Ritmo Mundo - Champions Transparency with Global Launch of Acqua Chronograph and Pegasus Sapphire Timepiece Collections at Geneva Watch Week

2025-04-01

Contemporary luxury watchmaker Ritmo Mundo will unveil two groundbreaking sapphire-cased collections in Geneva – each pushing the boundaries of transparency, engineering, and aesthetic audacity. The brand’s exhibition during Geneva Watch Week, at Hotel L’Angleterre from April 1-7 in Switzerland, will mark the world premiere of the Acqua Collection, an entirely new, customizable chronograph featuring a fully transparent sapphire case, alongside the international debut of Pegasus and Pegasus Tourbillon, following their U.S. introduction in 2024.

According to Ritmo Mundo Founder Ali Soltani, these unveilings underline Ritmo Mundo’s commitment to visionary design and mechanical excellence – and reaffirms the brand’s commitment to a new vision – ‘Ritmo Mundo 2.0:’ “The Pegasus Collection represents a defining moment for Ritmo Mundo 2.0. It captures everything the brand stands for today: modern luxury, transparency, confidence, and ingenuity. The outstanding market reception to this collection inspired us to continue expanding Ritmo Mundo’s sapphire case offerings – and the Acqua sapphire chronograph represents that nextstep in our journey,” said Soltani, continuing: “I’m proud to present these remarkable new collections in Geneva. It’s a milestone moment that speaks to Ritmo Mundo’s strategic move into higher end horology.”

Introducing the Acqua Sapphire Case Chronograph – The Apex of Luxury Timekeeping

Making its world premiere in Geneva this spring, the Acqua Collection is the next evolution in Ritmo Mundo’s mastery of synthetic sapphire case construction. Built around a transparent full sapphire case and automatic chronograph movement, Acqua embodies the harmony of technical performance and architectural, artistic clarity. Acqua’s three 38 mm sapphire case chronograph models offer the chance for collectors to express their personality in vivid color. The richly saturated sapphire crystal editions comes complete with two interchangeable silicone strap options–pairing the clear case with red and black straps, the blue case with blue and white straps, and the turquoise case modelwith both turquoise and orange silicone straps. The three signature Ritmo Mundo Acqua models feature standard clear sapphire dials or silvertone dials. Collectors looking for a custom option may work with Ritmo Mundo to select their sapphire case and dial combination of choice with an approximate three-to-four-month turnaround.

The transparent, full sapphire cases allow an unobstructed view of the mechanical ETA/Valjoux Caliber 7753 movement, which features central hours, central minutes, central chronograph seconds, and small seconds, 30 minutes and 12-hour chronograph counters, and offers a robust 48-hour power reserve. With its ergonomic design and water resistance up to 100M, Acqua is also ready for action in any environment. “Acqua is clarity in motion,” says Soltani. “It’s about bringing together the best elements of precision, strength, and transparency, without compromise. This is not just a watch—it’s a statement of Ritmo Mundo’s intention to deliver compelling timepieces that deliver style and horological substance.” Soldani plans to limit Acqua production – a move sure to add to the model’s appeal.

Pegasus Takes Flight on the International Stage

First launched in the U.S. in 2024, the Ritmo Mundo Pegasus Collection introduced the market to one of the most accessible and daring sapphire watches ever created—featuring a fully transparent sapphire crystal case top and a skeletonized dial. Built to stun, the Pegasus combines architectural form with everyday wearability. Its counterpart, the Pegasus Tourbillon, raised the bar further, introducing the brand’s first-ever tourbillon complication. With a hand-assembled movement, gold-plated barrel, and panoramic case construction, the Tourbillon encapsulates high horology elegance and disruptive pricing. Starting at $3,500 USD for the Pegasus three-hand model, and $12,900 for the Tourbillon edition, Ritmo Mundo’s Pegasus series presents a clear rebuke to traditional tourbillon market entry points.

Experience Ritmo Mundo in Geneva This April

Discover these groundbreaking timepieces firsthand at Ritmo Mundo’s exclusive branded showcase at Hotel L’Angleterre, Salon Louis, in Geneva, Switzerland, April 1 – 7. Following the exhibition, all collections, including Pegasus, Pegasus Tourbillon, and Acqua—will be available at select authorized retailers worldwide and online at ritmomundo.com.

About Ritmo Mundo

“RITMO MUNDO,” or “the rhythm of the earth,” captures the essence of Beverly Hills-based contemporary watch brand Ritmo Mundo. The U.S.-based brand is on a mission to tap into the heartbeat of modern culture and democratize luxury watchmaking—offering daring, innovative, and attainable Swiss and Italian-crafted luxury watch designs for discerning collectors.

The Ritmo Mundo brand was founded in 2002 by Rodeo Drive luxury retailer and watch aficionado Ali Soltani, whose vision for a design-forward watch brand with mystique, presence, and universal appeal soon became a reality. Since its founding, Ritmo Mundo watches have been worn by countless celebrities, collectors, and society figures. Ritmo Mundo watches are available at David Orgell in Los Angeles and at select authorized retailers worldwide. For more information, visit ritmomundo.com

The brand’s headquarters near the epicenter of Hollywood – together with Soltani’s extensive network of former clients and friends – quickly attracted a glittering array of star collectors and fans from the entertainment and sports world. Old Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor inspired the design of the very first Ritmo Mundo watch, and she went on to become a loyal Ritmo Mundo client.

Other stars whose wrists have sported a Ritmo Mundo watch over the years have included Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Denzel Washington, Michael Strahan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwen Stefani, Linsday Lohan, Quincy Jones, President Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, Joel McHale, and Samuel L. Jackson, to name just a few. The brand’s watches have also figured prominently in film and television, including American Idol, CSI Miami, Snakes on a Plane, Ocean’s Thirteen, and many more. Vogue Magazine described Ritmo Mundo as a brand “where Juicy Couture meets Rolex” – aptly describing the brand’s bold, contemporary, and desirable watches.