Vintage and neo-vintage Ikepod watches are beginning to garner more attention from the collector community and for good reason. The Swiss brand is most known for its round "pod" case shapes which resemble UFOs, stand out for being incredibly unique, imaginative and playful. Designer Marc Newson who co-founded the company in 1994 left a distinct brand identity. Analyzing Ikepod, one can easily draw parallels with the Apple Watch; another Newson design which was arguably his most successful and a product that went on to become the top selling wrist watch in history.

One of Newson's most striking creations is the Horizon model. According to his site the Horizon "makes reference to the ‘event horizon’ in astrophysics, the edge of a black hole and the moment when gravity becomes infinite, when both time and space disappear. Its reference to the mathematical end of time and space underscores the poetry and fleeting nature of timekeeping itself. The unique dial creates an optical illusion of appearing convex, thereby emphasizing the three-dimensional volume of the case." On offer is a near new old stock and complete set Horizon in 18k rose gold. We believe the rose dial of this art piece was its most elegant iteration. Our sources say that roughly 90 were cased in rose gold with about 20 in this case/dial configuration, making it a truly rare timepiece. For anyone who appreciates the dressier and creative side of collecting, this is the only example of this piece available so don't miss your chance!

Dial: Mint. Bezel: Only the lightest signs of use. There are a couple of micro scratches on the right area near the crown. Hands: Are matching. Case: Extremely clean with only the faintest sings of use. Correct signed crown. Bracelet: Correct rubber strap with rose gold hardware. Crystal: Clear. Accessories: Comes complete with its correct box, warranty paper, paper wallet, booklet and even includes two NOS straps ($620 in value). The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 1-year mechanical warranty.

Year/era: Mid 2000s Reference: HHR70 Serial: 6X Dimensions: 44mm wide, 17mm thickness. Note that these pieces wear much smaller on wrist. (Appearance is closer to 41mm when worn). Movement: Automatic ETA caliber 2892.