About Out Of Order Watches
About Out Of Order Watches | Damaged in Italy Since 2013
Out Of Order Watches bring a deliberately unconventional Italian attitude to contemporary watchmaking. Founded in 2013, OOO – Out Of Order® was created around the idea that a watch does not need to look untouched to be desirable. Inspired by objects that develop character through use, including faded denim and worn leather jackets, the founders developed watches that could appear as though they had already lived a life from the moment they reached the wrist. That philosophy evolved into the brand's signature “Damaged in Italy” concept, using a patented handcrafted finishing process to give selected 316L stainless-steel cases and bracelets a deliberately distressed appearance. Rather than hiding scratches, ageing and visual irregularity, Out Of Order transforms them into part of the design.
For enthusiasts searching for Out Of Order watches, Out Of Order watches UK, OOO watches, Italian watches, Damaged in Italy watches, Out Of Order Casanova watches, Shaker Automatic GMT watches, Torpedine watches, Diverissimo watches and Supervintage Chrono watches, today's collection is considerably broader than the original distressed concept. Buyers can compare automatic, GMT, chronograph, meca-quartz and distinctive design-led watches across collections inspired by Italian culture, cocktails, vintage sports watches and the visual language of the 1960s and 1970s. Ultra Distressed models preserve the unmistakable worn aesthetic, while Ultra Brushed versions offer cleaner stainless-steel finishing for customers who prefer the same Out Of Order personality without artificial ageing.
Clarindon Jewellers offers a carefully selected range of Out Of Order Watches in the UK, bringing Italian creativity, unconventional styling and practical contemporary watchmaking to collectors seeking something outside the traditional luxury-watch establishment.
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The History of Out Of Order Watches
The story of Out Of Order began in Italy in 2013 with an unusual problem faced by co-founder Riccardo Torrisi.
Torrisi needed to repair a luxury watch but did not have the budget required to restore it conventionally. Rather than seeing wear and damage purely as defects, he began thinking about products that often become more attractive as they age.
Faded jeans, distressed leather jackets and other well-used possessions provided the inspiration.
Torrisi joined forces with Claudio Dalla Mora and Dario Ceolotto, combining their ideas and experience to develop a watch brand that would deliberately reject the expectation that a new watch must appear flawless.
The result became OOO – Out Of Order®, a company influenced by iconic watches of the 1960s and 1970s but interpreted through an unmistakably playful contemporary Italian perspective.
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What Does Damaged in Italy Mean?
“Damaged in Italy” is the phrase most closely associated with Out Of Order.
It describes the brand's patented handcrafted finishing concept, through which selected stainless-steel cases and bracelets receive a deliberately aged and distressed appearance.
Instead of attempting to make every surface look untouched, the treatment introduces irregularities that create the impression of a watch that has already developed years of character.
The phrase is also a playful response to conventional manufacturing labels. Out Of Order does not use “Damaged in Italy” simply as another way of saying “Made in Italy”; it refers specifically to the brand's distinctive finishing philosophy.
That distinction is important when understanding what makes OOO different from conventional Italian fashion watches.
The Out Of Order Damaged in Italy Process
Out Of Order developed and patented its Damaged in Italy finishing process as the brand grew.
Selected 316L stainless-steel cases and bracelets undergo specialised treatment before being individually hand-finished by artisans.
Because the ageing effect is not intended to be perfectly uniform, individual watches can display subtle differences in their surface character.
This gives Ultra Distressed models a deliberately individual appearance and means that additional marks acquired through ownership can blend naturally into the original aesthetic.
For customers who normally worry about creating the first scratch on a pristine watch, the philosophy offers a radically different ownership experience.
The First Out Of Order Watch
May 2013 marked the creation of the first Out Of Order prototype.
The original concept used a substantial 44mm hand-aged stainless-steel case, an irregularly brushed rotating bezel and mineral crystal treated internally to create a tropicalised appearance.
The applied dial indices were also individually aged to reinforce the worn aesthetic.
Inside was a Miyota 2115 quartz movement, chosen as a straightforward and dependable Japanese movement.
This first prototype established the philosophy that continues to define the brand: unconventional appearance on the outside without intentionally compromising the functional watch beneath it.
Out Of Order's Italian Identity
Italian character runs throughout Out Of Order's design language.
Rather than adopting the restrained formality often associated with traditional European luxury watches, OOO frequently embraces colour, humour, food, drinks, travel and everyday Italian culture.
