FORTELA x PISA 1940: the new pouch for your watches

When style meets watchmaking, even an accessory dedicated to storing timepieces can become a collector's item. It is from this shared vision that the collaboration between FORTELA and PISA 1940 was born, a reinterpretation of the Pochette 4 by Scatola del Tempo that combines material research, vintage culture, and Italian savoir-faire.

Designed to hold up to four wristwatches, the Pochette 4 was created to accompany collectors even while traveling, protecting their timepieces without sacrificing a refined aesthetic dimension. Its handcrafted production on the shores of Lake Como tells the story of Scatola del Tempo’s savoir-faire and the Italian tradition of crafting watchmaking accessories.

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FORTELA and PISA 1940: two visions, one culture of time

The collaboration stems from the meeting of two entities united by the same attention to what is destined to last.

On one hand, PISA 1940, a Milanese firm long linked to the culture of fine watchmaking and the search for creations capable of combining technique, design, and personality. On the other, FORTELA, the Italian brand founded by Alessandro Squarzi, which has built its identity around an idea of style far from fleeting trends.

The FORTELA universe was born from Squarzi's passion for vintage archives, military wear, workwear, and tailoring, reinterpreted through materials and techniques between Italy and Japan. An approach where time does not represent something to be stopped, but a dimension capable of leaving traces and character.

It is a philosophy that naturally dialogues with that of watchmaking: objects designed to be used, lived in, and passed down.

The character of Alessandro Squarzi

Founder of FORTELA, Alessandro Squarzi has made the search for vintage and the building of a timeless wardrobe an essential part of his creative identity. His passion for watches is just as deeply rooted: his collection and his interest in the culture of timepieces have accompanied his journey in the world of style over the years.

His approach is that of someone who considers the value of an object not only in its recognizability, but in the history, quality, and character it manages to develop over time.

It is precisely this principle that makes the encounter with PISA 1940 natural: a passion for authentic objects, the search for materials, and a conception of luxury linked to durability.

American cotton and Japanese denim

For this special reinterpretation, the Pochette 4 by Scatola del Tempo abandons its usual guise to dress in the FORTELA aesthetic.

The American cotton and Japanese denim introduce a material and contemporary dimension, in harmony with the brand's language. These materials tell of a culture of craftsmanship and, just as happens with FORTELA garments, are designed to acquire character through use.

The result is an accessory that retains the functionality of the Pochette 4 and its aptitude for travel, reinterpreting it through a more tactile and informal sensibility.

Four watches, a new idea of travel

The Pochette 4 by Scatola del Tempo is designed to hold up to four timepieces, offering a compact solution for those who wish to carry multiple watches with them during their travels. The structure is designed to keep timepieces protected and organized, transforming the case into a natural complement to the collection.

It is an object destined for the collector who considers travel an integral part of their experience with a watch: choosing which timepiece to wear, bringing more options along, and storing them with care.

In this perspective, the Pochette 4 is not merely a functional accessory. It is part of the ritual that accompanies every watch, from the moment it is chosen to the moment it is stored away again.

Time as a form of style

The FORTELA x PISA 1940 collaboration thus recounts a conception of luxury made of details, material, and product culture.

Alessandro Squarzi’s research meets the tradition of watchmaking and the savoir-faire of Scatola del Tempo, giving life to an object that combines three dimensions: the functionality of a travel case, the aesthetic research of FORTELA, and the passion for collecting of PISA 1940.

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Because, when it comes to objects destined to last, time is not just what watches measure. It is also what defines their character.