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Furlan Marri’s Octa Gets a Meteorite Makeover — Mid‑Century Charm Meets Cosmic Stone
150 pieces, $1,350 on leather and $1,550 on bracelet — Furlan Marri’s Meteorite Octa pairs a genuine Gibeon dial with a slim 38 mm case. The Widmanstätten pattern makes every example visually unique while the Miyota 9039 keeps the watch wearable and precise.
By HorologyTalk Editorial · · 3 min read
Originally reported by Fratello Watches. This article is a curated summary of their original coverage.
Furlan Marri’s Octa Gets a Meteorite Makeover — Mid‑Century Charm Meets Cosmic Stone
Furlan Marri has taken the Octa and given it a literal otherworldly face: thin, acid‑etched slices of Gibeon meteorite that reveal individual Widmanstätten patterns. The treatment reads tactile and lived‑in against the Octa’s slim, classically proportioned case — delicate in detail, bold in graphic contrast.
The case itself stays faithful to the model’s footprint: 38 mm stainless steel, restrained chamfered lugs and a high‑domed, box‑style sapphire crystal that nods to vintage acrylic while remaining durable. At 9.8 mm thick and roughly 48 mm lug‑to‑lug, the watch wears compactly. Finishes mix brushed surfaces with polished bevels, a look Furlan Marri has made its own.
Movement and technical package
Through the display caseback you’ll find a Miyota 9039 automatic. It runs at 28,800 vph and stores approximately 42 hours of power. Furlan Marri fits a signed rotor and regulates the movement in multiple positions; the brand quotes typical daily variance within single‑digit seconds. Water resistance is 50 metres, keeping the Octa a dress‑oriented everyday watch rather than a sports tool.
Materials, finishing and availability
Gibeon meteorite slices are stabilized, pickled and acid‑etched to emphasise the crystalline texture. No two dials are identical, which is central to the watch’s appeal. The Meteorite Octa ships on a quick‑release calfskin strap, with an option to upgrade to a three‑link stainless bracelet. Each piece is numbered and includes a certificate of authenticity verifying the meteorite source.
Furlan Marri is limiting production to 150 pieces. Pricing is $1,350 on leather and $1,550 on bracelet, sold directly through the brand’s online boutique with immediate shipping expected. For a brand that usually sits at the accessible end of the market, this model pairs exotic material with attainable pricing.
“Putting a genuine meteorite into a slim, wearable platform is a bold move — one that flips the script on how microbrands approach special editions.”
If you want a compact, vintage‑leaning watch with a dial you won’t see on anyone else, this is a clear buying angle. For collectors weighing material novelty against everyday wearability, the Meteorite Octa answers both questions on a modest budget.
Originally reported by Fratello Watches. This article is a curated summary of their original coverage.
Tags: Furlan Marri, meteorite dial, Miyota, Octa