Authorised retailer for Out Of Order Watches. Out of Order Watches was established in February of 2013. One of the
brands
founders, Riccardo Torrisi found himself facing the task of repairing an
iconic
and precious timepiece that had suffered damage after a fall. Despite
limited
resources, he had wanted to restore the watch to its former glory, but
instead
began contemplating why watches couldn't embrace the same timeless
allure
as items like worn-in jeans or weathered leather jackets.
Joining forces with two experts in the field, Claudio Dalla Mora and Dario
Ceolotto, Riccardo embarked on a journey to create a distinct brand that
combined the meticulous craftsmanship of high-end watches with their
patented "Damaged in Italy" finish, which added a unique character to
each
timepiece. Out of Order Watches positions itself in the upscale market,
offering a remarkable vision of vintage watches crafted with passion by
skilled
artisans and expert watchmakers. No two Out of Order Watches are alike,
as
the meticulous craftsmanship ensures that each piece is truly one-of-a-
kind.
Damaged in Italy
The brand, and the new project began in a garage, where they began
testing
ageing techniques to use on 316L stainless steel watch cases. A first
prototype came in May 2013, a simple and reliable watch, created to
appear
as if it has been worn by time. From June-December of the same year,
production and distribution began across Italy of their first ever collection.
The following year led to the creation of two new collections, as well as two
huge milestones for the brand. The first, being awarded the "Best Design
Product of the Year" in Japan where they were given third place out of 100,
and the second being given certification as 'Made in Italy' by the Customs
and
Monopolies Agency. From here the only way was up for the brand, the
following years featured new ways of telling the brand story, new models,
new
collaborations, more awards and more recognition. Today the brand has
stayed true to it's original concept, and continues to create new and
original
designs that fans around the world are falling in love with.