Parivas, a watchmaking company based in Los Angeles, has launched a new additively manufactured timepiece: the Exo.1. Built around the idea of “additive watch design,” the brand places 3D printing at the heart of its identity. The company name itself, Parivas, references its origin in powder and metal: derived from the Latin phrase Pario e Pulvis, meaning “created from dust.” With the Exo.1, Parivas aims to define a new category in horology by making additive manufacturing a core design and production principle rather than a secondary technique.
The Exo.1 takes its name from an exoskeleton-like silhouette that emphasizes structure and form. Its most notable element is a stainless steel case produced as a single component using a powder-bed metal additive process. By printing the bezel, body, lugs and dial features as a monolithic structure, Parivas removes the traditional seams and assembly interfaces that often create alignment or visual inconsistencies. This integrated approach enhances both the visual coherence and structural integrity of the watch.
After printing, each case receives a proprietary sintering and finishing treatment the brand calls Solar Dusted™. This finish produces a fine, fingerprint-like texture of waves and ridges that play with light across the surface, making each piece subtly unique. The combination of additive production and a bespoke finish is central to the Exo.1’s aesthetic — the look is deliberately industrial and architectural, while still refined enough for everyday wear.
Parivas was founded by Mickey Brown (CEO) and Justin Chang (COO), who together bring more than 30 years of experience in mechanical engineering and additive manufacturing. The pair invested significant time developing the concept and production methods for the Exo.1. As Brown has noted, “The Exo.1 did not adapt to the technology. The technology had to rise to meet it,” underlining the company’s intent to design first and apply additive workflows where they best serve the design objectives.
The Exo.1: Powered by Swiss Precision
Under the distinctive case, the Exo.1 houses the Parivas Caliber P1001S, a customized Swiss automatic skeleton movement built on the Sellita SW300-1SA architecture. Parivas has developed an in-house precision certification called the Parivas Chronometer standard in collaboration with the Horological Society of New York; the company says this program aims to surpass ISO 3159 international standards. The movement is specified with a 56-hour power reserve, 25 jewels, rhodium plating and soleillage decoration. Final assembly of each watch takes place in Los Angeles.
Production for the Exo.1 will be intentionally limited. The initial run is restricted to 30 pieces, each priced at $7,500, with delivery planned for Q1 2027. Interested buyers can join the waitlist to secure an opportunity to purchase one of the first examples. Parivas has provided further technical details and a visual account of its process in founder-led presentations and manufacturing overviews.
The Exo.1 demonstrates how additive manufacturing can be used not just for prototyping but as the defining element of a finished product. By leveraging powder-bed metal printing and a bespoke finishing method, Parivas has created a watch that challenges traditional watch construction while leaning on established Swiss movement architecture for timekeeping reliability. The result is a piece that seeks to balance avant-garde material expression with horological tradition.
*All photo credits: Parivas