CORNELY

embroidered watch by Ercigoj

Our 100-year-old passion for embroidery and precision are inseparable.

We are presenting our first wristwatch featuring a unique dial texture that is exquisitely embroidered and perfectly marrying timekeeping with our embroidery technique.

Our journey has taken us from creating the largest embroidery art pieces with millions of stitches to crafting the smallest wristwatch dials. We use the finest needles, thinnest threads, and the highest level of precision, showcasing our unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Case diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 12,5 mm
Lug to lug dimension: 47 mm
Weight (including strap): 74 grams
Movement: Sellita SW 200-1b, top grade decorated
Case: 316L stainless steel, polished with sandblasted details
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Case back: exhibition case back with sapphire crystal
Strap: dark brown suede

Our CORNELY wristwatch is a homage to the tradition of embroidery craftsmanship and artistry throughout human history

Named after Ercole Cornely, an embroidery pioneer who perfected the chenille stitch machine for moss and chain stitch techniques in the late 19th century. The chain stitch machine uses an ingenuous way of stitching: pulling the thread from underneath the material with its hook needle, creating a chain-like stitch with two lines of thread. It was revolutionary and groundbreaking for its time. His embroidery machines have long since become ubiquitous with his name.

The CORNELY wristwatch features a unique embroidered dial using the Chenille stitch embroidery technique. The hands are shaped like Chenille needles, with their characteristic hooks that make this embroidery style possible.

Creating a visually attractive embroidered dial on the most miniature scale proved to be just as challenging as creating a large photorealistic embroidery that spans entire walls.

In either case, the result is exquisite.

Meticulously embroidered dial, paired with a movement to match

We selected the Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1b, renowned for its reliability and aesthetic appeal. This movement features beautifully decorated bridges and a rotor adorned with blued screws and a glucydur balance wheel. Each component is assembled to top-grade quality standards, ensuring an average accuracy of ±4 seconds per day.

Further enhancing its exclusivity, each rotor is laser-engraved with its unique limited edition number, showcasing our dedication to artistry and precision. In the photo, we marked this one with P1 for the prototype.

Customise your CORNELY

We offer a unique customisation service for our watches, allowing you to select the embroidery colour of your choice at no extra cost. To get started, simply contact us for a colour palette, and we'll craft a dial that's uniquely yours.

Please note that custom orders have an extended waiting period. However, we ensure you're involved every step of the way by providing regular updates on your order status and sharing photos of your watch dial as it's being embroidered.

Special price for preorders

The official launch of the CORNELY watch is by the end of 2024, when we will begin shipping the watches to people who pre-order.

After launch, the final price will be 2,500 EUR netto* (3,050 EUR including VAT for EU residents).

But you can get your embroidered CORNELY watch for a special pre-order price of 2,000 EUR netto* (2,440 EUR including VAT for EU residents).

Fill out the form below to place your pre-order, select your preferred payment method (Paypal or Bank transfer), and we will contact you with details, and give you a chance to select your own embroidery color for the dial.

As we produce the watches, we will contact you for updates on your watch, including photos of your embroidered dial being stitched custom for you.

The watch will come with a special hardwood box and a 2-year warranty card (from the shipping date). Shipping costs 50 EUR (anywhere in the world, via insured DHL express).

Prices do not include import fees, duties and taxes that may be incurred; those are the buyer's sole responsibility.

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Ercigoj

Our embroidery studio Ercigoj was founded in 1923. We have kept the company in the family since the first stitches were made, and today, the fifth generation is working to make art embroidery a reality.

At first, we focused solely on intricate embroidered designs for the Church, and createding unique and detailed embroidered flags and banners for veteran societies, firemen and hunting societies, among many others.

We started developing our own embroidery technology and techniques that, with decades of development, took us beyond what was thought to be possible. We managed to transform embroidery from a technique for decorating textiles, into a true art medium.

More about our Embroidery Studio