My dear fashionistas, welcome to the first autumn fashion story from distant Ecuador on the Mr.M blog. I hope you are well and ready for a new dose of fashion. Today I will present to you an unusual luxury Italian fashion brand, which has become recognisable in Europe and the world for its Italian charm that adorns a timeless and unique style with top quality materials – Sannino Napoli.
This unusual brand that comes to us from Naples, the Italian cradle where the love of tailoring was born, this brand strives to prove that true Italian craftsmanship with true, timeless and unique style comes from the fashion heart of Italy – Naples.
The Sannino Napoli creative team creates a collection of outerwear that reflect the attitudes and priorities of the changing modern world. In a unique way, this brand combines the lifestyle of a modern man with Italian tailoring, dynamism with the essential. This family brand has been the backbone of contemporary wardrobe for almost 40 years.
Finding reliable professionals with long working experience who look to the future is something that cannot be put on the back burner. If we add to that professionalism, a huge and deep love and passion for our work, you have finally found a unique brand on the market that we can happily and safely rely on.
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of autumn and the relaxed elegance of winter, Sannino Napoli‘s FW 2024/25 collection of coats and jackets showcases a range of styles that effortlessly blend fashion with functionality. From sleek and tailored leather jackets and coats to versatile and sophisticated pieces, each garment is designed to provide maximum comfort while exuding extreme elegance and refinement.
All Sannino Napoli jackets use water-repellent suede and leather. Sannino Napoli uses many techniques to make their jackets as durable as possible. The base materials are some of the best fabrics and precious leathers on the market. The Sannino Napoli team uses certified fabrics such as Loro Piana “Rain System”, “Storm System”, “Capolavoro” or “Pecora Nera”. Exceptional materials such as linen, silk, wool and cashmere blends as well as Extreme Wool and Pecora Nera offer comfort and weather protection. As always, Sannino Napoli jackets are embellished with suede to give a unique and elegant touch to any outfit.
In today’s fashion story, I present to you a Sannino Napoli jacket made of the highest quality leather in a wonderful shade of chocolate brown. This jacket model is decorated with 4 pockets, of which two pockets in the upper region in the chest area have a leather flap, while the remaining two pockets have a secure closure using zippers. The jacket is closed manually with the help of buttons on the jacket.
Sannino Napoli offers clothing tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Their MTO (Make to Order) service is designed to give you a personalized experience. When you order a Sannino Napoli garment, one of their experts will get in touch with you to discuss your requirements, including a special Sannino Napoli monogramming service – using initials as a way to personalize your purchase.
In the following fashion stories, I will show you some more models of Sannino Napoli outerwear pieces from their latest winter collection and I believe you will find the ideal piece for yourself or a loved one. If you want to know more about the Sannino Napoli brand, visit their official website and follow them on the social network Instagram.
We continue today’s fashion adventure with well-known old friends, I’m sure you remember the brand Aida Barni, which is synonymous with the perfect softness and refined Italian processing of cashmere. Last season we enjoyed the beauty of bright colors, while this year I decided to paint cold autumn days in distant Ecuador with pastel colors. In today’s fashion story I will share with you an unusual piece from their new winter collection!
Soft, light and warm cashmere items are also a good investment and practical during winter. When you give someone a cashmere sweater as a gift, it is a gift from the heart because a cashmere sweater carries with it a certain symbolism.
Aida Barni is a brand belonging to the Annapurna Group. Founded in 1978, the Annapurna Group has become one of the leading Italian and world producers of high-quality cashmere knitwear with its two fashion lines, Annapurna and Aida Barni.
OUTFIT
Leather Jacket: Sannino Napoli
Sweater: Aida Barni
Watch: Appella
Trousers: WOOYOUNGMI
Gloves: Restelli
Shoes: Pantanetti
Annapurna uses all the latest production techniques available on the market, from cotton looms to the latest and most advanced knitwear machines of all sizes. The current production capacity is about 120,000 pieces per year. It is important to note that the entire production cycle is performed in Italy, more precisely in the factory of the company located in the city of Prato, which is also the center of the province of the same name located in the heart of Italy – Tuscany.
“Made in Italy” is more than a production concept, but this brand has proven to be much more than the perfect cashmere sweater on a store shelf. It is love at first touch, an impression to remember.
