Marcato
Discover the Prestex Marcato Jumping Hour Limited Edition, a distinctive mechanical watch combining traditional horological creativity with refined British design. Produced in strictly controlled numbers, with only 75 pieces available per dial, the Marcato offers collectors an opportunity to own an uncommon interpretation of one of watchmaking’s most intriguing displays. Inspired by jumping hour watches of the early twentieth century, the design replaces a conventional hour hand with a dedicated aperture that displays the hour digitally, changing instantaneously as each new hour begins. This unusual approach to displaying time gives the Marcato an unmistakable identity, balancing mechanical ingenuity with a clean and considered aesthetic. Limited production further enhances its appeal, creating a watch intended for collectors who value individuality, mechanical interest and distinctive design.
The Marcato brings the jumping hour complication into a contemporary Prestex timepiece while retaining the charm and character that made early examples so fascinating. Rather than relying on visual complexity, the dial places the unusual hour display at the centre of the experience, creating a watch that rewards closer inspection and offers something genuinely different from a traditional three hand design. Every transition of the hour provides a reminder of the mechanical engineering working beneath the dial, combining functionality with a moment of horological theatre. With just 75 examples produced per dial, availability is intentionally limited and each variation represents a rare addition to the Prestex collection. Explore the Prestex Marcato Jumping Hour Limited Edition and discover a British designed mechanical watch defined by rarity, character and an imaginative approach to displaying time.
Powered by the Swiss-made Sellita SW300 automatic movement and enhanced by the bespoke Prestex JP1 jumping hour module, the Marcato represents a thoughtful balance of engineering and elegance. The 39mm stainless steel cushion case draws on heritage proportions while maintaining a confident modern presence. An exhibition case back reveals the movement within, reinforcing the mechanical authenticity at the heart of the design. Strictly limited to 75 pieces per dial, the Marcato stands as a considered and collectible expression of independent British watchmaking.
