Fire Fly by Antoine Preziuso

Antoine Preziuso may be a watchmaker by trade but he is also a dreamer, inventor, and artist, and he definitely views watchmaking unconventionally and without limits. He is a member of AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants) and with the Tourbillon of Tourbillons, Antoine Preziuso won not one, but two distinctions, the Innovation Watch Prize and the Public Prize in GRAND PRIX D’HORLOGERIE DE GENÈVE — GPHG 2015.

The surname “Preziuso,” translating to “precious” in Italian, reflects Antoine’s early appreciation for the value of time. His deep fascination with watchmaking ignited a desire to pursue training in this craft. By the age of 21, driven by his passion, Antoine emerged as a top graduate in his class, fully equipped as a skilled watchmaker and restorer.

Over a span of more than fifteen years, Antoine Preziuso honed his expertise while working for renowned watch brands within the industry. His professional journey included stints at the prestigious horological auctioneering house Antiquorum, the Geneva Watch Museum, and catering to collectors’ needs. Throughout this time, he consistently nurtured his dual interests: meticulously restoring antique timepieces to their original magnificence and crafting intricate watches housing significant horological complications.