Annapurna is a name that evokes everyone with exceptional mountain landscapes, especially the mountain range in the Himalayas where goats live with their winter fleece, hiding the soft, warm “cloak” that made them so famous.
Aida Barni is an iconic and fascinating name for a fashion line that produces high quality knitwear from the finest cashmere. Aida Barni is a symbol of a goal for a woman who decided to enter the world of business in the late seventies and reach the very top of this challenging and one of the most difficult sectors of the market.
The Aida Barni brand was created as an artistic expression of the way of life and existence, the essence of unstressed chic, refined luxury. A collection for men and women dedicated to everyone who loves timeless and elegant knitwear that encompasses true elegance in the preciousness of materials, shapes and details.
The man who wears Aida Barni knitwear does not follow trends, but creates and adapts to the needs of everyday life. The men’s collection is made up of cult clothing items of sentimental value, which evoke a healthy and environmentally friendly way of life. Customers of the Aida Barni brand love natural and fine yarns, enjoy comfort, but do not give up the elegance and sophistication of cuts and models. Aida Barni concept of men’s “sports elegance” is simple and with style, but rich in materials and inconspicuous details that make this brand cult because it represents an expression of uniqueness and special class.
The sweater you see in today’s post is from the latest Aida Barni Autumn – Winter 2024/25 collection, beige colour is made of pure cashmere with special work in the form of oversized braids. This sweater is made of the highest quality cashmere in a beautiful beige color that is ideal for the new season, which can easily be combined with all the colors in your wardrobe!
You can buy Aida Barni cashmere items in multi-brand stores and department stores across Europe and the world and through authorized online stores. When you give someone an Aida Barni piece, it is more than respect and love because you are giving a piece in which love and deep respect for art that is not worshiped every day is woven.
For all Aida Barni fans in Germany, I have discovered two men’s spots where you can find and enjoy in the beauty of Aida Barni incredible knitwear: Braun Hamburg and Mientus retail stores.
If you want to stay tuned and find out all the news that Aida Barni is preparing for us this fashion season, follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.
WOOYOUNGMI is a South Korean menswear brand launched in Paris by designer Youngmi Woo in 2002. The creative duo once stated that art and architecture are the main sources of inspiration for the brand. Since the brand’s inception, WOOYOUNGMI has cemented itself as a major global contender for designer menswear. Despite being Korean, they found that the French capital would better suit their aesthetic and growing ambitions. After 22 years of continuous success, Ms. Woo and her daughter and co-creative director of the brand, Katie Chung, are constantly striving to give new fashion definitions to the WOOYOUNGMI man and achieving a good fashion and life balance. Interestingly, WOOYOUNGMI is the first menswear brand in South Korea headed by women as creative directors.
Youngmi Woo was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1959. Her father was the head of an architectural firm, which allowed her to travel a lot, bringing home international magazines, which the young Youngmi studied, becoming curious about the world outside of Korea. Together with her mother, who taught both art and piano, they did their best to use what they had to provide a creative environment for their five children. She studied fashion at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul. After graduating in 1983, she was chosen to represent Korea at the Japan International Fashion Contest in Osaka where she won.
Not long after, in 1988, Ms. Youngmi Woo launched the menswear brand Solid Homme, starting with a single store. Today, there are 21 stores opened in cooperation with the Hyundai Group, as well as others with Lotte, Shinsegae and Galleria. A few years later, in 1993, Ms. Woo and her young designer friends started “New Wave”, as a platform for young designers to showcase their work. This paved the way for today’s Seoul Fashion Week. Designer Youngmi Woo founded her eponymous brand WOOYOUNGMI in 2002 in Paris. She has always wanted to start a brand that allows her the freedom to design for her vision of her ideal man.
The WOOYOUNGMI brand has been showing at Paris Menswear Week since 2003. A few years later, in mid-2011, the WOOYOUNGMI brand became an official member of La Chambre Sindicale de la Mode Masculine. Also in the same year, the brand collaborated with London department store Selfridges on the “My Coat, My Gift” event, where five young London creatives were asked to redesign the best-selling coat no. 51. The resulting designs were exhibited in a special pop-up at Selfridges, with a percentage of the coat’s sales during the event being donated to charity.