Collection names such as Casanova and cocktail-inspired Shaker references make this influence particularly visible.
Dial colours can be playful and unconventional, while the Damaged in Italy wording itself demonstrates a willingness to approach watchmaking with humour.
This creates a distinctive alternative for customers who enjoy watches but do not necessarily want the seriousness associated with conventional luxury horology.
Out Of Order Watches and Veneto
The modern Out Of Order story is closely connected with Veneto in north-eastern Italy.
The brand itself describes its journey as an idea born in Veneto that developed into an international community.
That regional identity contributes to the combination of Italian styling, artisanal finishing and irreverent personality found throughout the collection.
Out Of Order has subsequently expanded well beyond Italy into international markets including the United Kingdom, United States, China, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Ten Years of Out Of Order Watches
Out Of Order celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023.
The milestone became particularly important because it marked an expansion of the brand's finishing philosophy.
Historically, the deliberately aged Damaged in Italy treatment had been fundamental to the visual identity of OOO.
From 2023, Out Of Order expanded its collections to include more watches in clean brushed stainless steel alongside the famous distressed finish.
This created two distinct ways to experience the same designs: Ultra Distressed and Ultra Brushed.
Out Of Order Ultra Distressed Watches
Ultra Distressed is the purest contemporary expression of the original Out Of Order concept.
316L stainless steel receives the patented Damaged in Italy treatment, producing a worn appearance with visible character from the beginning.
Rather than attempting to reproduce one perfectly uniform pattern, the artisanal finishing helps give individual watches subtle differences.
Ultra Distressed is therefore the natural choice for customers who want the full Out Of Order aesthetic and the philosophy that originally established the brand.
Out Of Order Ultra Brushed Watches
Ultra Brushed offers a different interpretation of Out Of Order.
Instead of deliberately distressing the stainless steel, the case and bracelet receive a cleaner brushed finish that the company describes as a “never used before” appearance.
This gives customers access to the same case designs, colourful dials and Italian personality without the intentionally aged exterior.
Ultra Brushed is particularly appealing to customers who appreciate OOO's designs but prefer their watches to develop natural marks gradually through ownership.
Ultra Distressed vs Ultra Brushed
The difference between Ultra Distressed and Ultra Brushed is primarily aesthetic rather than philosophical.
Ultra Distressed embraces artificial ageing from day one. Ultra Brushed begins with a cleaner, more conventional stainless-steel appearance.
Both allow buyers to enjoy the creative design language of Out Of Order, so the choice largely depends upon whether you prefer instant vintage character or want the watch to develop its own wear naturally.
Out Of Order Casanova Watches
The Out Of Order Casanova collection combines Italian cultural identity with versatile everyday watch design.
Casanova is currently one of the most recognisable families within the OOO catalogue and is available in a broad range of colours and finishing combinations.
Dial choices extend beyond conventional black, blue and silver into expressive shades, mother-of-pearl effects and combinations that reinforce the playful personality of the brand.
Different case sizes also broaden the appeal of Casanova beyond the traditionally large dimensions associated with earlier Out Of Order watches.
For customers searching for Out Of Order Casanova watches, Italian watches, colourful watches and distressed stainless-steel watches, the collection provides an accessible introduction to OOO.
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Out Of Order Casanova 38mm and 44mm Watches
Modern Casanova watches are offered in different proportions, including approximately 38mm and 44mm formats across the wider collection.
This is significant because Out Of Order was historically associated with relatively substantial watches.
The smaller format makes the distinctive design language accessible to customers with slimmer wrists and those who simply prefer contemporary compact sizing.
Larger Casanova references preserve greater wrist presence for enthusiasts who enjoy bold sports-watch proportions.
Out Of Order Casanova Colours
Colour is one of Casanova's greatest strengths.
Out Of Order frequently uses shades and combinations that would be unusual within conservative watchmaking.
Green, pink, turquoise, black, mother-of-pearl and other expressive treatments allow buyers to choose a watch according to personal style rather than simply movement specification.
This variety makes Casanova particularly effective as an everyday fashion-conscious watch while preserving the construction and distinctive finishing expected from OOO.
Out Of Order Shaker Automatic GMT Watches
The Shaker Automatic GMT is one of the most distinctive current Out Of Order collections.
It combines Japanese automatic mechanical watchmaking with a GMT complication and a playful cocktail-inspired design concept.
