Zviad Tsikolia was born in Tbilisi, Georgia. Zviad studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, faculty of Industrial Design.
His first success was at the republic-wide competition at Poti in 1986, where his truck design won the Grand Prix. In 1987, Zviad was awarded the bronze medal on the Exhibit of People's Achievements in Moscow, where he presented his trailer design. In 1993 he became a leading designer at Air Georgia. One of the milestone achievements was the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1997, where Zviad presented his Bugatti Concept Car. In 2001, Zviad received an invitation from Peugeot on the position of a consultant. His Luxury Russo-Baltique Impression was exhibited in Villa d'Este in 2006 and at the Geneva Auto Show in 2007. He was hired as a leading designer by the Japanese company DCI in the same year. Zviad moved to a Georgian design bureau Delta in 2010 where he designed first Georgian armored vehicle Didgori. Zviad regularly takes part in a number of projects. He founded his own watch company UNIQ in 2011. In 2013–2014 he worked as a consultant to the company SAIC Motor, where he designed interior for the car concepts in development.
TSIKOLIA watches was established by internationally renowned designer Zviad Tsikolia in order to create a limited edition of high quality Swiss watches. Each model is a unique creation, part of an exclusive collection. Nevertheless, our prices are quite affordable to customers. TSIKOLIA divides its watches into three subsections: Motor Transport, Aviation and Navy. These include models of watches named after those vehicles, aircrafts and ships, which left a significant mark in the world history. Limited editions of our watches are aimed at the fans of the most memorable historical models. We also do belong to the above fans.
Awards
1987 – Bronze medal awarded on the Exhibit of People's Achievements, Moscow
1993 – Winner of the competition Air Georgia
2001 – Winner of the Russo-Baltique competition
2006 – Red Dot Design Award for the design of the Fashion Watch
2011 – Medal of Honor (Georgia)
2013 – Vakhtang Gorgasali medal of 2nd degree
2014 – Red Dot Design Award for the packaging design.
Series: GAF44/3
Model No: TS-GAF-44/3-01-001
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 600 PIECES (WORLDWIDE)
Each watch has its own individual number.
WATCH INFO:
Designed exclusively for the Georgian Armed Forces, to which TsikoliaWatches is the first designated watch supplier, GAF44 series is a particularly emotional addition to the existing collection, a tribute to the heritage. Symbol of pride and allegiance, independence and accomplishments. something so powerful to handle the stress of combat yet is simple and navigable as an everyday tool.
Measuring 44mm actoss the GAF is perfectly sized for a sport watch, with its military-inspired dial, minimalist stanless steel case and flieger-style hands - fully treated with Supeluminova - fit for military application. The dial is available in Black and Khaki colors.
WATCH SPECIFICATIONS
Dial 44mm
Movement Ronda 515
All stainless steel
Sapphire crystal with Anti-reflective coating
Numerals and Hands with Superluminova
Water resistance 10 ATM (100M)
Zulu strap
Limited Edition
Swiss Made