The following year, in 2012, under the artistic direction of daughter Katie Chung, WOOYOUNGMIbegan collaborating with artists to create their advertising campaigns. Artists who participated in this project, to name a few, are sculptor Guerra de la Paz and Korean artist Osang Gwon with her unique blend of sculpture and photography, and painter Clemens Krauss. Not long after, in 2014, WOOYOUNGMI launched a special capsule collection with the online shopping platform Mr Porter. In September of the same year, Youngmi Woo was named one of the 500 people shaping the global fashion industry by Business of Fashion in its “BoF 500”. Katie Chung, her daughter, was named joint creative director in 2014 and presented her first collection in June 2014 as part of the Spring-Summer 2015 collection.
Since its launch, the brand has broken into the Western market with high-end retailers such as Selfridges in London and Bon Marche in Paris, WOOYOUNGMI has established itself as a leading Korean men’s brand in Europe.
In today’s fashion story, you have the opportunity to see an interesting fashion piece from the WOOYOUNGMI collection for FW 2024/25. High-waist pants are a special piece that I had the opportunity to see this fall season, I have not had the opportunity to try this model of trousers with many striking details. Apart from the model, the material and the texture of the material itself is special, the pants are made of a combination of wool and cashmere, the material is extremely light and it is important to point out that it is a great advantage that the pants do not wrinkle, so you don’t need to worry about ironing.
If you want to stay updated and find out what new products WOOYOUNGMI has prepared for us in the new FW24/25 fashion season, follow this incredible fashion house on Facebook and Instagram.
Today’s fashion adventure continues with new friends of the Mr.M blog, an exclusive Swiss watch brand that I’m sure you’ll love at first sight – Appella! Usually when people think about the precision work and excellence of watches, they would often imagine some Swiss watch brand. The centuries-old tradition of Helvetic watchmaking has made “Made in Swiss” synonymous with the highest quality. Born from this tradition, the Appella brand embodies the spirit of craftsmanship and is proud to bear the mark of Swiss production.
The roots of the Appella brand go back to the first half of the 20th century, when the Swiss watchmaker Paul Glocker took his first steps in running the Ebossa group. He was not only a skilled craftsman, but also a successful businessman, when he founded the Appella watch brand in 1943.
Mr. Glocker, the founder of Appella, derived his success from the production of Roskopf watch movements at his Ebossa factory, which at the time were considered the pinnacle of Swiss craftsmanship. Inspired by a revolutionary mechanical design and manufacturing process, Mr. Glocker ensured that Appella’s vision contained the same qualities of excellence. The Appella brand continues to draw from its rich history. The legacy of the extraordinary watchmakers who created the brand lives on through tradition as they continue to inspire the makers and designers of Appella watches today.
The new owner of the Appella brand, ADRIATICA PR & A Watch Sagl is a company with a rich background and a long tradition in the world of watchmaking. Under the supervision of ADRIATICA PR & A Vatch Sagl, customers of the Appella brand worldwide will receive the best experience worthy of the SWISS MADE guarantee. If one were to ask what comes to mind when you think of Swiss watches, many would associate them with reliability, high quality, elegance and traditional style. The Adriatica brand embodies these qualities and is universally appreciated for them. The same level of reliability and elegance is represented by the Appella watch brand.
For a long time, these two brands were separate, but coexisted in the same space. Buyers looking for Swiss watches with a true Helvetian spirit would often choose between the Adriatica and Appella watch brands. Creativity can often be driven by competition, but it is the spirit of collaboration that can create the best results. This vision inspired Adriatic’s owners who saw the potential that the Appella brand could bring. With their customers at heart, Adriatica and Appella have joined forces to make the ADRIATICA PR & A Watch Sagl offer complete, unique and 100% made in Switzerland.
Today, the Appella watch brand is being reborn. The watches of this brand can once again win the hearts of customers as Appella joins the family of esteemed watches under the leadership of the ADRIATICA PR & A Watch Sagl Group, whose watches are appreciated and sought after all over the world. Appella has a clear path to establish a relationship with customers based on trust. It is built on a long history, Swiss quality and outstanding presentation. Appella watches can be recognized by the unison of traditional style and diamond finish.