The collection uses approximately 40mm cases, creating versatile contemporary proportions.
A GMT watch can display an additional time zone, making the Shaker particularly useful for travellers, international business or anyone regularly communicating across different regions.
For customers searching for Out Of Order automatic watches, Out Of Order GMT watches, Japanese automatic GMT watches and Italian-designed travel watches, Shaker offers an especially compelling combination of personality and practical functionality.
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Why Is It Called the Shaker GMT?
The Shaker name reflects Out Of Order's playful relationship with cocktail culture.
Rather than treating the GMT as a purely technical travel instrument, OOO gives individual watches personalities inspired by drinks, colours and social culture.
References such as Negroni and Midori demonstrate this approach.
It is a good example of how Out Of Order combines recognisable watch complications with themes drawn from everyday Italian lifestyle rather than conventional aviation or military narratives.
What Is a GMT Watch?
A GMT watch allows the wearer to follow more than one time zone.
Alongside conventional hour and minute hands, an additional GMT hand works with a 24-hour scale to indicate another time reference.
This can be particularly useful when travelling because the wearer can keep track of home time while reading local time conventionally.
Within Shaker, Out Of Order combines this practical travel complication with automatic mechanical movement technology and distinctive Italian styling.
Out Of Order Torpedine Watches
The Torpedine collection represents another important side of modern Out Of Order automatic watchmaking.
Current Torpedine models are approximately 42mm and are positioned around premium Japanese automatic movement technology.
The collection combines substantial sports-watch proportions with strong dial colours and the choice of characteristic OOO finishing.
For buyers who want an automatic Out Of Order watch without requiring the additional travel function of a GMT, Torpedine provides a strong alternative.
Out Of Order Diverissimo Watches
Diverissimo moves the Out Of Order philosophy into the world of automatic sports and diving-inspired watches.
Current models use approximately 42mm cases and premium Japanese automatic movement technology.
The collection retains OOO's preference for expressive colours and strong visual character while providing the more purposeful aesthetic expected from a diver-style watch.
For enthusiasts searching for Out Of Order dive watches, Italian dive watches and Japanese automatic sports watches, Diverissimo is one of the most relevant collections.
Out Of Order Supervintage Chrono Watches
The Supervintage Chrono combines Out Of Order's enthusiasm for aged styling with chronograph functionality.
Chronographs traditionally carry strong associations with motorsport, aviation and twentieth-century tool watches, making them particularly compatible with the brand's fascination with 1960s and 1970s design.
Out Of Order interprets these influences through contemporary materials, expressive dial combinations and its own finishing philosophy rather than creating a straightforward vintage reproduction.
Out Of Order Sporty Cronografo Watches
The Sporty Cronografo demonstrates the more colourful sporting side of OOO.
Chronograph subdials, contrasting hands and energetic colour combinations create watches designed to stand out rather than disappear beneath a cuff.
Selected contemporary chronograph references use the Japanese Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, combining quartz accuracy with a more mechanically inspired chronograph display and operation.
What Is a Meca-Quartz Watch?
Meca-quartz technology combines electronic quartz timekeeping with mechanical elements within the chronograph mechanism.
The result provides the accuracy and convenience of quartz while giving the chronograph a character closer to traditional mechanical timing watches.
Out Of Order currently uses Japanese Seiko VK63 technology in selected chronographs.
This movement architecture suits OOO particularly well because it delivers useful chronograph functionality without requiring the greater cost and thickness of a fully mechanical chronograph movement.
Out Of Order OOO FORMA Watches
OOO FORMA represents the increasingly experimental design side of Out Of Order.
Rather than relying exclusively on familiar circular sports-watch cases, FORMA explores more architectural case shapes and unconventional methods of displaying time.
The collection forms part of the brand's Creative Division and demonstrates that Out Of Order is continuing to evolve beyond the designs that established Damaged in Italy.
For collectors who prefer unusual watch architecture and contemporary independent design, OOO FORMA represents one of the most interesting directions within the current catalogue.
Out Of Order FORMA Venti
FORMA Venti combines unconventional rectangular proportions with an automatic jump-hour display.
Current references measure approximately 30.5mm by 41mm, creating a very different wrist presence from the circular 40mm to 44mm sports watches associated with much of the OOO catalogue.
The jump-hour concept displays the hour through an aperture rather than relying solely upon a conventional central hour hand.
This creates a more architectural way of reading time and reinforces the experimental identity of the OOO Creative Division.
