Venezianico Redentore Levius: Italian Watchmaking in a Titanium Case
Berk OztoprakAuthor
Venezianico has added a new model to its Redentore collection, known for its classic lines, that emphasizes both technical and craftsmanship. The Redentore Levius combines a case made entirely of Grade 5 titanium, a hand-crafted guilloché dial, and a manually wound V5000 movement manufactured in Italy. However, the main idea of the watch is not just the materials used: the total weight, including the strap, has been reduced to 48 grams, shaping the entire identity of the model, from its design to its name.
The name Levius comes from the Latin word levis , meaning light, gentle, and delicate . The Grade 5 titanium case alone weighs 12,9 grams, while the movement and the hour hand (which houses the dial) weigh 40 grams. With the addition of the Italian-made leather strap and titanium buckle, the total weight reaches only 48 grams.
Classic Redentore proportions meet titanium.
The Redentore Levius case measures 38 mm in diameter, 8,9 mm in thickness, and 44,2 mm in length from lug to lug. These dimensions aim to maintain the model's traditional dress watch character while ensuring a balanced look on slender wrists. The use of Grade 5 titanium throughout the case not only reduces weight but also forms the basis of the contrast between brushed surfaces and polished sections – a material that is more difficult to machine than stainless steel.
The polished titanium bezel balances the more technical-looking brushed surfaces of the case. The front features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, while the back has a sapphire glass caseback displaying the V5000. The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters; therefore, the Levius is positioned as a slim and light everyday watch rather than a sporty one.
Zephyr dial: The wind transformed into a surface.
The most distinctive feature of the watch is the blue guilloché dial, crafted by Linda Renzetti on a traditional rose engine. The hand-created design, named Zefiro , takes its name from the gentle west wind of classical mythology, interpreting the air currents passing over the Venetian lagoon with organic lines radiating from the center.
The key difference here is that the pattern isn't interrupted by the bright, blank surfaces seen in traditional guilloché dials. The engraving runs across the entire dial, allowing light to move seamlessly. To avoid compromising readability, the hour and minute hands feature a combination of polished and sandblasted surfaces. The short hour markers and the slim central seconds hand create a simple design that doesn't detract from the dial's visual impact.
At its heart is the Italian-made V5000.
The V5000, a manual winding caliber that powers the Redentore Levius, is based on Venezianico's proprietary design and manufactured in Italy by the Italian movement manufacturer OISA. The caliber, a product of the collaboration between Fausto Berizzi and Venezianico's product development director Andrea Menegazzo, is only 3,5 mm thick.
The 19-jewel movement operates at 25.200 vibrations per hour, or a frequency of 3,5 Hz, and offers a power reserve of 60 hours. The brand states its daily accuracy as ±3 seconds. The four-carat weighted copper-beryllium free-sprung balance, manufactured by Atokalpa, the two-point fixed balance bridge, and the KIF Elastor shock protection system are among the movement's technically outstanding components.
The V5000, visible through its sapphire case back, features radial Côtes de Genève, mirror-polished anglage, and hand-applied micro-perlage decorations on its bridges. The fact that the bridges are crafted from solid material and finished with a chemical nickel plating reveals that Venezianico did not view this model as merely a lightweight case design.
The price of the Redentore Levius has been announced as 4.750 euros. A five-day pre-order period began on September 14, 2026. The first 100 models will be delivered immediately, individually numbered; delivery is expected to take approximately one month for the next 100 examples, and up to five months for subsequent orders. Therefore, the model is not limited to just 100 units; the numbering is specific to the initial production series.
Redentore Levius doesn't prove that Italian watchmaking is suddenly rivaling Switzerland. Instead, it demonstrates that it's possible to establish geographical and design unity between case, dial, and movement. The convincing blend of the modernity of titanium and the traditional art of guilloché in the same watch makes Levius more significant than just another material variation in the Redentore family.
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