The diamond finish is the core of Appella brand. Diamonds are the metaphorical signature on the watch that confirms that the watch is on the wrist of an Appella person. Those jewels enhance the unique style and make it even grander, grander, simply perfect. Today, the Appella brand combines classic Swiss quality and modern design. Appella watches guarantee precision work for many years and a sophisticated look that will not go unnoticed.
The sapphire glass that protects the dial of each part ensures the longevity of Appella products. The exceptional scratch resistance and flawless transparency of the glass reveal the exceptional beauty of the watch. This charming look can be enhanced in a women’s collection, when the highest quality diamonds are embedded in the dial or case of the watch. Reaching for its rich history, and preserving the elegance of the design and the finesse of the pieces, Appella is a product that can raise and enhance the image of customers around the world.
The watch you can see on my wrist today is the latest Appella watch model from their special collection of mechanical watches. The diameter of the case is 41 mm and the case itself is very thin and elegant. The case is made of stainless steel in the color of yellow gold. The dial has a classic design that is decorated with a skeleton, a moment that makes this watch special.
Technical Information:
Case Diameter: 41 mm
Case Thickness: 7 mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 3 ATM (30m)
Glass: Anti Reflective Sapphire Glass
Movement: ETA 7001 Swiss Made
Strap: Leather Strap With Butterfly Buckle
Price: 1800 CHF (approx. 1950 Euros)
In the rich offer of the Appella brand, you can also view other models of watches for men and women. If you want to stay updated and find out what new watch models the watch brand Appella has prepared for us this season, follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.
There is no person in the world who cannot hide the joy when you feel the smell of the new Italian leather. Today, we are once again hanging out with the Italian family workshop for handmade Restelli gloves, a place where the art, tradition and beauty of handicrafts meet every day, which is the true definition of the Italian style and way of life in general.
Making gloves is not only a job but also a real art. Passion, emotions, tradition and knowledge have been passed on to the third generation after 100 years! Raffaella Restelli has fully accepted the challenges of the new fashion era in which the market and the way of selling have changed with deep respect and belief in tradition and a love for lasting masterpieces!
In today’s post, you had the opportunity to see Restelli gloves made of special peccary leather. These luxury leather gloves are made of the highest quality leather. The lining of these gloves is made of cashmere. Today I decided to take a walk in my unusual cognac-coloured gloves, which were extremely warm and a real fashion accessory for this extraordinary trip to Ecuador!
Restelli gloves are not valued with money, but with tradition and history full of love and patience that are priceless.
Anyone who has followed my blog for a long time knows that I always try to pay special attention to details. So this time I decided to show you a novelty that has almost arrived in my shoe closet. Pantanetti, a timeless luxury style born in Italy, this luxury brand continues to express “Made in Italy” through craftsmanship, craftsmanship and the fusion of premium materials.
Pantanetti is for men who appreciate true style and elegance. Tradition and innovation merge into a brand with deep roots, but always in step with the times. The Pantanetti brand uses technology to keep its history alive and to satisfy every desire of its customers. Pantenetti footwear models from all past and present collections are organized in a digitized archive, linked to the production system, due to this incredible possibility, footwear models from past seasons can be produced and reworked, even in individual quantities and different colors.
Pantanetti footwear brand has women’s and men’s collections, they properly reflect the company’s duality. Models start from traditional forms and are contaminated with new trends, clothes and designer items. Pantanetti shoes have a unique identity and provide their owner with a perfect fit and impeccable softness and comfort, which are extremely important features that should adorn every shoe. The Pantanetti team strives to maintain tradition and follow the latest innovations that merge with a brand with deep roots, but always in step with the times.
Pantanetti‘s creative team uses technology to keep its history alive and to satisfy every desire of its customers. In the heart of Milan’s fashion district in the center of Italian fashion, there is a space where you can enjoy the beauty of the Pantanetti world of footwear. It is a place to deepen your philosophy, get to know products and processes and nurture authentic and lasting relationships, even in the Pantanetti showroom there is a creative atmosphere that characterizes the brand: colors, style and emotions are the heart of every meeting.
In today’s fashion story, I present to you Pantanetti winter shoes from the latest Fall-Winter collection for 2024/25. year in gentle brown tones. I haven’t had the chance to wear this shoe model before, but I’m glad to step into the new fashion season with Pantanetti and it will be a great honor and pleasure to show you how I styled this shoe model with some other outfits.
