Yvan Arpa’s “Coprolite” is a fun watch made from fossilized dinosaur excrement. Not trying to gross you out but, yes, dinosaur doo-doo. The maker has an extremely creative process whereby he sublimates controversial materials and harnesses untamed elements in his pieces. Rust, dust, and toad skin are turned into luxury icons, while lightning furiously engraves its mark on bare steel.
Sporting a muted, simple aesthetic, the dial is free of clutter and simple features hour, minute and seconds hands. The dial is framed by a round case sculpted in stainless steel grade 316 and is weathered to complement the fossilized doo-doo of the dial face.
Being a family-friendly blog, let’s just say that contrary to the makers’ tagline, this watch is not made of sh*t…..
specs on Artya’s Coprolite…
• self-winding mechanical movement
• hour, minute and second functions
• 42 hour power reserve
• oversized, 50mm case
• open casebook with mineral glass
• water resistance to 30 meters
• strap fabricated from toad skin
