SAN MARCO COLLECTION THE VENICE TIMEPIECE
THE PROJECT A worldwide premiere, a tribute to Venice, to its Italian charm and its history. AB AETERNO presents “Briccole Veneziane”, a Capsule Collection series each one with a different design and concept. It’s about the first watches in the world entirely made by the briccole wood from Venice, provided with a verified certificate of origin. Timepieces with extraordinary properties, containing all the magic of a such timeless city.
HISTORY A natural compass. The famous “briccole” are poles made by oak wood that stand in the lagoon water guiding boats. A material that changes its appearance with time, from the round shaped holes made by the “teredine”, a marine mollusk that gives to the wood its distinctive appearance, to the characteristic color, due to the lagoon brackish water in which the briccola wood is plunged. A wood that is periodically replaced due to wear and tear and recovered from the water giving life to the new AB AETERNO wooden watches.
HANDCRAFTED PROCESS A slow metamorphosis. The watches come to life from an ancient craft expertise. From the briccola wood poles extraction to the final product, there are several production phases: starting form the cutting to the modeling, the process is long, meticulous, a very fine technique. Special attention is given to the bezel, characterized by the typical holes of the briccola wood. An innovative resin process, the last touch for a unique timepiece.
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN An authentic, original and certificate product. All watches from the Collection are provided with a certificate of origin that guarantee the reliability of our supplier and the wood traceability. By reading the information shown in the watch box, it will be possible to know the lot number and the name of the Venice water canal from which the briccola posts were extracted. Each watch will be unique telling the story of Venice and its lagoon.
SAN MARCO COLLECTION There is a deep connection between Venice and the new AB AETERNO watches. A bond that also arises from the particular shape of the second hand. A design that recalls the iron prow of the “gondola”, the traditional flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat. It is an object full of symbolism, a stylized representation of the Grand Canal and the six Sestrieri of Venice. First of these is the Sestiere San Marco from which AB AETERNO briccola collection takes its name.
DUCALE A watch symbol of power. Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice. Today is one of the most important places of Venice and is still the emblem of San Marco Square. A unique timepiece, handcrafted using the briccola wood, 100% natural and Made in Italy, DUCALE is the perfect choice for every classy man thanks to its elegant shape. Width: 42 mm / Height: 50 mm Thickness: 12 mm Weight: 50 gr Wood: Venice Briccola wood Water resistance: Splashproof Warranty: 2 years Movement: Swiss made ‘Ronda 763’ Quartz movement
FENICE FENICE is the new AB AETERNO watch for woman, part of San Marco Collection. A unique watch, handcrafted with the briccola wood from Venice, 100% natural and Made in Italy. A tribute to the historic and prestigious Venetian theatre (La Fenice Grand Theater), located in Sestriere San Marco. Its refined lines make FENICE the perfect timepiece for the more romantic and refined woman. Width: 42 mm / Height: 50 mm Thickness: 12 mm Weight: 50 gr Wood: Venice Briccola wood Water resistance: Splashproof Warranty: 2 years Movement: Swiss made ‘Ronda 763’ Quartz movement
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