Maurizio Mazzochi is an industry veteran who knows the industry inside and out, serving in various senior management positions at brands such as Omega and Jacob & Co. Now, Purnell is his home, a brand that focuses only on tourbillons and not the most common ones. Purnell’s watches feature a high-speed triple-axis tourbillon designed by the legendary watchmaker Eric Coudray that delights the stars and high-end watch collectors alike. We sit down with Mazzochi to discover how it is to lead such an exclusive brand.

Martin Green/WatchTime: Purnell is a brand that only focuses on creating complex movements with tourbillons. Why this direction"

Maurizio Mazzocchi/Purnell: Tourbillons are at the heart of what we do at Purnell because they’re not just technical marvels; they’re about creating emotion. The triple-axis tourbillon spins and moves in ways that captivate the senses, drawing you into its world. We’re not just making watches; we’re crafting experiences that are mesmerizing and memorable.
The Purnell Primo houses a high-speed triple-axis tourbillon. What are the challenges in making these" 

When you?re engineering a high-speed triple-axis tourbillon, you’re looking at a unique set of challenges. It?s like driving a high-performance sports car at 400 km/h non-stop? everything has to be meticulously engineered for speed without compromising stability. To get there, you need to use ultra-lightweight co...