Crafted from the finest materials by Italian artisans, the shoes enrich any outfit. The Pantanetti brand offers shoes for everyday casual elegant options, while moccasins, elegant shoes and boots complete the wear of pure elegance.
If you want to stay updated and find out what pieces the Pantanetti brand has in its offer, visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of the first autumn fashion story from Ecuador, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of sports timeless elegance and prestige with the famous Italian fashion house Sannino Napoli, the beauty of the special Swiss watch brand with a long tradition, Appella, as well as the unique the quality of Italian craftsmanship with the iconic leather goods brand Restelli, as well as the beauty of cashmere craftsmanship and timeless Italian elegance with Aida Barni, the beauty and brilliance of sporty urban elegance with the luxury South Korean fashion house WOOYOUNGMI, as well as the unique quality of Italian craftsmanship with the iconic footwear brand Pantanetti, partners with for whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal fall outfit!
See you soon and continue our fashion adventures on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today? I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!
If you have a question, comment, suggestion or message for me, you can write me down in the comments. Of course, as always you can contact me via mail or social media channels, which you can find on the CONTACT page. See you soon, stay tuned!
With Love from Quito,
Mr.M
This post is sponsored by Sannino Napoli, Aida Barni, WOOYOUNGMI, Appella, Restelli and Pantanetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.
Dear Marko, this is really masterful! The pictures are amazing, they look like part of a Vogue magazine fashion editorial! You have always had a special energy and charm, but in these pictures you shine in a special way. You look fantastic and you can see constant work and improvement in the aesthetic sense. You look so good I’ll think you have a plastic surgeon trapped in your basement!
This is really something special, you are one of the few who managed to connect travel with luxury fashion. Simply your effort and desire to show your audience something new is stronger than anything and for all that we really appreciate you because you try to provide special content for all of us.
Your whole outfit is excellent, the leather jacket, the cashmere sweater, the high-waisted pants and the shoes, it really all looks like a perfect fashion harmony together. Rarely does an influencer make the effort to market such high-quality and original content from unusual destinations. Did you get a new device? The images are different and sharper and the colors are more intense?
I really like your outfit and I have to praise your work this fashion season! It’s really impressive how every year you try to improve the Mr.M blog and bring fashion stories to a new level. Your stories are interesting and educational and each time I learned something new about many fashion brands that I didn’t usually see in department stores, multi-brand stores or online in general. Kudos to you for your efforts to bring some new fashion brands closer to customers.
The sweater is really beautiful! I love that handwork, especially the braids on sweaters, and it always reminds me of winter. You look amazing as always!
Hallo Marko, ich hoffe, es geht dir gut! Ich weiß nicht, ob du es warst oder ob ich dich erst vor ein paar Tagen in Berlin am Kudamm getroffen habe, du hattest ein paar Taschen dabei und hattest einen fantastischen, übergroßen Mantel in Kamelfarbe. Ich bin irgendwie davon überzeugt, dass du es warst, weil der Junge genauso aussah wie du und neben dir ein Mann mit einer Kamera war, ich schätze, es war ein Fotograf, vielleicht hattest du an diesem Tag sogar ein Fotoshooting für einen neuen Blogbeitrag. Ich wollte Sie nur fragen, welchen Mantel Sie getragen haben, und möchte… Read more »
Hallo Johan, vielen Dank, dass du dir die Zeit genommen hast, meine Modegeschichte zu lesen und mir einen Kommentar zu schreiben. Ich freue mich, dass Ihnen meine Arbeit gefällt. Ja, anhand der Beschreibung kann ich bestätigen, dass Sie mich kennengelernt haben. Sie haben vermutet, dass ich an diesem Tag ein Outfit für einen neuen Blogbeitrag fotografiert habe. Wir haben in der Nähe ein Outfit-Shooting gemacht und du hast mich wahrscheinlich getroffen, als ich ein paar andere Besorgungen in der Stadt erledigen wollte. Der Mantel ist aus Kaschmir und es ist etwas Neues auf meinem Blog, es ist eine neue Marke… Read more »
Tolle Modegeschichte, es hat mir wirklich Spaß gemacht und die Marke Sannino Napoli hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Vielleicht haben sie in Deutschland einen Laden, wo man ihre Jacken anprobieren kann?
