Breva Geneve Segreto di Lario Meridian Gold: A Contemporary Instrument of Exploration
A 7-day triple retrograde timepiece inspired by historic navigation instruments, unveiled at Geneva Watch Week 2026
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On the occasion of Geneva Watch Week 2026 in Geneva, BREVA GENEVE unveils its new reference: “Segreto di Lario” Meridian Gold – its slightly matte powder-gold dial draws inspiration from the scientific instruments that guided generations of explorers.
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Conceived on the shores of Lake Como, as a reflection on the time-measuring instruments that once accompanied adventurers and explorers, the “Segreto di Lario” remains a constant invitation to travel and an enduring desire to discover new horizons. In the Meridian Gold version, it draws upon historical aesthetic codes to project into modernity an aesthetic universe shaped by memory, emotion and sensation.
A Dial with an Evocative Tone
The warm, restrained hue of the Meridian Gold dial, set within the 41 mm Grade 5 titanium cushion-shaped case, recalls the patina of the meridian circles of sextants and brass compasses. These instruments transformed light into precise scientific readings calibrated to their time, enabling explorers to determine their coordinates and take the horizon as their guide.
BREVA GENEVE draws here from an aesthetic deeply linked to the history of measurement. The textured dial with soft reflections, the wind rose at 12 o’clock, and the crossed scales of the retrograde indications all reference the visual language of scientific instruments.
“In the Segreto di Lario collection, each tone represents a moment or an atmosphere. The Meridian Gold reference introduces a defining instant: the hour of orientation — the moment one chooses a course. In this new model, every design element engages with the original function of these instruments: to orient, to calibrate, to navigate”
For purists of classical watchmaking, the tone of the Meridian Gold dial may also evoke German silver (maillechort), the copper-zinc-nickel alloy traditionally used for bridges and mainplates. A particularly hard, low-oxidation metal, it is significantly more resistant to corrosion than brass and reacts to the skin’s natural oils; renowned for being demanding to work yet prized by connoisseurs for the deep golden patina it develops over time, it recalls the golden age of classical fine watchmaking.
A Contemporary Measuring Instrument – “Segreto di Lario,” BREVA GENEVE’s Signature Collection
The dials of the “Segreto di Lario” collection are read like instrument panels. The crossed hands, a stylistic and technical signature of BREVA GENEVE, provide a dual retrograde indication of the power reserve via a double time scale.
This double power-reserve gauge, specific to BREVA GENEVE, places available energy in parallel with two levels of precision. The first hand indicates the state of the power reserve over six days. The second hand takes over during the final 24 hours, providing a more detailed reading of the remaining energy.
An Exclusive Mechanical Movement with Triple Retrograde Complication
Created especially for the independent Swiss watchmaking house BREVA GENEVE by master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, the C101 calibre is a hand-wound mechanical movement (29 jewels, 3 Hz) developed on a Chronode base. Featuring retrograde displays, it indicates hours, minutes and seconds. The 7-day power reserve is also displayed retrograde, allowing a clearer reading of energy depletion.
Rare Timepieces, Crafted by Exceptional Artisans
Hand-crafted by skilled artisans in keeping with the great Swiss watchmaking tradition, the finishing places particular emphasis on Côtes de Genève, circular satin-brushing and polished chamfer details that convince discerning collectors and enthusiasts.
“BREVA GENEVE is more than a brand. It is a celebration of the measuring instruments that once accompanied the great explorers. Our instruments of time represent a quest for exclusivity and distinction, offering today’s knowledgeable watch enthusiasts unique horological creations imbued with the character and panache of adventurers past”
An Autumn Timepiece – Available on Pre-Order
Pre-orders for the new BREVA GENEVE “Segreto di Lario” Meridian Gold open on March 30, 2026. The first timepieces will be delivered in autumn 2026. Meridian Gold is not a limited edition but will be produced in restricted quantities to preserve the rare character of creations signed BREVA GENEVE.
For further information, visit: https://www.breva-geneve.com/