What Is a Jump-Hour Watch?
A jump-hour watch displays the current hour numerically through an aperture or window.
Instead of gradually moving between hour markers, the hour indication changes directly when the next hour begins.
The complication has appeared throughout watchmaking history but remains comparatively unusual in contemporary watches.
Its use within OOO FORMA demonstrates the brand's willingness to explore horological concepts beyond conventional three-hand and chronograph layouts.
Out Of Order Automatic Watches
Automatic watches form an increasingly important part of the Out Of Order catalogue.
Collections such as Shaker Automatic GMT, Torpedine, Diverissimo and selected OOO FORMA references provide mechanical alternatives to the quartz and meca-quartz watches elsewhere in the range.
An automatic movement uses motion from the wearer's wrist to wind the mainspring through an oscillating rotor.
This allows the watch to operate without a conventional disposable battery while providing the mechanical interaction valued by many watch enthusiasts.
Japanese Movements in Out Of Order Watches
Japanese movement technology has been part of Out Of Order since its earliest days.
The original 2013 prototype used a Miyota 2115 quartz movement.
Today, the brand continues to use Japanese movement technology across numerous collections, including premium Japanese automatic calibres and Seiko meca-quartz chronograph movements.
These movements are widely used throughout independent watchmaking because they combine proven engineering, servicing practicality and strong performance relative to cost.
Out Of Order Quartz Watches
Quartz watches remain relevant within Out Of Order because the brand has never attempted to define itself exclusively through mechanical movements.
The original prototype itself was quartz-powered.
Quartz technology offers high accuracy, straightforward ownership and allows OOO to concentrate resources on case design, dial treatments and distinctive finishing.
For customers who primarily want Out Of Order's Italian personality and Damaged in Italy aesthetic, quartz can therefore be a highly practical choice.
Out Of Order Mechanical Watches
Customers who prefer traditional mechanical watchmaking can choose from an expanding range of automatic Out Of Order watches.
Shaker combines automatic engineering with GMT functionality, while Torpedine and Diverissimo offer alternative sports-watch interpretations.
OOO FORMA pushes mechanical watchmaking into more unconventional territory through automatic jump-hour displays.
This variety makes the current brand significantly broader than the quartz-focused image some collectors may associate with earlier Out Of Order watches.
Out Of Order Watches and 316L Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel is fundamental to the Out Of Order aesthetic.
The material provides durability, corrosion resistance and a suitable surface for both the patented Damaged in Italy treatment and the cleaner Ultra Brushed finish.
On Ultra Distressed models, the steel is deliberately treated to create visible age and character.
On Ultra Brushed models, the same underlying material can provide a significantly cleaner contemporary appearance.
This ability to create dramatically different personalities from stainless steel demonstrates how important finishing is to the OOO design philosophy.
Out Of Order Watches and Vintage Inspiration
Out Of Order openly draws inspiration from the iconic watches and broader visual culture of the 1960s and 1970s.
Those decades produced some of the most recognisable sports, dive and chronograph designs in watch history.
Rather than reproducing one historic watch directly, OOO combines familiar vintage cues with modern colour, Italian humour and deliberate ageing.
The result is retro-inspired rather than simply retro-reproduced.
Why Out Of Order Watches Look Worn
The worn appearance of an Ultra Distressed Out Of Order is intentional.
Scratches, irregular brushing and aged-looking surfaces are not necessarily evidence that the watch has been previously owned.
They form part of the Damaged in Italy finishing treatment.
This is one of the most important points for new customers to understand because OOO deliberately reverses the conventional assumption that a brand-new watch must arrive with perfectly untouched surfaces.
Does Every Out Of Order Watch Look the Same?
No. Hand finishing means Ultra Distressed watches can display individual variations.
The intention is not to create a mechanically identical pattern of artificial scratches across every watch.
This gives each piece greater individuality and reinforces the philosophy that signs of age and wear can contribute character rather than automatically reducing aesthetic value.
Out Of Order Watches and Patina
Watch collectors often use the term patina to describe the visual changes that develop naturally as materials age.
Out Of Order approaches the idea differently by introducing a worn aesthetic from the beginning.
The owner can then continue adding genuine marks through everyday use.
For enthusiasts who enjoy watches as practical objects rather than pristine safe queens, this can create a more relaxed ownership experience.
Out Of Order Watches for Everyday Wear
Out Of Order designs are particularly suited to customers who want watches to be worn regularly.