Hallo Martin, vielen Dank, dass du dir die Zeit genommen hast, meine Modegeschichte zu lesen und mir einen Kommentar zu schreiben. Bezüglich Ihrer Frage halte ich es für das Beste, eine E-Mail an agm_srl@virgilio.it zu senden. Sannino Napoli-Team wird diese Frage so schnell wie möglich beantworten, da ich mir nicht sicher bin.
Mit freundlichen Grüße,
Marko
Hallo Marko, deine neue Modegeschichte ist wunderschön und man sieht, dass du deine Reise nach Ecuador genossen hast, denn du strahlst einfach vor unglaublicher positiver Energie. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Ihrem neuen Reisebericht aus Ecuador. Es ist eine wirklich tolle Geschichte und ich mag Ihre Art, Reiseziele zu präsentieren, weil die Leute verschiedene Fakten und die Geschichte jedes Landes, das Sie besuchen, erfahren können.
Hi Marko, what a striking autumn story to open your Ecuador chapter. The Appella from their mechanical collection is the piece that holds my eye, since a 7mm-thin skeleton powered by the ETA 7001 is a connoisseur’s choice. That hand-wound 7001 is a legendary slim calibre, beloved for dress watches precisely because of its elegant proportions. I wear a Nomos Tangente myself, but a yellow-gold-toned skeleton like this has real warmth against a chocolate leather jacket. Do you find the openworked dial legible enough at a glance, given how thin the case is?
Caro Marko, che bella storia autunnale da Quito. Adoro che tu valorizzi la sartoria napoletana di Sannino Napoli, una cradle della tradizione italiana da quasi quarant’anni. L’orologio Appella, con il suo movimento ETA 7001 a carica manuale, è una scelta raffinata per chi ama la meccanica sottile. Possiedo un Frederique Constant e capisco bene il fascino di un quadrante scheletrato. La giacca in pelle color cioccolato completa un look di rara eleganza.
Lieber Marko, eine herrlich herbstliche Modegeschichte aus Ecuador. Mich fasziniert die Appella aus der mechanischen Kollektion mit ihrem ETA-7001-Handaufzugswerk. Ich trage selbst eine Stowa mit ebendiesem Kaliber, daher weiß ich, wie flach und elegant es baut. Dass Appella bereits 1943 von Paul Glocker gegründet wurde, verleiht der Marke echte Tiefe. Weißt du, ob dieses Skelettmodell auch mit einem anderen Zifferblatt erhältlich ist?
Bonjour Marko, quel plaisir de découvrir ta première histoire depuis Quito. La montre Appella, squelettée et dotée du calibre ETA 7001, est un véritable bijou d’horlogerie fine. J’apprécie qu’elle ne fasse que 7 mm d’épaisseur, ce qui est rare pour un mécanisme à remontage manuel. Je porte une Tissot, mais un boîtier ton or jaune avec cadran ouvert a un charme intemporel. La veste en cuir Sannino Napoli et les gants Restelli complètent un ensemble automnal superbe.
Hola Marko, una historia otoñal preciosa desde Quito. Me fascina que Appella sea una marca suiza fundada en 1943 por Paul Glocker, con raíces en los movimientos Roskopf. El modelo esqueletizado, con calibre ETA 7001 y solo 7 mm de grosor, es una joya para los amantes de la mecánica fina. Llevo un Longines de cuerda manual, pero una caja en tono oro amarillo siempre me ha tentado. ¿Recomendarías un reloj de cuerda manual como este para quien viene de los automáticos?
Marko, a beautifully composed story from the heart of Ecuador. I bought an Aida Barni cashmere sweater after one of your earlier posts, and the softness is everything you describe. Pairing the beige oversized-braid knit with the chocolate Sannino Napoli leather jacket and the slim Appella makes for a perfectly tonal autumn look. I admire that you give the watch as much narrative as the tailoring. Quito’s altitude and light must make for a wonderful backdrop for such warm, earthy dressing.
