Relio is an American watch microbrand founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California. The brand was established by Leandro Fernandez, an engineer, and his partner Anais Bergues, who contributes production and creative artistic experience to the company. The brand’s philosophy is rooted in creative risk-taking, symbolized by a phoenix logo.
Collectors are drawn to Relio for its ability to offer high-specification tools at an accessible price point, with a focus on balanced aesthetics and technical detail. Key features often cited include the use of 316L marine-grade stainless steel, double-domed sapphire crystals with multiple layers of anti-reflective coating, and reliable automatic movements such as the Miyota 9039. The brand is also noted for its attention to design elements like elegantly recessed case sides and distinctive indices arrangements.
The flagship piece for the brand is the Solstice, a 38mm sports-dress watch designed to be versatile enough for both professional settings and outdoor activities. The Solstice collection is recognized for its variety of sunburst and fumé gradient dials, including specific models such as: – Solstice Noir: Featuring a black sunburst dial.
– Solstice Teal: A blue-green sunburst dial with a fumé gradient.
– Solstice Red: A deep burgundy sunburst dial graduating to black at the edges.
– Solstice Copper: Featuring a salmon-colored sunburst dial with a fumé effect.Each Solstice timepiece includes practical specifications such as 100 meters of water resistance, a screw-down crown, and a solid H-link bracelet with a milled diver’s clasp.
