As it’s an Italian track (Vallelunga is just 52km north of the capital), it’s as stylish as they come, mixing motor racing symbolism (the rev-counter and its red-painted upper eighth segment) with a modern look that could have come from Alessi.

In other words, it’s not totally 'retro' – a pleasant change, we think.

Available with either a black or white face, and also as a chronograph, the 42mm-diameter quartz watch comes with a black strap and is reasonably priced at 465 euros for the classic, one-dial model and 550 euros for the chronograph. Both models carry a date marker.

Photos: Officine Autodromo