Direnzo - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Hello everyone! My name is Tom, I am 22 years old and I have been passionate about watches for as long as I can remember. Today, I am happy to tell you about a piece that is particularly close to my heart, the Direnzo DRZ 02R. I was seduced from the first glance. It perfectly mixes vintage and contemporary, a really well-balanced balance. It made such an impression on me that I managed to contact the founder and buy one for myself! What amazed me was its ability to naturally combine old and new. Its dial, with its double caseback, creates a subtle depth. The arcs of the circle that form the hour markers are quite unique, and the watch completely changes appearance in the dark, it is a bit like wearing a different watch in the dark. What I also like is that it is not flashy or too sophisticated. Its charm really lies in its clean and precise design. Every detail seems thought out, nothing is left to chance. As it is a limited edition, it will be difficult to find one today. But I still advise you to take a look at their site. Thanks, Tom.

Another watch purchased in pre-sale without having tried it on… And yet another impression of pleasure greater than that experienced by looking at the tempting photos for hours before taking the plunge last July, phew! And I'm not afraid of getting tired of it (even if it's a little early to conclude). An undeniable aesthetic success! A big bravo to the designer for this watch that is so beautiful, original and bold. The intersection of the curves is subtle and magnificent, and what a hollowed-out profile highlighted by polymirror chamfers! What can we say about the sandwich dial with versatile reflections, and delicately curved edges… not to mention the Eiffel Tower-style hands! My fear about the rendering of the "opulent" bracelet has faded, it fits very well and does not visually weigh down the watch when worn. On the other hand, it probably contributes to making it heavier: 146g all the same despite several links removed. This is probably its major flaw, even if the weight is well distributed and it doesn't really bother you on a daily basis (the main thing!). Not necessarily a fan of date complications, I nevertheless took this version to appreciate the lollipop seconds hand obscuring it one second every 60 (eclipse that we find on other models of the brand)! The elaborate SW200 movement is impeccably regulated. The general characteristics meet my specifications: diameter of 39, horn to horn of 44, thickness of 11.3, AR sapphire crystal (including back), 100m water resistance avoiding any problems of use... The powerful luminova renders superbly. Finally, I appreciate the increased resistance of the case and bracelet (shocks and scratches) via an additional coating for a hardness HV800. All for a price of less than €1000 (all taxes included) for this Swiss made. What more could you ask for? Without a doubt a brand image to build, like all micro-brands whose courage and perseverance to launch into this competitive and passionate universe can be admired right away! Excellent trend for Direnzo who has continued his rise with merit and success since 2017, congratulazioni!

This Direnzo Solaris (DRZ 05) is one of the only watches with a double crown that I know how to appreciate. I was not initially captivated but having not been disappointed by any model of the brand I decided to get one. As soon as I received it I was fascinated by the work on the case, the shape is just perfect and the inclined chamfers on the top of the horns give the watch such a distinguished look! I am not a fan of the "BoR" bracelets but I must admit that the comfort is there, but I prefer it on leather. The dial is very nice and the internal bezel carried by the upper crown is pretty and pleasant to handle. The play of tones on the sectored dial is remarkable and the reflections of the watch according to the light are great. The SW200-1 grade elaborate does the job, my DRZ are all between 0 and +4sec day (with the exception of one at +7)... Once again it's hard not to be charmed, you can recognize the designer's touch at first glance and this model which was for me at the beginning an outsider of the brand quickly became my favorite. Really one of the most beautiful cases in my collection.