Scatola del Tempo is an Italian luxury watch winder and storage brand founded in 1969 by Sandro Colarieti in Rome, Italy. The name translates to 'Time Box' in Italian, reflecting the company's founding purpose of creating elegant containers for fine timepieces. Scatola del Tempo is widely credited as one of the pioneers of the luxury watch winder category and has been producing high-end watch storage solutions for over five decades.
The brand's product range includes single and multi-watch winders, watch boxes, collector cabinets, and travel cases. Scatola del Tempo winders are built around Swiss-made motors with programmable rotation cycles that can be configured for turns per day, rotation direction, and rest intervals to match the requirements of specific watch movements. The company's Rotori line is its best-known winder series, recognized for its cylindrical design and precision engineering.
Italian craftsmanship is central to the Scatola del Tempo identity. Products are manufactured in Italy using materials including hand-polished briar wood, calf leather, carbon fiber, and anodized aluminum. Interior linings are typically executed in Alcantara or soft leather. The brand's aesthetic blends traditional Italian design sensibility with contemporary materials, resulting in products that range from classic wood-and-leather boxes to modern technical-looking winder units.
Scatola del Tempo products are distributed through the company's website and a network of luxury retailers and watch boutiques in over 40 countries. The brand also offers bespoke services for clients requiring custom configurations, finishes, or large-scale installations. Retail prices range from approximately $200 for basic watch boxes to over $10,000 for premium multi-position winder cabinets.