BREVA GENEVE / “Segreto di Lario” Meridian Gold
Key Highlights
- “Segreto di Lario” Meridian Gold introduced at Geneva Watch Week 2026 with a powder-gold dial inspired by scientific instruments.
- Triple retrograde display with 7-day power reserve in a 41 mm Grade 5 titanium cushion-shaped case.
- Wind rose, crossed retrograde scales and a dial recalling sextants, compasses and classical maillechort.
- C101 hand-wound calibre by Jean-François Mojon with retrograde hours, minutes, seconds and power reserve.
- Pre-orders from March 30, 2026 at CHF 46,000 (excluding taxes), with restricted production and deliveries from autumn 2026.
A New Meridian in the “Segreto di Lario” Story
Unveiled during Geneva Watch Week 2026, the BREVA GENEVE “Segreto di Lario” Meridian Gold extends the independent maison’s collection conceived on the shores of Lake Como as a reflection on historic time-measuring tools and the mindset of travel and orientation.
Meridian Gold joins a family inaugurated in 2025, adding a matte powder-gold dial that brings warmth and restraint to the series and echoes the visual codes of instruments that once accompanied explorers.
The Powder-Gold Dial and Instrument-Inspired Design
At the centre of the Meridian Gold narrative lies its textured powder-gold dial, recalling the patina of meridian circles, sextants and brass compasses, and placing the watch in a lineage of tools used to determine position.
A wind rose at 12 o’clock anchors the theme of orientation, while crossed scales and retrograde indications create an instrument-panel aesthetic specific to the “Segreto di Lario” collection; the tone can also evoke German silver, or maillechort, historically used for bridges and mainplates.
The Signature “Segreto di Lario” Display
The dials of the “Segreto di Lario” collection are read like cockpit or laboratory instrumentation, with information structured around energy management. BREVA’s crossed hands deliver a dual retrograde indication of the power reserve via a double time scale.
The first hand charts the power reserve over six days, while a second hand covers the final 24 hours for a more granular reading; combined with retrograde hours, minutes and seconds, the layout presents the watch as a contemporary measuring instrument.
The C101 Triple Retrograde Calibre
The “Segreto di Lario” Meridian Gold is powered by the C101 calibre, created for BREVA GENEVE by Jean-François Mojon on a Chronode base. This hand-wound 3 Hz movement with 29 jewels is dedicated to retrograde displays, with hours, minutes and seconds all returning instantaneously to their starting points.
Its 7-day power reserve is displayed via a retrograde sector, reinforcing the focus on energy as a measurable resource, while finishing follows recognised Swiss watchmaking codes such as Côtes de Genève, circular satin-brushing and polished chamfers.
Case Architecture, Rarity and Availability
Meridian Gold is housed in a 41 mm Grade 5 titanium cushion-shaped case, 11.10 mm thick and water-resistant to 50 metres, emphasising a light yet robust contemporary instrument suited to daily wear.
BREVA GENEVE positions its creations as rare timepieces shaped by specialised artisans: Meridian Gold is not a numbered limited edition but will be produced in restricted quantities to preserve its rare character.
Pre-orders open on March 30, 2026, at CHF 46,000 excluding taxes, identical to the Slate Grey and Sunset titanium references introduced in spring 2025 within the Breva Classique collection, with first deliveries scheduled for autumn 2026.
Why It Matters
For collectors in the GCC, the “Segreto di Lario” Meridian Gold offers an independent Swiss creation with a distinctive triple retrograde display and a design narrative anchored in exploration. Its instrument-inspired aesthetics, long power reserve and restricted production will appeal to enthusiasts seeking pieces that signal connoisseurship with discretion.
For updates on independent maisons and future BREVA GENEVE releases relevant to the region, we invite you to register your interest with your preferred high-end watch retailer or concierge service in the GCC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the C101 calibre in the Meridian Gold and who created it?
The C101 is a hand-wound movement created for BREVA GENEVE by Jean-François Mojon on a Chronode base, featuring 29 jewels and operating at 3 Hz. It is dedicated to retrograde displays with hours, minutes and seconds that return instantaneously to their starting points, and offers a 7-day power reserve.
What makes the Meridian Gold dial design unique?
The dial features a textured powder-gold finish that recalls the patina of historical navigation instruments like sextants and brass compasses, combined with a wind rose at 12 o’clock and crossed retrograde scales that create an instrument-panel aesthetic specific to the Segreto di Lario collection.
When can I pre-order the Segreto di Lario Meridian Gold and what is the price?
Pre-orders open on March 30, 2026 at CHF 46,000 excluding taxes, with first deliveries scheduled for autumn 2026. The watch is produced in restricted quantities rather than as a numbered limited edition to preserve its rare character.