Beste Marko, wat een verfijnde herfststory uit Quito. De Appella uit de mechanische collectie sprak me meteen aan, vooral het ETA 7001-handopwinduurwerk. Zelf draag ik een Frederique Constant Slimline, dus een dunne kast van 7 mm waardeer ik enorm. Dat Appella teruggaat tot 1943 en Paul Glocker geeft het merk echte geloofwaardigheid. Vind je een skeletwijzerplaat geschikt voor dagelijks gebruik, of is het meer een horloge voor bijzondere gelegenheden?
Witaj Marko, przepiękna jesienna opowieść z Quito. Imponuje mi, że Appella to szwajcarska marka założona w 1943 roku przez Paula Glockera. Model szkieletowy, z kalibrem ETA 7001 i grubością zaledwie 7 mm, to prawdziwa gratka dla miłośników cienkich mechanizmów. Sam noszę Certinę, ale otwarta tarcza w kopercie w kolorze żółtego złota to zupełnie inny urok. Skórzana kurtka Sannino Napoli stanowi elegancką oprawę dla tak wysmakowanego zegarka.
Hi Marko, a thoroughly engaging read for any watch lover. The Appella appeals to me because the ETA 7001 is one of the great slim hand-wound movements, with only seventeen jewels but beautiful proportions. A 41mm case just 7mm thick is exactly the kind of dress-watch geometry I look for. I own a Hamilton with a 7001-based calibre, so I can vouch for how elegantly it wears. Could you tell me whether the sapphire crystal sits flush with the bezel, since that often defines how slim a watch feels in the metal?
Caro Marko, complimenti per questa storia autunnale cosi raffinata. Trovo affascinante che Sannino Napoli usi tessuti certificati Loro Piana come “Storm System” e “Pecora Nera” per le sue giacche. L’orologio Appella scheletrato, con movimento ETA 7001, aggiunge la nota meccanica perfetta a un look cosi curato. Possiedo un Maurice Lacroix e apprezzo molto gli orologi a carica manuale sottili. I guanti Restelli in pelle di pecari completano l’insieme con eleganza.
Olá Marko, que história outonal encantadora desde Quito. Fiquei impressionado por saber que a Appella foi fundada em 1943 por Paul Glocker, com raízes nos movimentos Roskopf. O modelo esqueletizado, com calibre ETA 7001 e apenas 7 mm de espessura, é uma verdadeira obra de relojoaria fina. A jaqueta de couro Sannino Napoli em tom chocolate transmite elegância intemporal. Achas que um relógio de corda manual como este pede mais cuidado no dia a dia do que um automático?
Marko, this is exactly the kind of considered story I enjoy. The Appella mechanical, with its slim ETA 7001 and skeleton dial, proves that genuine Swiss watchmaking can be had at a sensible level, around 1800 CHF as you note. I appreciate that the brand carries a real history from 1943 rather than being a recent invention. The chocolate Sannino Napoli jacket and brown Pantanetti shoes tie the whole tonal look together beautifully. It is a fine reminder that a thin dress watch can anchor a rich autumn outfit.
Lieber Marko, eine elegante Herbstgeschichte aus Quito. Es freut mich, dass du die Geschichte von Appella so ausführlich erzählst, von Paul Glocker bis zur heutigen ADRIATICA-Gruppe. Das skelettierte Modell mit dem flachen ETA-7001-Werk ist ein echter Hingucker. Ich trage eine Junghans Max Bill Handaufzug, schätze also schlanke, klare Uhren. Würdest du dieses Appella-Modell eher als dezente Alltagsuhr oder als kleines Sammlerstück einordnen?
Hola Marko, una crónica otoñal espléndida desde Ecuador. Compré unos guantes Restelli tras una de tus historias y entendí por qué insistes tanto en los accesorios bien elegidos. El Appella esqueletizado, con su calibre ETA 7001, me parece una joya de la relojería suiza asequible. Me admira que combine una caja en tono oro amarillo con un mecanismo de cuerda manual tan fino. Quito es un escenario fascinante para una pieza tan elegante.
Hi Marko, a refined and detailed post that any enthusiast will appreciate. The hand-wound ETA 7001 inside the Appella is a calibre I have long admired for its slimness and reliability. I currently wear a Frederique Constant Slimline Manufacture, but an openworked dial like this has always been on my wish list. The yellow-gold-tone steel case keeps it warm and dressy without tipping into flashiness. Could you tell me whether Appella offers this skeleton model on a bracelet as well, or only on the leather strap with the butterfly clasp?
