[F]Introduction: Venice Nico Redent Autopia

Certainly, when Venezianico first hit the scene a few years ago, we were skeptical. Was this another flyby evening brand that quickly disappeared into ether? To our positive surprises, the Italian brand has since created some great watches. But today everything is changing with a new Redent Autopia.

At the end of last year we met with Venezianico from London. Watches such as Arsenel were directly superior to the photographs. Especially considering the price range, the fine details, excellent bracelets and clean design are impressive. But the Venice-based company is not in glory. We learned of the bold desire to create the Italian movement of Venezianico and place it on a watch with hand-crafted details. The new Redentore Utopia is a product of this mission and looks like a surprise.

Venezia Nico Reden Tore Utopia

The central Redent Autopia is a relatively simple 38mm x 44.2mm watch with a comfortable 8.9mm profile. The round 316L stainless steel case gives off a dressy atmosphere, with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. However, stopping here will dramatically waste this piece.

Caliber designed and built in Italy, V5000

We don’t usually jump directly into the movement, but that’s the driving force behind Redent Autopia. Venezianico wanted to create the caliber that was designed and produced by Italy. The brand collaborated with longtime watchmaker Faust Berizzi in 1937, Oisa in Viera, Italy. After over two years of development, the V5000 is here and boasts some impressive properties. The frequency of the manual winding movement is 25,200VPH, 60-hour power reserve, and daily accuracy is ±3 seconds.

The wind gust of details

Venezianico worked with OISA to create a movement with some interesting features. First, its beryllium copper balance wheel has four macelots for fine adjustments, usually reserved for expensive movements. The caliber then has a split gear train that separates seconds from the time and minute functions, reducing wear over time. Finally, there is the KIF elast system for impact protection.

In terms of finishing, each Redent Autopia V5000 includes a radial bone coat degeneve. The main plate near the balance wheel also has a care-made micro-total transmission.

Redentor Utopia has a beautiful face too

Venezianico considered using an existing model for the V5000 movement, but quickly dismissed the idea and decided to create an entirely new design. The Redentore Utopia is a dressy watch, but it’s not boring. The blue-green guillotti dials dominate the overall appearance. In fact, the only other details are the outer tracks of similar colours with sophisticated metal indexes, the logo applied over the Guilloche, and three central hand.

Speaking of dials, the Guilloche pattern has been applied manually by Riccardo Renzetti on Rose Engine lathes since 1850. After the painstaking sculpture is finished, the dial receives blue-green ion plating. The result is a beautiful, simple design that should work well in most environments.

Finishing – Handmade strap

Venezianico was not happy with combining Redent Autopia with basic straps. After all, Italy is known for its leather products. The brand sought a handmade leather strap in dial-matching tones from Tuscany’s Giampie Trophili. So many watches come with unforgettable straps, which look lovely. Stainless steel pin buckles complete the package.

Final Thoughts and Availability

The new Venice Nicoledentore utopia could be seen as a bold move. Perhaps that’s why it’s limited to 100 numbers. However, it is clear from meetings with the founder, and for those visiting the flagship boutique near Venice, that the brand intends to continue to raise its profiles. At 4,500 euros, the release is the company’s most expensive product to date. Considering the amount of thoughts that have been put into the work, I don’t think the price is inappropriate. The design is clean and elegant, and the new movement is impressive. This represents a great step forward for Venezianico and I would like to hear what you think.

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