Beyond measure
the value
of time
Time is not merely a measure, but a principle that gives order to existence. The watch was born to converse with this invisible flow, accompanying us through the rhythm of days, seasons and years.
It is not simply a functional instrument, but a sign of awareness: an object that interprets time, makes it tangible and becomes an expression of identity, character and personal vision.
From a childhood curiosity to a timeless search
As a child I took apart my father’s watches, drawn to that slow, steady movement that seemed to give shape to time. Among gears and springs I came to understand that micromechanics is not just technique, but a silent language able to tell the passing of hours, days and years.
That curiosity became a search: selecting watches that do not merely mark time, but interpret it.
Featured
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Zenith Stellina automatic
An automatic Zenith “Stellina” in 36 mm steel, from between the 1960s and 1970s, with a dark sunburst dial and date: a classic of the Maison, recognisable by the small star on the dial.
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Création Ref. 8010 33
A Création watch, reference 8010 33, from the 1960s, in 36 mm gold-plated metal, with small seconds at 6 o’clock: a clean and elegant design, typical of the watchmaking of those years.
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TCM “Joe Petrali”
A 47 mm steel TCM watch dedicated to Joe Petrali and his 1937 motorcycle speed record, with tachymeter and telemeter scales and a caseback set with a copper medallion.
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Breitling Ellesse Design
A quartz watch born of the collaboration between Breitling and Ellesse, in steel with gold accents, a rotating compass-rose bezel and a bracelet with cylindrical links.
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Longines Flagship Square Ref. 7686
Longines Flagship ref. 7686 in steel, with a square “carré” case of 30 x 33 mm and a green dial: a period watch with a crisp, recognisable design.
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Longines “TV” Ref. 177600A6
Longines automatic ref. 177600A6, known as the “TV” for its rectangular case with rounded corners: steel, integrated bracelet and date, fully in the style of the 1970s.
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Lucien Rochat chronograph
A 1990 Lucien Rochat automatic chronograph in steel with gold bezel, pushers and crown, ceramic-white dial and telemeter scale: an example in excellent condition, with original strap and buckle.
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Venus Routemaster in 18k gold Cal. 2452
A 1960 Venus Routemaster in 18k gold, with automatic movement ETA calibre 2452, central seconds and date: a mid-twentieth-century Swiss watch from a house known for its movements.
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Zenith Stellina Cal. 40
A 1940 Zenith Stellina in steel, 34 mm, powered by Zenith calibre 40, with small seconds at 6 o’clock and a mineral crystal.
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Anonymous First World War military watch
An unsigned military wristwatch dating from the First World War: 31 mm chrome-plated case, small seconds at 6 o’clock.
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Zenith Cal. 124P
A manual-winding Zenith from the First World War era, with in-house calibre 124P, Roman numerals and small seconds at 6 o’clock: an authentic piece from the early days of the wristwatch.
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Gérald Genta Gefica Safari Ref. G2989.7
A Gérald Genta Gefica Safari automatic chronograph in 36 mm bronze, with day and date: the chronograph version of the line created for three hunters, among the first bronze watches of fine watchmaking.
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Longines Heritage Diver Ref. L2.795.4
A contemporary Longines Heritage Diver in steel, 43 mm, water-resistant to 300 metres, with automatic movement L633.5: the modern reinterpretation of the maison’s historic divers.
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Zenith Stellina 28800 in gold
A 1970s Zenith Stellina in 18k gold, with automatic calibre 2562PC beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, from which it takes its name.
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Zenith Pilot Surf Ref. 01.0022.382
A 1970s Zenith automatic, reference 01.0022.382, in 37 mm steel with date and bracelet: an elegant sports watch with the design typical of the decade.
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Zenith Defy “Cassaforte del tempo” Ref. 337.D.979
A 1970s Zenith Defy in steel, 37 mm, with date and steel bracelet: the sports line known as the “coffre-fort”, or safe, for the solidity of its construction.
Method and vision
Every watch is selected individually through a careful process of verification and historical research. Authenticity, consistency and the integrity of the original components guide every choice.
The selection is the result of a curatorial vision focused on lasting value, accompanied by a direct and private dialogue with the collector.
