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January 30, 2018
Bulgari x Maserati Unveil the Exceptional and Rare New "Octo Retro Maserati" | BVLGARI
BVLGARI
From two of Italy's leading luxury houses,
a partnership
gives birth to the "Octo Retro Maserati"
On September 12, 2017, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Bulgari, in collaboration with Maserati, unveiled two new models jointly developed through their partnership: the "Octo Retro Maserati Gran Sport" and the "Octo Retro Maserati GranLusso."
Text by SAYAKA OZAKI
Two new models: powerful black and elegant pink gold
Bulgari and Maserati forged their partnership in 2012, releasing two chronographs adorned with Maserati's signature colors, embodying prestige, luxury, elegance, and design. In the autumn of 2017, Bulgari introduced two new creations from their ongoing collaboration: the "Octo Retro Maserati GranSport" and the "Octo Retro Maserati GranLusso."
The new models are based on the "Octo" collection, a benchmark in contemporary design. They feature a retrograde minute hand and a jumping hour display. The dial design evokes the dashboard of a Gran Turismo car, with counters reminiscent of automotive instrumentation. A leather strap with topstitching, recalling car interiors, clearly expresses Maserati's distinctive style.
The mechanism is powered by the retro BVL 262, a movement designed, developed, and entirely assembled in-house by Bulgari. This automatic movement boasts traditional finishes such as Côtes de Genève and chamfering, offering optimal efficiency and precision with a 42-hour power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.
The "Octo Retro Maserati GranSport" features a DLC-treated case and a black dial. Its numerals, silver-toned and blue hour markers, counters, and hands create a modern and powerful impression.
The "Octo Retro Maserati GranLusso" also has a black dial, but its case, hands, and indicators are rendered in pink gold, showcasing the distinctive flair of Bulgari, a renowned high jeweler.
Both "Octo Retro Maserati" models are exclusively available to Maserati car owners and will be retailed only at Bulgari boutiques and authorized watch retailers. These are exceptional timepieces that embody the Italian heritage and technical mastery shared by Bulgari and Maserati.
Octo Retro Maserati GranLusso
Movement | Automatic (with retrograde indicator and jumping hour function)
Caliber | BVL262
Power Reserve | 42 hours
Case Material | 18K Pink Gold
Case Diameter | 41mm
Strap Material | Leather
Water Resistance | 10 bar
Price | ¥3,440,000 (excluding tax)
Octo Retro Maserati GranSport
Movement | Automatic (with retrograde indicator and jumping hour function)
Caliber | BVL262
Power Reserve | 42 hours
Case Material | Stainless Steel (Black DLC coating)
Case Diameter | 41mm
Strap Material | Leather
Water Resistance | 10 bar
Price | ¥1,440,000 (excluding tax)
Contact
Bulgari Japan
03-6362-0100
https://www.bulgari.com


