearing both tangible and elusive, much like the atmospheric illusion it evokes. Heat-blued "Lacrima" hands, filled with Superluminova for night-time readability, glide across the surface with sharp precision, ensuring legibility amid the ever-changing reflections. Protecting the dial is a hyperbolic paraboloid crystal with anti-reflective coating.

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Flyway Fata Morgana

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The case is crafted from three-piece 316L stainless steel and features a combination of polished, brushed, and sandblasted finishes.Water-resistant to 100 meters, it measures  36mm in diameter and 12.3mm thick. Buyers can choose between two Swiss-made automatic movements. The first option is the Landeron, offering a 40-hour power reserve an accuracy of . Operating with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, it is distinguished by a customized decoration with blued screws, perlage, and Côtes de Genève, and provides an accuracy of -12/+12 seconds per day.

The second option is the La Joux Perret G101 Soigné Movement, with a 68-hour power reserve. Running  28,800 vibrations per hour and tested in four positions for an accuracy of ±7 seconds/day, its high finishing includes a custom Isotope Lacrima rotor. 

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Flyway Fata Morgana

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Limited to 100 pieces, the Flyway Fata Morgana is now available at www.isotopewatches.com. Pricing is marked at £1,496 (La Joux Perret movement) and at £1,200 (Landeron movement).
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