Kratistos Uati Tapulima by Costis is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Mamanu Uati Competition Category.

UʻameaUati· 2026

Kratistos Uati Tapulima

by Costis

Client: Kratistos by Costis

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Uati Category

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The Design

About Kratistos Uati Tapulima

O le Kratistos o se uati tapulima na musuia e ni autu faasolopito o le taʻitaʻiga. E fā ni faʻamau na vaneina, ua faia i le foliga o nifo malosi o le leona, e faʻafesoʻotaʻi ai le fusi paʻu i le pusa o le uati. O nei faʻamau e mau ai le uati i luga o le tapulima, e faʻaopoopo ai le faigofie ma le mafanafana, ma taofia ai le pusa mai le taavale solo. O le pusa e maua i le uʻamea sili ona lelei (stainless steel) ma le titanium, faʻatasi ai ma se fusi paʻu Falani e maua i ni lapoʻa se tolu. O se masini otometi Suiselani, o se tioata safaia faʻalua le lapotopoto, ma faʻailoga susulu i le pogisa e faʻamaeʻaina ai le mamanu. O lomiga taʻitasi e faʻatapulaʻaina, ma o faʻamau e manaʻomia ai galuega tufuga faʻaeteete.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Kratistos Uati Tapulima, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Kratistos Uati Tapulima e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Kratistos Uati Tapulima ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The standout feature of Kratistos watch is how the leather strap integrates with the case. Four sculpted lugs, inspired by male lion fangs, a symbol of royalty, define its bold character. These fangs, both functional and symbolic, secure the watch to the wrist like the grasp of a lion, ensuring stability and comfort while preventing the case from rolling. Protected by an international patent, each edition is strictly limited.
Dimensions & Packaging: Case Diameter: 40mm, Length:56mm, Height: 11.50mm
Materials: Steel Case SST316L & Titanium2
Movement: Sellita SW300-1b, Automatic, Self-winding - 3 hands, 28'800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), 25 jewels
Typical power reserve: up to 56 hours (Sellita specifications)
2-year guarantee
Water resistance 5 ATM
3 sizes leather strap with interchangeable pins & deployment clasp
Top sapphire crystal, double domed, with anti-reflection treatment
Case back with separate coin
Dial with Super-Luminova indexes
Hour & minute & red second hands
Limited Edition numbers 1/323
Swiss made
Tags: wrist watch, lion fangs, kratistos, grasp, lion, tiger, fits perfectly, to the strongest, lion bite
Production Technology: The fusion of history and function began with a hand-drawn sketch, leading to the meticulous prototype in 18K yellow gold crafted in Valenza, Italy. After extensive research, a partner in Biel, Switzerland was selected for production. The finished watch is offered in stainless steel and Titanium II, paired with a French-made leather strap. Each set of lugs requires meticulous artisanal effort, and the design supports diverse material combinations to suit individual tastes.
Design Challenge: Designing a historically inspired watch posed the risk of crossing into kitsch. Maintaining functional upgrades without compromising aesthetics presented a delicate balance, as even a millimeter of change could impact the overall look. Additionally, producing and adapting the titanium lugs to the case required intricate, multi-stage manufacturing techniques, making this aspect especially challenging.
Research: I conducted in depth qualitative research to create a watch perfectly suited to the character of its wearer. I explored the life of Alexander the Great in books, visited museums, and consulted historians, archaeologists, and art curators. Attending the Hong Kong Watch Fair and speaking to experts in Milan, New York, Los Angeles, and Shanghai broadened my insight. In Switzerland, I tackled the complex integration of the fangs, the royal symbol of power, into the case. My findings revealed a demand for simple yet pioneering products.
Inspiration: Few individuals in history have truly earned the title Great or are celebrated for their visionary approach to internationalization. Alexander the Great, undefeated in his lifetime, was revered during his era and has become a legendary figure admired by over half the world population. This made me wonder: if Alexander lived today and asked me to design a watch reflecting his qualities as a modern leader, how would I approach it?
Project Duration: The project started in Athens in June 2019, with the designs and European and international copyrights, was paused during the Corona virus period, and was completed in Biel in February 2025.
Operation Flow: Kratistos is a wristwatch inspired by history, engineered for functionality, and crafted with Swiss precision. Its adaptable design allows for a variety of materials, making it appealing across cultures. Interchangeable leather straps offer the wearer the freedom to personalize the watch, ensuring it reflects individual style and preference while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and versatility.
Patents: DESIGN
1. WIPO, HAGUE, INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE, DM/209372, 11 February 2020, Konstantinos Chamamtzis
2. China, Design Patent Certificate, No. of Authorized Announcement: CN 306188342 S, November 24, 2020, Konstantinos Chamamtzis
3. USA Design Patent, No US D934,701 S, Date: Nov.2, 2021, Konstantinos Chamamtzis
4. Government of India, The Patent Office, No.111655, 04/03/2020, Konstantinos Chamamtzis
5. UK, Intellectual Property Office (former EU member), Design Number 82093720001000, Renewed on 10 January 2025, Konstantinos Chamamtzis

LOGO
1. WIPO, MADRID, International registration No. 1551535 (A KRATISTOS), 09/03/2021. Published in the WIPO GAZETTE OF INTERNATIONAL MARKS No. 27/2020.
2.Greece, Secretary of Investment, ΕΞ 933 / 08-02-2021
3.Trademarks Registry, Government of India, International 1551535, India 4680033, 12/05/2021, Konstantinos Chamamtzis
4. Federal Service for International Property (Rospatent), 1551535, 16/12/2020, Konstantinos Chamamtzis
5.United States Patent and Trademark Office, Reg.
No. 6,413,694, Jul. 13, 2021, Konstantinos Chamamtzis
6.WIPO, MADRID, notification for the BERN Office 21/02/2022, Konstantinos Chamamtzis
Image Credits: 1. Photographs, Nava Comunicazione di Domenico Festa, Milan, Italy
2. Video, Power Media Productions SA, Athens, Greece