The independent Swiss watch manufacturer, inspired by Lake Como, unveiled a new model on March 26 during Geneva Watch Week 2026. Breva Gen\u00e8ve presents its \u201cSegreto di Lario\u201d model with a powder-gold dial.<\/b><\/p>\n
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Founded in 2010 by Vincent Dupontreu\u00e9<\/b>, Breva Gen\u00e8ve<\/b> stands out in the watchmaking world in more ways than one.<\/p>\n
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First, because after establishing itself in the niche segment of measuring instruments (barometers, altimeters, retractable speedometers, etc.), the brand went dormant for a time before being revived under the leadership of Julien Haenny<\/b>, a professional who previously worked at HYT, The Fine Watch Club, Anonimo, Vulcain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and TechnoMarine<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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Second, because the Swiss manufacturer is not only independent\u2014a rarity in an industry accustomed to takeovers\u2014but also deeply inspired by the Italian Dolce Vita<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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Its latest iteration of the \u201cSegreto di Lario\u201d<\/b>, its iconic model with a cushion-shaped gold dial, continues the brand\u2019s ambition. Namely, to appeal to connoisseurs of the exceptional who wish to wear more than just a watch\u2014a piece of history, craftsmanship, and dreams.<\/p>\n
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With its classic shape<\/b>, the \u201cSegreto di Lario\u201d<\/b>\u2014the secret of Lake Como in Italian\u2014is nonetheless stunningly elegant.<\/p>\n
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This timepiece, which has lost none of its nautical inspiration<\/b> and still features an original power reserve indicator<\/b>, now sports a gold dial<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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This distinctive \u201cpowdered gold\u201d hue<\/b>, with a slightly matte finish, is inspired by the patina of scientific instruments such as brass sextants and compasses<\/b> that have guided generations of explorers.<\/p>\n
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The hue also evokesnickel silver, the alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel chosen by traditional watchmakers<\/b> for the manufacture of bridges and plates. A particularly hard and resistant metal<\/b>, it is recognized as being far more resistant to corrosion than brass.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIn the Segreto di Lario collection, each shade represents a moment or an atmosphere. The Meridian Gold model<\/b> introduces a defining moment: the hour of orientation, when one sets a course. Within our new model, every design element dialogues with the original function of these instruments: to orient, calibrate, and navigate,\u201d explains Julien Haenny, CEO of Breva Gen\u00e8ve.<\/b><\/p>\n
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The invitation to travel<\/b> is also evident in the presence of a compass rose at 12 o\u2019clock and crossed scales for the retrograde indicators, evoking scientific readings.<\/p>\n
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The exclusive Breva Gen\u00e8ve movement with a triple retrograde complication<\/b>, notably indicating a 7-day power reserve<\/b>, is housed in a 41mm-diameter, 11.10mm-thick Grade 5 titanium cushion case<\/b> that is water-resistant to 50 meters.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis piece marks an important milestone in our journey, a refined expression of our vision for contemporary mechanical timepieces,\u201d stated the current CEO.<\/p>\n
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