Magellan
Geneva, Switzerland · Est. 2024
Founded by Mario G. Nargi
Acquired in 2024, MAGELLAN embodies Swiss watchmaking audacity. Each three-dimensional watch, inspired by the spirit of exploration, pushes conventional design boundaries — sculpted cases, innovative time display and Swiss movement quality that honours the explorer's legacy in timepieces as bold as the voyages they evoke.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- 1521 Earth — Magellan's signature collection, named for the year Magellan's expedition completed the first circumnavigation of the globe. Features sculptural three-dimensional case designs inspired by exploration.
- 1518 Collection — A bold entry into the Magellan line-up, honouring the year Magellan's expedition departed, with innovative three-dimensional dials and Swiss movements.
- 1520 Collection — Mid-collection timepieces blending technical Swiss precision with the exploratory spirit of the brand's namesake navigator.
Timeline
- 2000 — Magellan Watch SA is established in Switzerland, named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan who led the first circumnavigation of the Earth.
- 2010 — Mario G. Nargi acquires Magellan Watch and takes over as CEO, with a vision to elevate the brand to international renown through bold, sculptural design.
- 2015 — Magellan launches its signature 1521 Earth collection, featuring three-dimensional cases crafted by gifted Swiss artisans in the heart of watch-country.
- 2024 — Magellan Watch undergoes further development under new ownership, reaffirming its commitment to Swiss-made audacity and exploration-inspired design.
- 2025 — Launches the Magellan Odyssey, a 42mm titanium GMT diver, expanding its explorer-themed collection with improved in-house movement finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Magellan
- Why is the brand called Magellan?
- The brand is named after Ferdinand Magellan (1479–1521), the Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe — an act of audacity and precision that mirrors the brand's watchmaking philosophy.
- Where are Magellan watches made?
- Magellan watches are Swiss-made, produced in the heart of Switzerland's watchmaking region using Swiss precision components and crafted by skilled local artisans.