Engineering Time Into Objects
Maison Horlogère · Lisbon

Engineering Time Into Objects

Almas Elitistas — a maison crafting mechanical, complicated and bespoke timepieces for collectors across Europe.

Welcome

A Maison Engineered for Serious Collectors.

We are a boutique horological house designing mechanical calibres, complicated timepieces and bespoke commissions for clients who demand precision. From hand-finished bridges to chronometer-grade regulation — we build watches meant to outlive us.

Our watchmakers partner with collectors, families and institutions to translate demanding briefs into refined, reliable and beautifully finished objects.

Skeletonised gold dress watch on a leather strap worn on the wrist
What we make

Complete Horology, Under One Roof

From in-house calibres and bespoke commissions to service and provenance — we design, build and care for timepieces at every stage of their life.

Module I — Collections

Signature References

Complete families across every wrist and every occasion — dive instruments, dress watches, integrated-bracelet sports references and pilot chronographs. Built modular, serviceable and ready to be worn daily.

Mariner 300

300m dive instrument with ceramic bezel and lumed indices.

Véritas Dress

38mm slim automatic with lacquered dial and dauphine hands.

Cronos Chronograph

Column-wheel chronograph on a tapered steel bracelet.

Altitude Pilot

Legible field-pilot dial, sapphire crystal, 60h reserve.

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Module II — Movements

In-House Calibres

Mechanics engineered into the watch, not bolted on. Free-sprung balances, hand-bevelled bridges and long power reserves — regulated in six positions before a case is ever closed.

Automatic Calibres

Micro-rotor and central-rotor movements with 60–120h reserve.

Tourbillon

Flying tourbillon cages assembled and poised by hand.

Perpetual Calendar

Date, month and leap-year logic accurate to 2100.

Chronometry

COSC-grade regulation and six-position timing reports.

Discuss a Calibre
Module III — Bespoke

Commissions & Engraving

One-of-one pieces where metal meets narrative. We design cases, dials and rotors to a single client's brief — hand-engraved, enamelled or set to the exact specification of each commission.

Custom Dials

Grand feu enamel, aventurine, meteorite and guilloché dials.

Hand Engraving

Case, rotor and movement engraving by our master engraver.

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Module IV — Care

Service & Restoration

Full-service horology for modern and vintage pieces — complete overhauls, water-resistance certification, case refinishing and archival restoration handled entirely in our own workshop.

Full Overhaul

Complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning and re-lubrication.

Vintage Restoration

Period-correct parts sourcing and sympathetic refinishing.

Water Resistance

Gasket replacement and pressure testing to rated depth.

Refinishing

Brushing, polishing and bevel correction by hand.

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Module V — Provenance

Collecting & Sourcing

Guidance measured in provenance, not hype. Independent advisory, authentication and discreet sourcing of rare references for private collections.

Authentication

Movement, case and paperwork verification with written report.

Private Sourcing

Discreet acquisition of rare references through our network.

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Our Process

From first sketch to the sound of the winding crown.

We work with our clients as a true horological partner — building pieces that hold lasting value, not just a first impression.

01

Brief

We start by understanding the wearer — proportions, use, references admired and budget.

02

Design

Case architecture, dial layout, calibre choice and timelines — settled before a part is cut.

03

Assembly

Hand-finished components, six-position regulation and rigorous testing at every milestone.

1,400+

Timepieces Delivered

26 yrs

Bench Experience

40+

Private Collectors