All about the Venezianico Redentore Enigma - 1221572

A New Reading Concept

The Redentore Enigma introduces a different way of perceiving time: instead of the usual hand arrangement, it deliberately separates hours and minutes, making the minute display the central experience. The result is a watch that is less cluttered with information and allows for a clear, almost poetic readability — the minutes dominate, while the hours appear as a fine, 24-segment register.

Design that Continues Traditions

Outwardly, the Enigma remains true to the Redentore family: the sinuous case shape and the puristic dial without indices give the model its serene identity. Yet beneath this apparent simplicity lies sophistication: dauphine-shaped hands and subtle proportions combine classic craftsmanship with modern restraint, allowing the watch to be worn both formally and casually.

A Dial with Depth

The dial is not a flat element, but a work of art built on multiple layers: a sunburst and fumé-lacquered brass base forms the stage, CNC-milled depressions accommodate the curved rings that bear the minute and hour indications in 24 segments. When light hits it, a play of shimmer and shadow unfolds, making each Enigma a unique object.

Venezianico Redentore Enigma - 1221572

Mechanics for Its Own Rhythm

Inside, the modified Seiko NH39 caliber operates, adapted for regulator setting, thus reliably controlling the unusual display. This automatic movement delivers solid rate accuracy and combines robust everyday usability with the fine precision expected from a modern three-hand base – only re-orchestrated for the regulator layout.

Proportions and Presence

With a 40 mm diameter, 46.7 mm lug-to-lug, and a height of 11.4 mm, the Enigma is present without being obtrusive; the case made of 316L stainless steel materially embodies the gravitas of the complication. The relatively flat construction ensures that the watch slides under shirt cuffs, while still making a serious statement on the wrist.

Glass, Crown, and Water Resistance

Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures a clear view of the multi-layered dial, the screwed crown guarantees ease of use, and a water resistance of five atmospheres makes the Enigma suitable for everyday wear — technical features that provide reliability in the background without visually coming to the fore.

Leather Manufacturing Meets Dial Aesthetics

The strap originates from the Tuscan leather tradition: aged edges, multi-brushed surfaces, and a patina that mirrors the fumé effect of the dial give the watch a warm, artisanal character. Each strap is treated individually, so that each combination of case, dial, and strap acquires a slightly different face.

Between Tradition and Innovation

The Enigma is not an experiment for the sake of experimentation, but a well-conceived reinterpretation of a classic complication: it brings the historical idea of the regulator into the present and translates it into a design language that is both restrained and distinctive. This creates a model that appeals to collectors and pragmatic wearers alike.

A Silent but Clear Statement

Whoever wears the Redentore Enigma shows a preference for watches that think: a subtle balance of mechanics, material, and design that tells more than it reveals at first glance. The watch always remains wearable — a silent companion that not only measures time but also makes it readable in a special way.

Specifications

  • CASE MATERIAL: 316L Stainless Steel
  • FEATURES: Regulator Function
  • DIMENSIONS: Ø40 mm, 46.7 mm lug to lug, 11.4 mm thickness
  • MOVEMENT: Automatic movement Cal. Seiko NH39A
  • CRYSTAL: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating
  • BEZEL: 316L Stainless Steel
  • WATER RESISTANCE: 5 ATM (= 50 m)
  • STRAP: Genuine aged leather, made in Italy

Specification of the Venezianico Redentore Enigma - 1221572

Brand

Venezianico

Category

Diving watch

Diameter

40mm

Strap

leather

Dial color

Purple

Dial

Indices

Waterproof

50m

Glass

sapphire crystal

Case

316L stainless steel

Movement

Seiko NH39A

Type

men's watch

Condition

New & OVP

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