The Damaged in Italy concept means the owner does not necessarily need to worry about preserving a flawless polished surface.
Automatic, quartz and meca-quartz movement choices also allow customers to select the ownership experience that best suits them.
Casanova provides versatile everyday styling, Shaker adds GMT functionality for travel, while Torpedine and Diverissimo move towards more substantial mechanical sports-watch territory.
Out Of Order Watches for Travel
The Shaker Automatic GMT is particularly relevant for frequent travellers.
The additional GMT indication allows a second time zone to remain visible while the wearer follows local time conventionally.
This is useful for holidays, international work and maintaining awareness of home time while abroad.
Combined with approximately 40mm case proportions and automatic mechanical movement technology, Shaker provides one of the most versatile watches in the contemporary OOO range.
Out Of Order Watches for Collectors
Collectors may be attracted to Out Of Order because it takes a position that is deliberately different from traditional watch brands.
The patented distressed finishing concept gives the company a recognisable identity, while limited editions, unusual colourways and evolving collections create opportunities for more individual choices.
OOO FORMA also indicates that the brand is becoming increasingly willing to experiment with case architecture and complications rather than relying exclusively upon its original sports-watch formula.
Out Of Order Limited Edition Watches
Limited editions have become an important part of the wider Out Of Order catalogue.
Small-production releases allow the company to experiment with unusual dial colours, themes, materials and movement configurations without turning every idea into a permanent collection.
This suits the playful personality of OOO and provides additional appeal for enthusiasts who prefer watches that are less commonly encountered.
Out Of Order Watches for Men and Women
The contemporary Out Of Order catalogue offers enough variation in dimensions and colours to move beyond rigid traditional gender categories.
Compact Casanova references provide options for smaller wrists, while larger 42mm and 44mm watches offer stronger visual presence.
Pink, turquoise, green, mother-of-pearl, black and other dial treatments allow customers to choose according to personal style rather than conventional assumptions about men's or women's watches.
Out Of Order Compared with Traditional Swiss Watches
Out Of Order offers a fundamentally different proposition from a traditional Swiss luxury manufacturer.
The brand is not attempting to compete through centuries of history, elaborate hand-finished movements or formal haute horlogerie.
Its strength is personality.
Italian design, deliberately distressed finishing, unusual colours and playful cultural references create watches intended to be enjoyed without excessive seriousness.
For customers who already own conventional Swiss watches, OOO can provide an interesting contrast within a collection.
Out Of Order Compared with Fashion Watches
Out Of Order should also be distinguished from a conventional fashion-label watch.
The company was created specifically around watches rather than licensing an unrelated fashion name to generic timepieces.
It developed and patented its own Damaged in Italy treatment and has progressively expanded into automatic GMT, mechanical sports, meca-quartz chronograph and jump-hour watches.
This gives OOO greater relevance to enthusiast buyers than a typical logo-driven fashion watch.
Why Choose an Out Of Order Watch?
Out Of Order combines several qualities that make the brand particularly distinctive:
- Italian watch brand established in 2013
- Founded by Riccardo Torrisi, Claudio Dalla Mora and Dario Ceolotto
- Original concept inspired by objects that improve visually with age
- Patented Damaged in Italy finishing process
- Hand-finished Ultra Distressed watches
- Cleaner Ultra Brushed alternatives
- 316L stainless-steel construction across key collections
- Casanova watches in expressive colours
- Shaker Automatic GMT watches
- Torpedine automatic watches
- Diverissimo automatic watches
- Supervintage and Sporty chronographs
- OOO FORMA experimental designs
- Automatic jump-hour watches
- Japanese automatic movements
- Seiko meca-quartz technology on selected chronographs
- Vintage inspiration from the 1960s and 1970s
- Distinctive Italian humour and personality
- Limited editions and unusual dial combinations
- A relaxed approach to scratches and everyday wear
The defining attraction is that Out Of Order does not try to behave like every other watch company. Its watches celebrate imperfection, colour and individuality while offering a growing selection of movement types and complications for enthusiasts who still care about what is happening beneath the dial.
Which Out Of Order Watch Should You Buy?
The best Out Of Order depends upon the style and functionality you want.
Choose Casanova for a versatile introduction to the brand with a broad choice of colours and sizes.
Choose Shaker Automatic GMT if you want Japanese automatic mechanical watchmaking combined with useful second-time-zone functionality.
