As the micro‑brand wave continues, Furlan Marri introduces the Sabbia Rosa and Ardesia Blu to its celebrated Mechaquartz Permanent Collection. The two stunning 38 mm chronographs beautifully merge vintage design, modern tech, and outstanding finishing.
Anchored in horological history, Furlan Marri pays homage to François Borgel’s 1931 waterproof screw-down caseback and engraved “Tasti Tondi” pump pushers, echoing refined 1940s and ’50s chronograph cues. The 316L stainless steel cases are meticulously executed with perlage, satin brushing, mirror polishing, and deep embossing – even the closed decagonal caseback is richly engraved. At just 12 mm thick (with glass), these cases balance vintage proportions with contemporary wearability.
At the core of these two watches lies the Seiko VK64 mechaquartz movement – trusted for its reliability and smooth chronograph sweep, combining quartz accuracy with mechanical-style pushers, satisfying tactile feel and instantaneous reset. Its approximately ±20 s/month accuracy and 3‑year battery life make it quite a pragmatic choice.
Sabbia Rosa features cream‑champagne tones with applied polished Roman‑numeral indexes coated in 4N rose gold PVD. It is equipped with a tachymeter scale – a nod to vintage racing timepieces.
Ardesia Blu on the other hand, presents a deep blue, semi‑textured dial, stamped Roman indexes, and a pulsometer scale calibrated for 15 beats – evoking the calm of open water. Both are matte finished with double‑printed text and elegant curved hands, enhancing legibility and charm.
Each chronograph ships with two Italian vegetable‑tanned leather straps featuring quick‑release spring bars. Sabbia Rosa includes brown and cream options with rose‑gold buckles, while Ardesia Blu offers rich velvet‑blue and baby‑blue straps, complete with signed buckles. Their packaging – a resilient brown travel-style box with certification and cleaning cloth – complements the overall vintage-modern narrative.
Overall, Furlan Marri’s Mechaquartz Sabbia Rosa and Ardesia Blu are two chronographs impressively finished, with an evocative vintage look and heritage story complete with a robust hybrid movement and accessible pricing (585 CHF). Whether drawn to the rosy warmth of Sabbia Rosa or the serene elegance of Ardesia Blu, watch lovers will appreciate the fusion of vintage character and modern utility. For collectors seeking a refined “daily vintage” watch without the maintenance demands of a mechanical chronograph, this is a top-tier choice.
Author: Julia Pasarón
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