Furlan Marri
Mr. Grey
The Furlan Marri Mr. Grey (Ref. 1041-A) is a 38mm vintage-inspired meca-quartz bicompax chronograph from the Geneva brand's inaugural 2021 Kickstarter debut, built around a two-tone sector dial with applied Roman numeral indices and Tasti Tondi (round) engraved pushers. It won the Horological Revelation Prize at the GPHG 2021 — an unusually prominent recognition for a sub-CHF 500 first release.
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Overview
| Brand | Furlan Marri |
| Reference | 1041-A |
| Category | Chronograph |
| Released | 2021 |
| Price guide | Entry-level · Under $600 |
Full specification
Specs
Case & dial
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 46 mm |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm |
| Water resistance | 50 m |
| Crystal | sapphire |
| Case material | stainless steel |
| Bezel | fixed |
| Case back | solid |
Movement & furniture
| Type | Meca-quartz |
| Caliber | Seiko VK64 → |
| Functions | Chronograph, 24-hour indicator |
| Strap / bracelet | black calfskin leather strap (grey suede strap also included); 20/16mm quick-release |
Bottom line
An award-winning vintage chronograph that punches well above its original retail — if you can find one on the secondary market, the dial artistry, case finishing, and GPHG pedigree make it one of the more compelling microbrand releases of the last decade.
Highlights
- GPHG 2021 Horological Revelation Prize winner
- Bicompax sector dial with applied Roman numerals
- Seiko VK64 meca-quartz — sweeping seconds & instant reset
- Tasti Tondi sunburst-engraved round pushers
- 38mm / 46mm L2L — slim dressy proportions
Who it's for
Collectors and enthusiasts with medium or slim wrists who want a dressy chronograph with genuine vintage-dial inspiration and an award-winning design pedigree. Especially compelling for fans of vintage Patek Philippe sector layouts or bicompax arrangements who cannot justify five-figure originals, and for those building a diverse collection where a quartz-accurate dress chrono fills a real gap.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need visible lume for low-light legibility, or a case larger than 38mm/46mm lug-to-lug.
Before you buy
- Confirmed retired/discontinued — only available via secondary market
- Secondary market premiums can be substantial; verify condition and full-set contents before buying
- No lume — hands and indices are not legible in low or no light
- Confirm exact reference 1041-A to distinguish it from other Furlan Marri chronograph references
FAQ
Is the Mr. Grey automatic or quartz?
The Mr. Grey is meca-quartz. A battery and a quartz oscillator keep time, so it is low-maintenance and accurate to within seconds a month. There is nothing to wind, and a battery typically lasts a few years before it needs swapping.
What movement does the Mr. Grey use?
The Mr. Grey is powered by the Seiko VK64 from Seiko, a meca-quartz caliber. Being meca-quartz, it is battery-powered and keeps time to within seconds a month.
Does the Mr. Grey have a date?
No — the Mr. Grey has no date display. Some movements in this class can drive a date, but this one is specced without it, leaving a cleaner, more symmetrical dial. If a date is essential, look for a dated variant or a different model.
How water resistant is the Mr. Grey?
The Mr. Grey is rated to 50 m. That is enough for hand-washing, rain and brief swimming, but not for diving or prolonged submersion. Whatever the rating, avoid operating the crown or pushers underwater, and have the gaskets checked periodically to keep it reliable.
How big does the Mr. Grey wear?
At 38 mm across with a 46 mm lug-to-lug and 11.5 mm thick, the Mr. Grey wears as a versatile mid-size watch. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that really decides fit, since it sets how far the case spans the wrist — 46 mm suits most wrists, and smaller wrists especially should check that figure.
Why did a sub-CHF 500 watch win a GPHG prize?
The 2021 GPHG rules define the Horological Revelation Prize as a discretionary award for a competing watch created by a young brand, meaning less than ten years since its first model was commercialised. The Mr. Grey Ref. 1041-A won that prize in 2021, and its GPHG entry listed a CHF 495 VAT-included price, making the win notable for an under-CHF 500 meca-quartz chronograph.
Is meca-quartz a meaningful compromise in a watch like this?
For an occasional dress chronograph, the Seiko VK64 is a sensible choice: battery-accurate timekeeping, a convincingly sweeping central chronograph seconds hand, and a satisfying instant-reset pusher feel. Purists who require a full mechanical movement will need to look elsewhere, but the VK64 suits the Mr. Grey’s dressy, low-complication character well.
How does the Mr. Grey relate to Furlan Marri’s later models?
The 1041-A is the brand’s GPHG-winning debut reference. Later Furlan Marri lines did not move uniformly to Sellita-based mechanical movements: the brand continued to offer Seiko VK64 mecha-quartz chronographs, introduced automatic Cornes de Vache models with La Joux-Perret G100 movements, and later offered Sellita AMT5100 flyback chronographs at higher prices.
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