Born in Valdagno, Italy, Luca Soprana represents the fourth generation of a family steeped in horological tradition. At 26, Soprana relocated to Switzerland to study at WOSTEP, where he trained alongside Kari Voutilainen under Stephen McDonald. In 2002, he became WOSTEP's first Italian instructor. His career trajectory included positions at major Swiss manufactures—Vulcain, Vianney Halter (working on the TRIO and Janvier N°1), and BNB Concept where he headed the prototyping workshop for the Concord Tourbillon Gravity.

His independent spirit led him to establish Atelier SMA (formerly 7h38, named after his first child's birth time) near Neuchâtel's Vaumarcus Castle. His work includes the Jacob & Co. Astronomia series, and completing Derek Pratt's legacy with the remontoir d'égalité wristwatch.

Massena LAB's partnership with Luca Soprana dates to 2021's release of Old School by Massena LAB and Luca Soprana, a limited edition timepiece and concept watch based on the process of the montre d'école limited to 11 pieces.