Tue 3 Mar 2009
Giuliano Mazzuoli Manometro
Posted by The Breitling Source under General Posts , Giuliano Mazzuoli[2] Comments
The Manometro watches have been around for a couple years now, but recently, Giuliano Mazzuoli has been aggressively advertising their Manometro line of watches, and they have caught my fancy. Sporting large 44mm cases made from various precious metals, steel and carbon fiber, these watches resemble a Formula 1 race car speedometer.
The Manometro line of watches starts around $4000US, and are made in Italy from Swiss Components. Some of the same roots as Panerai and Anonimo, with unique styling that only the Italians could conjure up. The Manometro has been on my mind since I saw it, and I figured I would share some pics and specs with you guys. The Carbon Fiber Manometro S has a case completely composed of Carbon Fiber, 40 layers in fact, layered and compressed in epoxy resin and polished until it takes on a beautiful luster and also has a matching Carbon Fiber dial. It has a large crown located at the 2 o’clock position, which almost makes it look like a race timer.
The Carbon Fiber Manometro S comes on a Rubber strap, but some of the steel Manometro models come on leather, which I personally prefer. The difference between the two is that the Manometro S has Carbon Fiber case and Dial and thicker arabic font.
As you can see, the straps attach via screws on the back, preserving the uniquely round, lugless watch case. Whether you like the Manometro or not it is without a doubt a unique timepiece that will not be mistaken for anything else.
I want one. A lot!
March 5th, 2009 at 10:30 am
I see Paul Cook is running a blog on the Manometro under the name of Manometrosexual. You can get to it from his http://www.linkedin.com entry but it’s under the manometro.blogspot site. Mr Cook was previouly with Avis and Diageo but now with the Metropolitan Police running ICT and Olympics. There are some nice images on the blog.
April 30th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
i bought the limited edition number 172, titanium case and lizard leather, love this watch very much. it looks very simple and yet very smart