Laurent Picciotto needs no introduction and his influence in the watchmaking industry

needs no explanation. So when I saw his name on out client list for our Ianos

Mihanikos pre-order, my surprise, anxiety and happiness reached peak levels!

And when Laurent Picciotto tells you he believes in your brand and wants to make a

special edition for Chronopassion, there is only one word you can say: Yes!

Without further ado, it is with great pleasure, honour and a significant sense of

disbelief that we introduce the Ianos Mihanikos Chronopassion edition, a watch that

is both Greek in design and inspiration but very Parisian in looks, to be sold

exclusively by Chronopassion.

For this edition, we wanted to present a more modern look for the Mihanikos inspired

by Parisian colours and atmosphere while retaining all those elements that have

made it so loved amongst our clients and collectors.

Keeping the original design elements and changing the dial to a cool, contemporary

grey and the hands to a classic black, the Mihanikos is modernized while keeping its

distinct appearance and character steeped in Greek diving history, presenting a

rugged, uniquely designed diver for people who are looking for something different.

Each component of the Mihanikos has been designed with a specific inspiration in

mind and the attention to detail is unparalleled.

The case is designed to signify, in combination with the bezel, the image of the

scaphandre and its front window. From the side, the curved design simulates a soft

round sponge which is what the divers endangered their lives for.

The midsection have been designed as a band around the watch, simulating a three

piece construction of the watch, signifying the pieced construction of the original

diving suits.

The strap channel incorporates the strap into the watch design affording unmatched

comfort and security.

The wide minimal bezel further simulates the porthole effect of the scaphandre,

bringing the gaze into the dial and is made from a single piece of steel to simulate the

ruggedness of old diving uniforms.

The dial, simple in design offers a plethora of diving inspired elements from the diving

stone indexes to the date window at 12, while the small seconds is designed after the

air pumps used by the first divers.

Finally, the Mihanikos traditional song is inscribed in the flange of the watch

encapsulating what the diver life was about – stoic contemplation of a hard life and

bravery in the face of death.