£1,050.00
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The Furlan Marri Sage Green is one of the world’s most elegant chronographs. Having been inspired by extraordinary Middle Eastern landscapes that stretch from golden deserts to lush oases, this striking timepiece is an impressive representation of the brand’s meticulous attention to detail. Presented with two Italian leather straps, this 38mm chronograph in stainless steel features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with five layers of anti-reflective coating and a decagonal screwed caseback with perlage finish.
Crafted for both aesthetics and functionality, it also includes applied Hindi-Arabic numerals, engraved “Tasti Tondi” pushers, and distinctive curved and domed hands. The watch is powered by the Seiko VK64 mechaquartz movement, which combines quartz precision with a mechanical chronograph module for a sweeping seconds hand and instant reset functionality.
Condition: Unworn condition
Includes: Complete box set with additional leather strap
Guarantee: Warranty valid until 2027
Shipping: Free UK delivery
Furlan Marri represents a passionate approach to watchmaking that combines vintage-inspired aesthetics with contemporary manufacturing techniques. The Sage Green chronograph draws inspiration from both Swiss and Japanese horological traditions, particularly the innovative mechaquartz movements first developed during the quartz crisis of the 1980s. During this pivotal era in watchmaking history, both Swiss manufacturers like Piaget and LeCoultre and Japanese pioneers like Seiko sought to blend the accuracy of quartz with the charm of mechanical chronographs. The Furlan Marri Sage Green continues this tradition, offering the aesthetic satisfaction of a mechanical chronograph with the reliability and accessibility of modern production methods.
The distinctive sage green dial of this Furlan Marri chronograph represents a thoughtful departure from conventional watch colours. This particular shade draws direct inspiration from the verdant oases that punctuate Middle Eastern landscapes, creating a visual reference to places of renewal and tranquillity amidst harsh surroundings. The colour has been meticulously developed to shift subtly under different lighting conditions, appearing more grey-green in subdued environments whilst revealing richer emerald undertones in direct sunlight.
This distinctive hue is complemented by cream-coloured subdials that enhance legibility whilst providing sophisticated contrast. The interplay between these colours creates a distinctive personality that feels simultaneously vintage and contemporary, allowing the watch to pair exceptionally well with both casual and formal attire. Unlike more common blue or black dials, this sage green offers a refined individuality that draws appreciative glances without seeming ostentatious. The colour also connects to the growing appreciation for green tones in contemporary design, making it both timeless and relevant.
The Seiko VK64 mechaquartz movement represents one of horology’s most interesting technological compromises, a hybrid solution developed during the quartz crisis to preserve the charm of mechanical chronographs whilst embracing modern precision. Unlike conventional quartz movements with jumping chronograph seconds hands, the VK64 features a mechanical chronograph module atop a quartz base movement. This ingenious arrangement delivers several distinct advantages that transform the wearing experience.
Most noticeably, the chronograph seconds hand sweeps smoothly around the dial at 5 beats per second (just like a mechanical watch) rather than ticking in one-second increments. When the reset pusher is activated, the hands snap back to zero instantly with a satisfyingly mechanical click, a characteristic absent in purely quartz chronographs. The mechanical module also provides a more substantial pusher feel, with definite resistance and feedback when starting, stopping and resetting the chronograph.
Yet unlike a fully mechanical chronograph, the mechaquartz maintains quartz-level accuracy for timekeeping (typically within 15-20 seconds per month) and requires no daily winding. This combination provides much of the aesthetic satisfaction and interactive experience of a mechanical chronograph while eliminating the main drawbacks of increased cost, regular maintenance requirements, and lower precision. For those who appreciate mechanical watches but value practicality, the mechaquartz represents the perfect compromise.
Despite its contemporary production, the Furlan Marri Sage Green incorporates numerous details drawn directly from haute horlogerie traditions. The most immediately apparent are the “Tasti Tondi” pushers, Italian for “round buttons”, which reference the distinctive mushroom-shaped chronograph pushers found on prestigious vintage chronographs from the 1940s and 50s. These pushers weren’t merely chosen for aesthetics; their shape provides excellent ergonomics for chronograph operation.