Consider Torpedine if you want a substantial automatic sports watch without requiring a GMT complication.
Explore Diverissimo if you prefer the stronger aesthetic of a mechanical diver-style watch.
Choose Supervintage Chrono or Sporty Cronografo if chronograph design is your priority.
For something considerably more unconventional, explore OOO FORMA and its distinctive automatic jump-hour architecture.
Finally, decide whether you want the full Ultra Distressed Damaged in Italy experience or the cleaner appearance of Ultra Brushed stainless steel.
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Who Should Buy an Out Of Order Watch?
Out Of Order is particularly well suited to:
- Italian-watch enthusiasts
- Collectors seeking unusual watches
- Customers who enjoy vintage-inspired design
- Buyers who prefer distressed watches
- Collectors interested in independent watch brands
- Automatic-watch enthusiasts
- GMT-watch buyers
- Chronograph enthusiasts
- Customers looking for colourful watches
- Collectors interested in jump-hour watches
- Buyers who dislike overly formal luxury-watch culture
- Customers seeking an alternative to mainstream Swiss brands
- Enthusiasts who actually want to wear their watches regularly
Out Of Order is especially compelling for someone who believes a watch can have personality without pretending to be precious. The Damaged in Italy philosophy actively encourages the owner to enjoy the watch rather than constantly worry about preserving an untouched surface.
Buying Out Of Order Watches in the UK
Buying an Out Of Order watch in the UK through a specialist jeweller makes it easier to compare the very different personalities within the current range.
Movement technology varies considerably between models, from quartz and meca-quartz through to Japanese automatic and automatic GMT configurations.
Case sizes, dial colours and finishing also vary, particularly between Ultra Distressed and Ultra Brushed versions.
Clarindon Jewellers offers a selected range of Out Of Order watches for UK enthusiasts, including current Casanova and Shaker Automatic GMT references alongside other distinctive OOO designs.
Customers can benefit from free UK delivery and available 0% finance options, subject to applicable terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out Of Order Watches
Is Out Of Order a good watch brand?
Out Of Order is an established independent Italian watch brand with a distinctive identity based around its patented Damaged in Italy finishing concept. The modern catalogue includes quartz, meca-quartz and automatic watches with Japanese movement technology across several collections.
When was Out Of Order Watches founded?
Out Of Order was founded in 2013.
Who founded Out Of Order Watches?
The brand was created by Riccardo Torrisi, Claudio Dalla Mora and Dario Ceolotto.
Where is Out Of Order Watches from?
Out Of Order is an Italian watch brand whose story began in Veneto, Italy.
What does OOO Watches mean?
OOO is the abbreviation used by Out Of Order and appears throughout the company's contemporary branding and collection terminology.
What does Damaged in Italy mean?
Damaged in Italy refers to Out Of Order's patented handcrafted finishing concept. Selected 316L stainless-steel cases and bracelets are deliberately treated and hand-finished to create a distinctive worn appearance.
Does Damaged in Italy mean the watch is damaged?
The visible aged effect is intentional. The purpose is to make the watch appear as though it has already developed character through years of use while preserving its functionality as a new timepiece.
Is Damaged in Italy the same as Made in Italy?
No. “Damaged in Italy” specifically refers to Out Of Order's proprietary finishing philosophy and should not automatically be interpreted as a manufacturing-origin statement for every component of every watch.
Are all Out Of Order watches distressed?
No. Out Of Order now offers both Ultra Distressed watches with the characteristic aged finish and Ultra Brushed models with a cleaner brushed stainless-steel appearance.
What is Out Of Order Ultra Distressed?
Ultra Distressed uses the brand's patented Damaged in Italy treatment to give 316L stainless steel a deliberately aged and individual appearance.
What is Out Of Order Ultra Brushed?
Ultra Brushed provides a cleaner brushed stainless-steel finish without the heavily aged appearance associated with Ultra Distressed models.
What was the first Out Of Order watch?
The first prototype appeared in May 2013. It used a 44mm hand-aged stainless-steel case, rotating bezel, tropicalised mineral crystal, aged applied indices and a Miyota 2115 quartz movement.
Does Out Of Order make automatic watches?
Yes. The current range includes automatic watches across collections such as Shaker Automatic GMT, Torpedine, Diverissimo and selected OOO FORMA references.
Does Out Of Order make quartz watches?
