For years, the Italian renegades at Out of Order have made a name for themselves by actively rebelling against pristine, sterile watchmaking. Their signature “Damaged in Italy” ethos brought us timepieces that looked as though they had already survived a lifetime of aquatic adventures before ever leaving the box.
However, as the brand matures, so too does its design language. Striking a beautiful balance between its rebellious roots and genuine, refined elegance, the Venetian marque has unveiled a stunning new mechanical collection.
Leading the charge is the breathtaking OUT OF ORDER CASANOVA 38 MOP AUTOMATIC RIALTO EMBER. Priced at a highly competitive $715, this new release is a poetic, horological love letter to the romantic waterways and vibrant sunsets of Venice.
A Dial Forged by the Venetian Sunset
The absolute centerpiece of this timepiece is, without question, its mesmerizing dial. The “Rialto Ember” moniker is not just marketing poetry; it actively captures the intense, warm, and vibrant tones of a sunset setting the iconic Ponte di Rialto aglow.
To achieve this, Out of Order utilized a full mother-of-pearl (MOP) dial. Because mother-of-pearl is a living, unpredictable natural material, every single watch produced is entirely unique, enriched by one-of-a-kind, iridescent reflections. The brand fully embraces this natural variability, transforming what others might see as an imperfection into a defining hallmark of character.
To ensure the dial remains as highly legible as it is beautiful, the brand engineered custom applied indices crafted from the exact same mother-of-pearl, thoughtfully framed by a double metal structure and filled with Super-LumiNova®. Time is indicated by a set of brilliant IP gold hands featuring Super-LumiNova® C3 inserts, while a harmoniously integrated date window at 3 o’clock preserves the dial’s overall formal coherence.
Sizing in the Horological Sweet Spot
While the dial supplies the high romance, the physical architecture of the case delivers the highly capable, sporty character that enthusiasts demand. Machined from solid 316L stainless steel, the case measures a universally flattering 38mm in diameter, with a compact 46mm lug-to-lug length and a highly wearable thickness of just 12.2mm.
These proportions hit the absolute sweet spot for modern sports watches, ensuring everyday versatility across a wide variety of wrist sizes.
The finishing alternates seamlessly between rugged, satin-brushed surfaces and sharp, polished bevels. Framing the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is a 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel, complete with an anodized aluminum insert that is perfectly color-matched to the dial’s glowing ember tones.
Thanks to a solid screw-down caseback and a signed screw-down crown featuring the embossed UP logo, the Casanova boasts a robust 100 meters (10 ATM) of water resistance, making it a highly capable companion both in and out of the water.
A Reliable Mechanical Pulse
To fully elevate the Casanova collection from its quartz origins, Out of Order has equipped this model with a highly reliable mechanical heart. Beating inside is the ubiquitous Seiko NH35 automatic caliber. Operating at a steady 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and delivering a 41-hour power reserve, it is a proven workhorse movement designed to accompany your daily life with total discretion.
Crucially, the brand goes the extra mile by meticulously regulating these movements in their own laboratories to achieve a highly impressive accuracy of ±8 seconds per day.
Securing the watch to the wrist is a solid, three-link 316L stainless steel bracelet featuring brushed surfaces with polished sides. It culminates in a sturdy clasp complete with micro-adjustments for optimal, all-day ergonomics.
Ultimately, the OUT OF ORDER CASANOVA 38 MOP AUTOMATIC RIALTO EMBER proves that a brand known for its distressed, subversive aesthetic is more than capable of delivering a profoundly elegant, sophisticated dive watch that proudly carries the heritage of Venice on the wrist.
