Rebellion Watches

Rebellion: High-Octane Haute Horology Built Like a Race Car

Rebellion doesn’t make watches — it builds machines.
And not just any machines. We’re talking full-on, high-complication, no-apologies timepieces that look and feel like they belong on a Le Mans prototype, not under a cuff.

That’s not a coincidence — Rebellion isn’t just a watch brand. It’s also a racing team. And that DNA runs through every carbon case, oversized crown, and spinning barrel they make.

If you want traditional finishing and classical styling? Not here.

But if you want something that looks like it could do 300 km/h and time itself in the process? Rebellion lives in that lane.

Brand History: Born from Racing, Built for Extremes

Founded in 2008 in Switzerland by Alexandre Pesci, Rebellion was designed from day one to merge watchmaking innovation with motorsport performance. The brand is a direct outgrowth of Rebellion Racing, which competes in endurance motorsport events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and FIA World Endurance Championship.

Rather than borrow credibility from racing, Rebellion is a racing team — and it treats horology like motorsport tech: form follows function, weight matters, and speed is everything.

Production is ultra-limited, design is aggressively modern, and complications are outrageous.

Collector Highlights: Where Horology Hits the Redline

  • Re-Volt – The entry point (relatively speaking). Skeletonized movement, bold tonneau case, lightweight titanium or carbon construction. Compact but visually loud.

  • Predator 2.0 Regulator Tourbillon – Motorsport styling meets horological complexity. Regulator layout, flying tourbillon, multilayer construction.

  • Weap-One – Horizontal tourbillon suspended in a rotating shaft between sapphire crystal endcaps. Looks like a mini turbine strapped to your wrist.

  • T2M – Twin-barrel tourbillon with a 1,400-hour power reserve (no, that’s not a typo). Inspired by fuel tanks. Insane specs. Even crazier wrist presence.

  • Twenty-One GMT – One of their most wearable pieces. Retro dashboard-inspired, cylinder time display, globe-shaped GMT indicator. Like a rally timer met a steampunk airship.

Most Rebellion watches use in-house or proprietary calibers built in partnership with movement specialists — and many feature sapphire bridges, flying tourbillons, and high torque barrels visible from all sides.

Why Collectors Should Care

  • True racing DNA — built by people who race, not just sponsor

  • Ultra-limited production — often under 100 pieces per model

  • Next-level complications — suspended tourbillons, multi-week power reserves, rotating modules

  • Wild use of materials — forged carbon, sapphire, titanium, aluminum alloys

  • Movement visibility and depth — these watches look mechanical in all the right ways

  • Zero compromise design language — not for everyone, which is exactly the point

If you’re into Urwerk, MB&F, Richard Mille, or Greubel Forsey, but want something even more niche?
 Rebellion is a strong contender.

What They’re Making Now: Sculptural Horology for the Trackside Crowd

Current production focuses on:

  • Re-Volt – Their most versatile and accessible platform, available in endless material and color variations.

  • T2M – Flagship long-reserve tourbillon concept piece. Built to show off.

  • Twenty-One Series – Dash-inspired design, GMTs, and regulator-style displays.

  • Bespoke & Limited Editions – Built-to-order pieces for racing partners, VIPs, or collectors who want the wildest watch in the room.

Expect 6-figure price tags, sapphire-heavy designs, and movements that aren’t shy about their complexity.

Fed’s Take

Rebellion isn’t trying to win over purists — and that’s exactly why it works.

I’ve handled a Re-Volt that felt like a watch version of an open-wheel prototype. I’ve seen Weap-Ones that made Richard Mille look conservative. And I’ve sold T2Ms to guys who wanted a watch that made even Urwerk owners ask questions.

They’re not delicate. They’re not discreet. But if you want something that feels like watchmaking at full throttle, this is it.

Built Like a Race Car. Worn Like a Power Move.

Rebellion isn’t about tradition.
 It’s about torque, visibility, and wearing something that feels like it’s doing something even when you’re standing still.

Delray Watch occasionally sources Rebellion watches — especially Re-Volt, Weap-One, and limited edition Predator series pieces.

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