Venezianico reinterprets its diver watch with a special dial treated in 24-carat gold , paying tribute to Venetian craftsmanship that evokes the golden details of the Basilica of San Marco .
THE GOLD OF THE “ SERENISSIMA ” IN THE NEW NEREIDE AUREO
A symbol of the wealth and magnificence of the Serenissima Republic , Venetian craftsmanship has ancient roots , dating back to the Byzantine period when the lagoon city became a center of refined artistic production . Skilled artisans created extraordinary works using techniques passed down from generation to generation , as evidenced by the golden details of the Basilica of San Marco . This mastery in the use of gold adorned not only Venetian churches and palaces but also artifacts representing the power and grandeur of the Republic .
Embodying the values of “ Venetianity ,” the Morelli brothers today reinterpret their diver , the Nereide , with a 42mm case made of 316L steel , applying a special 24-carat gold-finished dial that recalls the ancient lamination of precious metals .
An emotional homage to the gilded inner walls of the Basilica of San Marco , covered with mosaics from the 9th and 13th centuries , made with colored and gilded glass tesserae depicting biblical scenes , saints , and geometric decorations , following a medieval technique that used thin gold leaf on glass , covering over 8,000 square meters of surface area .
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 66 2024