QARTEL : When a Name Tells a Vision
At GabLine, nothing is left to chance. Not the lines, not the proportions, not the mechanical details. Not even the name.
Qartel is not a word chosen for its aesthetic appeal alone. It carries a story within it—several meanings, in fact—and above all, a deep coherence with the House’s DNA.
A WORD ROOTED IN TRADITIONAL HOROLOGY
Before becoming a name, Qartel was a term from watchmaking.
An old word, now almost forgotten, used to designate a part of the dial linked to the quarter mechanism—those precise moments that structure time, quarter-hour after quarter-hour.
A technical detail, discreet yet fundamental.
One of those elements known only to insiders, but without which nothing truly works.
This link to traditional horology naturally resonates with GabLine: a House that positions itself in continuity with watchmaking heritage, while reinterpreting it through a contemporary lens.
THE QUARTER OF THE WRIST: A DELIBERATE CHOICE
Qartel also evokes another distinctive feature: the way the watch is worn.
Not centered, not conventional, but slightly offset—resting on the quarter of the wrist.
A choice that is as ergonomic as it is aesthetic.
A detail that changes the relationship with the object, the way it is worn and experienced in everyday life.
As is often the case at GabLine, this shift is not incidental. It reflects a clear intention: to step outside established norms without ever renouncing function or balance. To do things differently, but always with precision.
A COMMUNITY UNITED AROUND A VALUE TO PROTECT
Finally, Qartel echoes our vision of this collective project.
To us, quartel represents a group of individuals united around a shared value—seeking to preserve it, defend it, and ensure its continuity.
No obvious reference. No imposed symbol. Just the idea of a collective driven by the same standard of excellence.
This is perhaps where the name finds its deepest meaning.
GabLine is not merely a watch, nor even just a brand. It is a shared vision: that of mastered time, of an object designed to last, carried by enthusiasts who stand for the value of detail, the right gesture, and true meaning.
THREE DEFINITIONS, ONE IDENTITY
Ancient horology, an unconventional way of wearing, a spirit of community.
Three interpretations, one single thread.
Qartel is the link between technique and emotion, between the object and those who wear it. A name that does not seek to impose itself, but to tell a story.
A discreet, precise word—rich in meaning, just like GabLine.