The dial features multiple levels and finishing techniques, including a finely textured main surface, stepped subdials with concentric circular brushing, and applied rather than printed Arabic numerals at 12 and 6. The curved, domed hands require significantly more manufacturing complexity than flat hands but provide superior legibility from various angles and interact more dynamically with light.
The caseback reveals a decagonal shape reminiscent of early water-resistant watch designs, whilst the interior features traditional perlage decoration. These are small overlapping circular patterns applied by hand in traditional watchmaking that serve both decorative and practical purposes by reducing friction and collecting dust particles. Even the multiple case finishing techniques, combining vertical brushing, circular graining, and high polishing, reflect traditional Swiss case finishing philosophies where different surface treatments help define the case architecture and enhance visual interest.
The distinctive applied numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock represent Hindi-Arabic numeral styles, a fascinating element that connects this timepiece to broader horological traditions. While conventional Arabic numerals are familiar to Western audiences, Hindi-Arabic numerals (particularly the distinctive “12” and “6” featured on this dial) have historical significance in watchmaking, particularly in pieces created for Middle Eastern markets during the mid-20th century. These numerals provide both aesthetic distinctiveness and cultural connection to the landscapes that inspired the watch’s colour scheme.
The application technique is particularly noteworthy, rather than simply printing these numerals on the dial, they are individually machined, polished, and applied by hand. This multi-step process creates subtle dimensionality, allowing the numerals to catch light differently than the dial surface and enhance legibility. The raised nature of applied indices has practical advantages too, creating definite depth that helps the watch appear more sophisticated and allowing the eye to more easily register the time in varying light conditions. This combination of cultural reference and traditional manufacturing technique exemplifies Furlan Marri’s approach of incorporating meaningful historical elements into contemporary timepieces.
The inclusion of two complementary leather straps transforms this Furlan Marri from a single timepiece into essentially two distinct watches, each with its own character. The sage green strap creates a tonal harmony with the dial, producing a sophisticated monochromatic effect that feels understated and elegant, perfect for professional environments or evening wear. The contrasting cream strap, meanwhile, echoes the subdial colouration and creates a sportier, more casual aesthetic suitable for weekend wear or more relaxed settings.
Both straps feature thoughtful construction details that elevate them beyond standard offerings. The vegetable tanning process uses natural materials rather than synthetic chemicals, allowing the leather to develop a unique patina over time that reflects the wearer’s habits and environment. This natural evolution means your watch becomes increasingly personalised with wear, the leather darkening in areas of frequent contact and developing character impossible to replicate artificially.
The 20mm lug width represents a considered choice that balances visual proportion with practical versatility. This industry-standard dimension ensures compatibility with a vast range of aftermarket straps, allowing owners to further customise their timepiece with everything from NATO-style fabric straps to exotic leather options or even steel bracelets. The straight-bar design of the included straps creates a distinctive gap between the case and strap that references vintage timepieces from the 1950s and 60s, enhancing the watch’s characterful appearance.
Furlan Marri chronographs have quickly established themselves as highly sought-after pieces in the collecting community, with several factors suggesting strong long-term collectability. Their limited production numbers create natural scarcity, unlike large manufacturers producing tens or hundreds of thousands of units, Furlan Marri’s small-batch approach means each reference exists in relatively small quantities. This Sage Green variant represents one of their most distinctive colourways, further enhancing its desirability among collectors who value unique aesthetics.
The brand’s approach of creating thoughtfully designed, accessibly priced timepieces follows a model that has historically generated significant collector interest. Comparisons can be drawn to early Heuer chronographs from the 1960s or certain Longines pieces which, while accessible when new, have appreciated considerably due to their distinctive design language and limited availability. The mechaquartz movement itself may become increasingly interesting to future collectors as it represents a specific period in watchmaking history, the fusion of traditional aesthetics with modern technology.
For the discerning collector, unworn examples with complete box sets and additional straps like this particular piece are especially desirable, as they provide the full, original ownership experience. The accompanying documentation and packaging are increasingly recognised as important elements of collectability, particularly for independent brands whose early productions may come to represent significant moments in their development. The distinctive aesthetic, limited availability, and complete presentation of this Sage Green chronograph position it well for appreciation among collectors who recognise thoughtful design independent of price point.
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