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History, skills and specialization in the restoration of watch bracelets
CAR Bracciali Consorzio specializes in the crafting and restoration of watch bracelets. Born from a strong artisanal intuition, it has developed over time through consolidated technical expertise. From the beginning, the company has stood out for its ability to create customized solutions, meeting the needs of customers seeking quality, precision, and originality.
The business' roots date back to the immediate postwar period, when brothers Arrigo and Pietro started a small jewelry business in the family kitchen. Using gold salvaged from discarded items and relying solely on their own creative flair, they managed to develop a small jewelry production line that quickly gained recognition. With the initial success, a fully equipped workshop was established, marking the beginning of a structured professional journey. As the market changed, Arrigo pursued an artistic career, while Pietro focused on new opportunities, laying the foundation for the business's future evolution.
Today, the CAR Bracciali Consortium represents a point of reference for those who wish to preserve and enhance their timepieces through targeted and professional interventions.
A natural evolution guided by experience
From creation to specialization in restoration
The company's history begins with the design and production of watch bracelets, often developed in collaboration with customers and characterized by a distinctive style. This approach has allowed the CAR Bracciali Consortium to gain recognition even beyond its local context, thanks to a production that does not simply replicate existing models, but introduces original and refined elements.
With the changing market and evolving production dynamics, the company chose to shift toward a more specific and focused business. The shift from production to repair and restoration was a strategic choice, based on the experience gained over the years and the desire to offer a concrete and long-lasting service.
Technical solutions to maintain value and functionality
Interventions on watch bracelets and cases
Today, CAR Bracciali focuses on the restoration and maintenance of watch bracelets, working on materials such as gold, steel, and steel/gold. The work includes shortening and lengthening, structural repairs, and polishing, always with the goal of restoring each element to its optimal condition.
At the same time, the company also works on watch cases, restoring them to their original appearance through precise and controlled techniques. This type of service is particularly useful for items that have become worn over time or are no longer in production, which would otherwise risk being unused or discarded.
Each intervention treated as a unique piece
Artisan care and attention to detail
One of the defining characteristics of the CAR Bracciali Consortium is its approach to work, based on a keen attention to detail and meticulous management of each individual piece. Each intervention is carried out considering the object's value, both aesthetically and functionally.
The expertise of brothers Andrea and Alessandro is reflected in their ability to treat each bracelet as a unique piece, maintaining a balance between artisanal tradition and technical innovation.
Why choose CONSORZIO bracelets?
Three elements that guide every process
Experience
The CAR Bracciali Consortium's expertise stems from a goldsmithing tradition rooted in the post-war period and has evolved over time to specialize in watch bracelets. This expertise allows it to undertake even complex projects, with in-depth knowledge of the structures, materials, and manufacturing techniques, both on recent and older models.
Convenience
Intervening on an existing bracelet represents a concrete solution to preserve the value of the watch, avoiding replacements that are not always necessary or possible.
Recovery and refurbishment allow you to extend the life of the component, maintaining aesthetic and functional consistency, especially in the case of discontinued models.
It is important to underline that replacing it with a different element entails a loss of coevalness: the bracelet will no longer be contemporary with the era of the watch, thus affecting its historical and collectible value.
Technology
Alongside artisan craftsmanship, the CAR Bracciali Consortium uses cutting-edge techniques and tools that allow for precise and controlled workmanship. This approach allows for targeted interventions, respecting the bracelet's original characteristics and ensuring results consistent with the structure and original materials.
Contact us
Contact CAR Bracciali to learn more about our services and to discuss a customized repair for your bracelets and watches.
39 051 582108
FAQ - CAR Bracelets
What is the history of the CAR Bracciali Consortium?
The CAR Bracciali Consortium was born from a post-war goldsmith business and evolved to specialize in the restoration of watch bracelets.
What type of work is done?
We repair, modify, and restore gold, steel, and steel/gold bracelets and cases.Is it possible to recover very worn bracelets?
Yes, we also perform targeted interventions on bracelets in compromised conditions.Who runs the business today?
Gioele and Alessandro continue the family tradition with an artisanal and technical approach.
