Disco Volante, meaning flying saucer in Italian, is a term that has been used over the years for various different creations that all seem to fit that mandatory criteria when naming something in Italian: they are stunning. Whether it is the Alfa Romeos that were given this name or the wall-mounted turn table designed by Oscar Olsson, they all have a timeless appeal. The term Disco Volante is even cemented in pop culture, as it was the name of the unusual hydrofoil yacht owned by Spectre head henchman Emilio Largo in the James Bond movie Thunderball.

This all means that calling something Disco Volante is not a decision to be taken lightly, but Furlan Marri did right to pick it for their latest collection. First of all, it suits the shape of the watch, and secondly, it is indeed stunning. That Furlan Marri knows how to design a great-looking watch is nothing new, but even amongst them, the Disco Volante stands out. This starts with the double-stepped case, in which the crown is so neatly integrated. With the lugs tucked underneath, it is pure elegance that also sits very nicely on the wrist. The diameter of 38mm is spot on and offers enough space for a beautiful balance between the smooth case and the more than interesting dial.
Furlan Marri offers the Disco Volante in three colors, all with a two-tone dial. Green is combined with sand (Disco Verde), blue with silver (Disco Celeste), and for the watch we review here, brown with salmon, which Furlan Marri calls t...