Venezianico

The Venezianico Nereide Damasco is wrapped in the mystique of Damascus steel. A nod to the “Serenissima’s” role as a cultural and commercial bridge between East and West, this timepiece channels centuries of craftsmanship into something distinctly contemporary. Forged through the traditional layering, folding, and hammering of steel, the dial is a living canvas of organic, unrepeatable wave patterns—each one a fingerprint of the past rendered in metal.

This artisanal process, reimagined by the Morelli brothers, draws on the legacy of Venice’s master metalworkers, who once elevated imported materials into European masterpieces. The 0.4 mm Damascus dial undergoes acid etching and meticulous polishing to bring its natural grain to life, its texture deepened by interplay with light. Framed in a 42mm satin-finished stainless steel case with a rotating bezel and sapphire crystal, the watch is both a robust diver and a poetic homage to metallurgy’s golden age.

Inside beats the reliable Sellita SW200-1 movement, now equipped with a custom rotor that’s as visually compelling as it is precise. Adorned with radial Côtes de Genève finishing and enhanced by rose gold detailing, the skeletonized rotor showcases the mechanical beauty through the transparent caseback. The finishing touches—a hand-aged leather strap or optional Canova bracelet—complete a timepiece that is as wearable as it is rare.

The Nereide Damasco is not mass-produced; it’s born, one at a time, from fire, pressure, and artistry. It’s a Venetian story told in steel—an enduring fusion of strength, tradition, and individual character.