Get ready to groove back in time with Furlan Marri’s latest masterpiece: the permanent Disco Volante line. This new collection brings a vibrant touch of 80s disco to your wrist while marrying Art Deco elegance with contemporary flair. Featuring three striking models, Furlan Marri’s Disco Volante is the perfect blend of retro charm and modern sophistication.
The Evolution of Disco Volante
Originating in the late 1930s, Disco Volante designs (Italian for flying saucer) are renowned for their sleek round cases and large, yet invisible lugs concealed beneath the case. The crown is often integrated into the case, preserving the fluid shape. Over the decades, these timepieces have evolved in the hands of various watchmaking greats, maintaining a jewelry-like finesse. Now, Furlan Marri breathes new life into this classic with a fresh, modern twist.
Furlan Marri’s Modern Vision
Andrea Furlan and Hamad Al Marri have reimagined the Disco Volante with a keen eye on modern trends. Sporting a 38 mm case, larger than the vintage 36 mm, this watch blends classic and contemporary styles seamlessly. The rounded shapes and curved bezel add a touch of elegance, while the intricate four-part dial with meticulously crafted angles showcases Furlan Marri’s dedication to detail. The dial is balanced with applied hour markers at 12, 3, and 9 o’clock, double-printed indicators and text, and a subdial displaying the small seconds at 6 o’clock. The luminous signature is enhanced by different shades of Super-LumiNova, depending on the reference.
Introducing the Furlan Marri Disco Volante Collection
Furlan Marri unveils three two-tone dials for its Disco Volante collection that are sure to turn heads:
1. Havana Disco: A beautiful salmon hue offset by brown tones, reminiscent of the first Havana Salmon Mechaquartz watch. The Old Radium Super-LumiNova (C5) gives it a vintage vibe by day and a yellow-green glow by night.
2. Disco Celeste: Dressed in shades of blue and white, this model comes alive at night with the powerful BGW9 Super-LumiNova, shining in sky blue/white tones.
3. Disco Verde: Featuring a green and cream dial with Old Radium Super-LumiNova, this model is a nod to classic elegance.
The Heartbeat: Caliber 7001 and the Story of Peseux
At the core of these watches is the manually wound Peseux 7001 movement, a hallmark of Swiss watchmaking excellence. First marketed in 1971, this ultra-thin, manually wound caliber is known for its reliability and precision. The Fabrique d’ébauches de Peseux SA, founded in 1923, joined forces with ETA in 1985. Caliber 7001 is one of Peseux SA’s most renowned calibers, blending traditional design with innovative technology from the 1950s and 1960s.
Furlan Marri’s Vision of the Peseux 7001
At just 2.5 mm thick, Caliber 7001 is ideal for this project, fitting perfectly into the new 38 mm diameter case. This manually wound watch revives the Art Deco style with design codes from the 1930s to 1950s, featuring an intermediate diameter. Furlan Marri meticulously redesigned the bridges, incorporating hand-finished, diamond-polished edges, black-polished and chamfered crown wheel and screws, and hand-done beveling in Geneva (Meyrin, Switzerland) under the watchful eye of Furlan Marri’s technical manager, Sébastien Rousseau.
Timeless Craftsmanship, Modern Elegance
Furlan Marri’s Disco Volante is a statement piece that captures the essence of evolving fashion from the 30s to the 80s. Whether you’re a vintage aficionado or a modern-style maven, this is a must-have for your collection. Get ready to dance through time with Furlan Marri’s Disco Volante. Your wrist has never looked so good.
Technical Specifications
Movement/Caliber:
- Peseux 7001 manually wound mechanical movement
- Diameter: 23.73 mm
- Thickness: 2.50 mm
- Number of jewels: 17
- Power reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 21,600 vph
- Finishes: Redesigned bridges with diamond-polished edges, hand-finished beveling, and various polishing techniques.
Case:
- Material: 316L steel
- Diameter: 38 mm
- Lug to lug: 38 mm
- Thickness with crystal: 8.95 mm
- Thickness (without crystal): 8.10 mm
- Finishes: Curved bezel
- Water resistance: 50 m/5 ATM
- Sapphire crystal: Scratch-proof with five layers of anti-reflective coating and one anti-fingerprint layer.
Strap(s):
Each watch comes with two vegetable-tanned Italian leather straps:
- Havana Disco: Caramel curved strap and additional dark brown strap.
- Disco Celeste: Light gray curved strap and additional dark blue strap.
- Disco Verde: Beige curved strap and additional green strap.
Furlan Marri’s Disco Volante collection is a celebration of timeless craftsmanship and modern elegance. With a retail price of CHF 2,500 (excl. tax) / USD 2,780 (excl. tax), the first batch is planned for this year, with pieces reproduced as required, subject to movement availability. Don't miss out on this perfect blend of vintage charm and contemporary style.
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