Blackout
Geneva, Switzerland · Est. 2009
Founded by Blackout Concept team
Blackout Watches — 'Luxury sports watchmaking, now within your reach.' Pioneering a bold fusion of aerospace-grade materials, stealth aesthetics and Swiss mechanical movements, Blackout creates high-performance sport watches that make professional-grade specifications accessible to a broader audience of enthusiasts.
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Blackout Concept — Blackout Concept is the brand's Geneva-assembled statement-watch lane, centered on XP1 flying-tourbillon tonneau watches in forged carbon or grade 5 titanium with vivid colour executions. Key references: XP1 Tourbillon LT Black, XP1 Tourbillon LT Blue, XP1 Tourbillon Ti.
Timeline
- 2009 — Founded in Paris, France as a luxury watch customisation studio
- 2012 — Gained attention for all-black DLC-treated Rolex and Panerai conversions
- 2018 — Expanded into original timepiece design alongside customisation services
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackout
- What does Blackout do?
- Blackout specialises in blacking out luxury timepieces with DLC coating, creating monochrome versions of iconic watches, and also produces original designs.
- Is Blackout a watch brand or customiser?
- Both — Blackout began as a customisation studio for existing luxury watches and has expanded to produce its own original timepieces.
- What brands does Blackout customise?
- Blackout Concept is known for customising luxury watches from brands including Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, and Panerai, among others. Their signature treatment involves DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating and other modifications that transform watches with a stealthy, all-black aesthetic.
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