D1 Milano
Milan, Italy · Est. 2013
Founded by Dario Spallone
We are creative misfits, we are design enthusiasts — we have no rules except one: reinventing icons since 2013. Born in Milan, D1 Milano produces ultra-thin, colourful and fashion-forward timepieces that distil the city's design culture into accessible, personality-driven watches for a global young audience.
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Milan, Italy
- Group
- Other
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Polycarbon — D1 Milano Polycarbon is the brand's lightweight polycarbonate watch family, built around colorful cases, accessible sizing, and contemporary fashion-watch styling. Key references: Polycarbon Shadow, Polycarbon White Sketch, Polycarbon Navy Blue.
- Ultra Thin — D1 Milano Ultra Thin is the brand's slim steel watch family, pairing minimalist dials, thin cases, and fashion-led colorways across bracelet and specialty variants. Key references: Ultra Thin Ocean, Ultra Thin Geo, Ultra Thin Moss.
- Skeleton — D1 Milano Skeleton is the brand's open-worked mechanical line, using visible movement architecture inside the company's slim, design-forward case language. Key references: Skeleton Gun Metal, Skeleton Silver, Skeleton Rose Gold.
Timeline
- 2013 — Dario Spallone founds D1 Milano in Milan, Italy, with a vision for contemporary Italian watch design.
- 2015 — Polycarbon collection launches, becoming the brand's iconic bestseller with its bold colours.
- 2018 — Expands globally with flagship stores in Dubai, Milan, and online distribution.
- 2020 — Introduces the Skeleton collection, moving into mechanical watches while maintaining Italian design DNA.
Frequently Asked Questions about D1 Milano
- Where is D1 Milano from?
- D1 Milano is an Italian watch brand founded in Milan in 2013, known for its bold, minimalist designs and use of colourful polycarbonate materials.
- Are D1 Milano watches Swiss-made?
- D1 Milano watches are designed in Italy. Some models use Japanese Miyota movements; the brand focuses on contemporary design rather than Swiss heritage.
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