Cher Marko, ton sens du détail est toujours admirable. J’apprécie que tu rappelles que Sannino Napoli vient de Naples, berceau de la tailleurie italienne, depuis presque quarante ans. La montre Appella, avec son calibre ETA 7001 à remontage manuel, est un véritable exercice d’élégance horlogère. Les seulement 7 mm d’épaisseur en font une pièce parfaite sous une manche de veste. Quito offre un cadre splendide pour cette première histoire sud-américaine.
Caro Marko, una storia di moda davvero ispirata da Quito. Indosso da tempo capi in cashmere Aida Barni e quella lavorazione a trecce oversize è splendida d’inverno. L’orologio Appella scheletrato, con il suo movimento ETA 7001 a vista, completa il look con grande raffinatezza. Apprezzo che il marchio mantenga una vera tradizione svizzera dal 1943. Hai costruito un insieme autunnale armonioso fino all’ultimo dettaglio.
Marko, a genuinely captivating read. The Appella skeleton stands out because the ETA 7001 is a movement enthusiasts treasure for its thinness and its classic hand-wound feel. I wear a Tudor with an in-house calibre, but I have always had a soft spot for slim manual-wind dress watches. The fact that it comes from a house dating to 1943 gives it a depth that newer brands simply cannot claim. Set against the baroque architecture of Quito, the whole image feels both timeless and refined.
Olá Marko, que crónica elegante desde Quito. Adorei a forma como ligas a relojoaria suíça da Appella ao artesanato italiano dos mocassins e da malha de caxemira, todos fiéis à tradição. O modelo esqueletizado, com calibre ETA 7001, é uma peça que qualquer entusiasta apreciaria. Eu uso um Christopher Ward de corda manual, mas um Appella em tom dourado seria um sonho. As fotografias transmitem na perfeição o espírito sereno do outono equatoriano.
Beste Marko, een prachtige en sfeervolle herfststory uit Ecuador. Het verhaal dat Appella teruggaat tot 1943 en de Roskopf-uurwerken vind ik bijzonder boeiend. Een skeletwijzerplaat met het slanke ETA 7001-werk is technisch knap en oogt zeer verfijnd. Zelf draag ik een Tissot, maar een handopwinduurwerk heeft toch iets bijzonders. Het samenspel met de chocoladebruine Sannino Napoli-jas maakt het geheel warm en tijdloos.
Lieber Marko, eine wunderbar stimmige Herbstgeschichte aus Quito. Die skelettierte Appella mit ihrem ETA-7001-Werk gefällt mir ausgesprochen gut. Es ist beeindruckend, wie flach und elegant ein Handaufzugswerk dieser Art baut. Der Kaschmirpullover von Aida Barni und die Sannino-Napoli-Lederjacke verleihen dem Look eine warme Note. Ein gelungenes Zusammenspiel von Schweizer Mechanik und italienischer Handwerkskunst.
Hi Marko, a beautifully judged autumn story from Ecuador. The Aida Barni beige cashmere with its oversized braids is the ideal canvas for a slim statement piece like the Appella. I appreciate that you let the watch and the knitwear speak quietly rather than overloading the look. The yellow-gold-tone case glows nicely against the chocolate leather in your photographs. It is a masterclass in pairing fine horology with relaxed, luxurious autumn dressing.
Caro Marko, una storia raffinata che celebra l’artigianalità con grande gusto. Mi affascina che l’Appella monti il calibro ETA 7001, uno dei movimenti a carica manuale più amati per la sua sottigliezza. La cassa da 41 mm spessa solo 7 mm è un piccolo prodigio di equilibrio. Indosso un Longines a carica manuale e capisco bene il piacere di un quadrante scheletrato. La giacca Sannino Napoli e le scarpe Pantanetti completano un look italiano impeccabile.
Marko, a fitting close to a refined autumn chapter. The Appella, with its ETA 7001 hand-wound movement and skeleton dial, truly earns its place as the star of the outfit for me. Knowing the brand dates to 1943 under Paul Glocker, and is now revived by the Adriatica group, only deepens its appeal. I have long admired slim dress watches that show their mechanics rather than hide them. Could you tell me whether Appella ships internationally, since I would love to see this model in person?