Chotovelli & Figli, is a third-generation watchmaking family based in Antwerp, designing and manufacturing oversized pilot watches inspired by Italian aviation heritage.
Our designs draw their character from the gauges, speedometers, and cockpit instruments of Italy’s legendary aircraft and sports cars. Its where clarity, performance, and engineering meet timeless design.
The Chotovelli story began in the late 1920s with Simone Chotovelli, a master watchmaker renowned for his ability to restore and fine-tune mechanical and automatic movements with exceptional precision. His reputation was built not on volume, but on craftsmanship, trust, and uncompromising standards.
In 1967, Simone passed his knowledge to his son, Yitzchak Chotovelli, who carried the family craft forward preserving traditional watchmaking values while continuously refining the technical and aesthetic quality of each piece. Under Yitzchak’s guidance, the Chotovelli name became synonymous with reliability, precision, and integrity.
In 2005, third-generation watchmakers Ilan and Tami Chotovelli reimagined the family heritage for a new era, launching an exclusive collection that blended traditional watchmaking with bold, functional design , selling out within three months.
For over 20 years, we have focused on crafting pilot watches defined by clarity, strength, and exclusivity, producing no more than 200 pieces per month. Throughout this journey, we have refined our materials, movements, case construction, and finishing , always remaining faithful to the aviation and motorsport instruments that shaped our design philosophy.
In parallel, we have established real production and assembly operations in Belgium, allowing us to maintain close control over quality, testing, and finishing. This enables us to ensure that every Chotovelli timepiece meets our standards before it reaches the customer
Most of our watches use premium mecha-quartz movements, delivering the smooth sweep and tactile response of a mechanical chronograph with the precision and durability of quartz.
Today, Chotovelli watches are worn by pilots, engineers, and collectors worldwide , valued not as fashion pieces, but as functional instruments built for real conditions. Each watch reflects decades of hands-on experience and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
We remain guided by the values that define our heritage: precision, integrity, and personal care, with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of customer service.