Furlan Marri Expands Its Collection With Sabbia Rosa And Ardesia Blu Chronographs
Furlan Marri continues to develop its distinctive vision for accessible watchmaking with the release of two new Mechaquartz chronograph references: Sabbia Rosa and Ardesia Blu. These two models revisit the vintage-inspired platform that introduced the brand to the watch community, pairing refined aesthetics with thoughtful updates and subtle design evolutions.
Sabbia Rosa: A Warm-Toned Tribute to Classic Chronograph Design
The Sabbia Rosa—Italian for “pink sand”—features a rose gold PVD-coated stainless steel case and a richly textured champagne-rose dial. Measuring 38mm in diameter, 12mm in thickness, and with a 46mm lug-to-lug length, the watch preserves the compact and wearable proportions that have become a Furlan Marri hallmark. The domed sapphire crystal enhances clarity and adds depth, while the highly polished stepped bezel and Tasti Tondi-style pushers elevate the watch’s classical appeal.
One of the key design elements of the Sabbia Rosa is the return of applied Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, set among faceted applied hour markers that enhance legibility and visual richness. The leaf-style hour and minute hands, paired with a curved central chronograph seconds hand, reinforce the vintage aesthetic while ensuring clarity in timekeeping.
Inside, the dial layout follows the typical bi-compax configuration of the VK64 Mechaquartz calibre, with a 60-minute chronograph counter at 9 o’clock and a 24-hour display at 3 o’clock. The chronograph seconds hand offers a mechanical-style sweep and tactile feedback thanks to the hybrid construction of the movement.
Two quick-release leather straps are included: one in bright white, providing a striking contrast to the warm case tones, and another in a deep brown, offering a more understated and harmonious alternative.
Ardesia Blu: A Sector Dial with Understated Sophistication
The Ardesia Blu—meaning “slate blue” in Italian—offers a different design approach with a cooler, more restrained palette. Unlike the Sabbia Rosa, this model features an entirely printed dial layout, including sector-style rings and printed hour numerals, with no applied markers. This contributes to a flatter, more utilitarian look that feels rooted in early 20th-century chronograph design.
The blue dial plays with texture and depth through finishing: the central portion is vertically brushed, while the outer hour ring features a circular brushed finish, creating a subtle interplay of light depending on the angle. The absence of a 24-hour sub-dial preserves a cleaner layout, focusing instead on a single 60-minute chronograph counter at 9 o’clock and a crisp printed pulsometer scale along the outer edge—an homage to classic medical chronographs.
Just like the Sabbia Rosa, the Ardesia Blu is powered by the Seiko VK64 Mechaquartz movement, known for its hybrid design that combines a quartz base with a mechanical chronograph module. The movement ensures accurate timekeeping with the added benefit of a sweeping central chronograph hand and precise, clicky pusher response.
Completing the look are two quick-release strap options: a denim-inspired dark blue leather strap for a casual, tonal effect, and a baby blue alternative for a bolder, more playful contrast.
Final Thoughts and Price
With the Sabbia Rosa and Ardesia Blu, Furlan Marri continues to refine its Mechaquartz collection, offering nuanced takes on a proven format. Each model presents a distinct aesthetic character—one warm and classical, the other cool and minimal—while maintaining the same attention to proportion, finishing, and mechanical charm that defines the brand’s identity. Both timepieces are now available for the affordable price of CHF 585.
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General Specifications:
Brand: Furlan Marri
Model: Mechaquartz Sabbia Rosa and Ardesia Blu
Reference: 20201, 20203
Dial: Cream and champage (Sabbia Rosa), blue and black (Ardesia Blu)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 38 mm Diameter, 12 mm thickness, 46 mm lug-to-lug
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Strap: Two leather strap with a case-matchng pin buckle
Caliber: Seiko VK64
Functions: Hours, minutes, 24-hour indicator (Sabbia Rosa), chronograph
Winding: Mecha-quartz
Jewels: 0
Frequency: 32,768 Hz
Battery Life: 3 Years
Price: CHF 585
Limited Edition: No
Availability: Now
