CHOTOVELLI is a family run business of three generations their line of watches is particularly interesting as it is derived from a variety of retro Aviation timepieces paying homage to watches made in the 40's and 50's from army pilot watches to big dive watches.

Product Specs , 747 Big Pilot Series 

Today we are looking at the Chotovelli Gauge watch and the specific reference is Jts 8000-3. The dial is inspired by the Alfa Romeos gauge design, I don’t know from which particular model, but you really can tell from looking at the pictures online, that they have similarities.

Although the Chotovelli Gauge watch is basically homage to Manometro by Giuliano Mazzuoli, it looks the same, but Manometro costs 3000 dollars. The dial is matte black with red outer line and white minute markers. The numbers are written in this fat font that you usually see in sports car gauges.

There is no lume, but as Chotovelli said: “Luminous elements are unnecessary, a distraction, nothing superfluous detracts from the functions it performs.”

Took the watch out of the box and immediately you are blinded by the polishing, it just reflects every light that it almost looks black. The polishing is definitely good. The case is made from stainless steel, 45 mm in diameter and 13.10 mm thick. The case is lug-less so the 45mm size feels like 43mm.

On the sides of the watch you will find carbon fiber, so it definitely screams automotive design. The crown is on 4 o’clock. It is big and easy to grab, and I really like that position, because it is easier to set time when it is on the wrist. The glass is flat sapphire crystal

Overall the watch is great, I like it. Probably because I love Alfas. When I was a small kid, father had an Alfa Romeo 164 Q4 so that kind of has some good memories, so that’s why I like this watch so much.

The quality and design behind this watch is very good for the price, of course you won’t get Seiko quality, but good enough. If you are a truly Alfa Romeo enthusiast or just like cars in general, then buy it, it will definitely fit you nicely and compliment your ride.

https://chotovelli.com/products/jts-8000-3

While I have been on a bit of a GMT kick as of late (in terms of watches I have been reviewing), I also am now, apparently, on a bit of an Italian kick.  Not that long ago, I reviewed the TCM Orienteering, and now we’re back into the world of Italian watch brands, this time with Chotovelli. When they first approached me about a review, I was struck by some similarities from their Gauge series to the Giuliano Mazzuoli Contagiri.  So, while we will certainly review the Chotovelli Gauge for it’s own merits, it’s also worth considering it as a budget alternative to that Contagiri.

The Chotovelli Gauge (we’re reviewing both the 8000-1 and 8800-2), which are basically identical, other than dial color and case finishing.  The brand lays claim to inspiration from Alfa Romeo gauges and speedometers; while I’m not familiar with those cars’ dashboards, I can see the influence present, at least in general terms.

• Brand & Model: Chotovelli Gauge 8000 series (8000-1 black dial, 8800-2 white dial)
• Price: $215-$225
• Who’s it for?  You really dig the looks of the Giuliano Mazzuoli Contagiri, but want something a bit more wallet friendly
• Would I wear it?  Sure.
• What I’d change: How the strap attaches to the case.  After that, getting some luminous paint in the mix
• The best thing about it: How legible and “at-a-glance” readable the dial is, even with the stealth hands.

Well known Sky diver Jason Hart takes a closer look at the Chotovelli Airliner Jts 3300-2 Aviation Watch . A unreal jump out of an old USA army Aircraft . 

Airliner Jts 3300-2  , Airliner Series

Sometimes a watch comes along that is just fun and that’s what the Petrol Head from Chotovelli is all about. An auto themed watch that is definitely geared towards car enthusiasts. From first glance you will notice is the large case size which comes in at 50.2mm by 17.1mm thick. It definitely will get noticed on the wrist. The large 8mm signed crown is quite impressive and operates as a standard push/pull style. The brushed stainless steel case features an engraved CHOTOVELLI on the non crown side.

Thankfully the lugs are quite short so the watch doesn’t wear larger than its dimensions. I have 7 1/2″ wrists and the wears comfortably. The drilled lugs have decorative screw heads and standard spring bars that hold the straps on . 

The Petrol Head is a really fun watch to wear. It’s a large but comfortable watch that has great wrist presence. It’s the perfect watch for auto/race enthusiasts. My older brother is a car fanatic and he absolutely loved this watch when he saw it during my review process. Even if you aren’t a car enthusiast the Petrol Head is just a watch is a nice break from the seriousness that some watches have or try to have. The dial is hands down my favorite part of this watch. There are so many little fun details that holds true to the overall theme of the watch. I like how committed Chotovelli was to holding the consistency throughout this watch.

Chotovelli & Figli is a watch brand that I was not aware of until recently.  The company was started in the late 1920’s, and is based in Torino, Italy.  The business was revived in 2005 by the third generation of the family and concentrates today on producing watches inspired by gauges (or instruments) and speedometers from the automotive and aviation industries.  Their emphasis is primarily on design, quality and value.

Ernie Romers (founder of watchuseek) - "Yesterday I received this new model from Chotovelli & Figli for review purposes, and today I decided to shoot a video. Hope you'll like it "

Most of the watch collectors, which I consider close friends, tend to heavily concentrate on dive watches as far as their collections are concerned. However, some of those in the group enjoy having at least one pilot style watch in their collection just to provide that change of pace on any given day. Like myself, those that prefer having at least one pilot style watch in their collection look for models that have an appealing overall design and offer some quality specifications. Today I would like to discuss what I consider a relatively obscure watch brand, Chotovelli & Figli (sons)

Chotovelli provides quite a few modern style pilot style designs with their flagship Pilot Aviator leading the way. The model provides quality specifications such as the over-sized sturdy case design, sapphire crystal, screw down crown and a dependable Citizen quartz chronograph movement. If you are interested in modern pilot style watches and quartz movements are to your liking, definitely check out what Chotovelli has to offer.