Yes. Quartz technology has been part of Out Of Order since the original 2013 prototype and remains available across the wider collection.
Does Out Of Order use Japanese movements?
Yes. Japanese movement technology is used extensively by Out Of Order. The original prototype used a Miyota movement, while current collections include Japanese automatic and Seiko meca-quartz movement configurations.
What is the Out Of Order Casanova?
Casanova is one of Out Of Order's major contemporary collections, offering distinctive Italian-inspired styling across a broad range of colours, finishes and approximately 38mm and 44mm case formats.
What is the Out Of Order Shaker GMT?
Shaker Automatic GMT is a roughly 40mm automatic GMT collection with cocktail-inspired themes and Japanese automatic movement technology.
What does a GMT watch do?
A GMT watch uses an additional hand and 24-hour scale to track another time zone, making it particularly useful for international travel.
What is the Out Of Order Torpedine?
Torpedine is a contemporary approximately 42mm automatic collection using premium Japanese automatic movement technology.
What is the Out Of Order Diverissimo?
Diverissimo is a 42mm automatic sports and diving-inspired collection powered by Japanese automatic movement technology.
Does Out Of Order make chronographs?
Yes. Current chronograph families include Supervintage Chrono and Sporty Cronografo, with selected models using Japanese Seiko VK63 meca-quartz technology.
What is a meca-quartz movement?
A meca-quartz movement combines quartz timekeeping with mechanical elements in the chronograph system, providing quartz convenience with a more mechanically inspired chronograph experience.
What is OOO FORMA?
OOO FORMA is part of Out Of Order's Creative Division and explores more experimental case architecture and methods of displaying time.
Does Out Of Order make jump-hour watches?
Yes. Current FORMA Venti references include an automatic jump-hour display within an unconventional approximately 30.5mm by 41mm case.
What size are Out Of Order watches?
Sizes vary substantially according to collection. Current models range from compact rectangular FORMA designs and approximately 38mm Casanova references through to 40mm Shaker GMT, 42mm sports watches and larger 44mm configurations.
Are Out Of Order watches inspired by vintage watches?
Yes. The company states that its design philosophy reinterprets iconic watch styles from the 1960s and 1970s with a contemporary approach.
Are Out Of Order watches individually finished?
According to Out Of Order, details of its Damaged in Italy watches are hand-finished by artisans, helping create variation between individual Ultra Distressed pieces.
Are Out Of Order watches suitable for everyday wear?
Yes. In fact, the Damaged in Italy philosophy is particularly appropriate for everyday use because additional marks can naturally become part of the existing distressed aesthetic.
Are Out Of Order watches good for collectors?
They can be particularly interesting for collectors seeking independent brands, unusual colours, limited editions, distinctive finishing and watches that take a less conventional approach to design.
Where can I buy Out Of Order Watches in the UK?
Clarindon Jewellers offers a dedicated selection of Out Of Order Watches in the UK, including Casanova and Shaker Automatic GMT models, with specialist customer service, free UK delivery and available 0% finance options.
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Since 2013, Out Of Order has challenged the assumption that a new watch must look flawless. What began with Riccardo Torrisi's idea of treating visible wear as character rather than damage developed into the patented Damaged in Italy philosophy and an international independent watch brand. Together with Claudio Dalla Mora and Dario Ceolotto, the founders created a distinctly Italian interpretation of vintage-inspired watchmaking built around 316L stainless steel, artisanal distressed finishing, expressive colours and a willingness to have fun with traditional horological conventions. The introduction of Ultra Brushed finishing from the brand's tenth-anniversary period broadened that concept further, allowing customers to choose between deliberately aged and pristine-looking interpretations.
For enthusiasts searching for Out Of Order Watches UK, OOO Watches, Damaged in Italy watches, Italian watches, Out Of Order Casanova watches, Shaker Automatic GMT watches, Torpedine watches, Diverissimo watches, automatic watches, GMT watches, chronograph watches and jump-hour watches, the contemporary collection offers far greater technical variety than the original distressed quartz concept. Casanova provides colourful everyday versatility, Shaker combines Japanese automatic engineering with GMT functionality, Torpedine and Diverissimo explore mechanical sports-watch design, while OOO FORMA pushes the company towards increasingly unconventional case architecture and automatic complications.
Clarindon Jewellers brings together a carefully selected range of Out Of Order timepieces for UK enthusiasts, with specialist service, free UK delivery and available 0% finance options on eligible purchases.
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