Alessi — Ray AL21011 | Satin-finished steel and polyurethane chronograph

Ray is a chronograph that brings Alessi’s formal grammar to the wrist: that rare ability to make a technical object desirable too, almost poetic. The satin-finished 18/10 stainless steel case - with its matte surface that absorbs light without reflecting it - engages with the black polyurethane strap in a balance of materials that feels contemporary without shouting about it. With a diameter of 4 centimetres and a compact thickness of 1.5 cm, it sits precisely on the wrist, never cumbersome: a discreet and self-assured presence. Behind Ray is the signature of Stefano Giovannoni, one of the most recognizable Italian designers in the Alessi universe, who has always been able to combine irony, rigor and accessibility in a single design gesture. With Ray, Giovannoni works through subtraction: no concessions to excess, no gratuitous ornamentation. The chronograph function becomes an opportunity to reflect on the form of the time-object, on how we wear it and how it tells our story. We chose it for Stilmobili because it perfectly represents that borderline area we belong to: between industrial design and the collectible object, between everyday use and the conscious aesthetic gesture. It is the ideal watch for those who do not seek ostentation but instinctively recognize the quality of a design. A discontinued piece, which makes it even more precious: not an artificial rarity, but the natural conclusion of a successful idea. Project notes: satin-finished 18/10 stainless steel case, black polyurethane strap, chronograph function, 4 cm diameter, 1.5 cm thickness. Alessi collection, designed by Stefano Giovannoni. Available while stocks last.