Bulgari Octo Maserati Quadri-Retro Launch
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Bulgari Octo Maserati Quadri-Retro Launch

By Kong · Jul 11, 2012 · 5 replies
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Kong reports on the Singapore launch of the Bulgari Octo Maserati Quadri-Retro, a collaboration between the two iconic Italian brands. The post captures the event's atmosphere at Cortina Watch Millenia Walk, showcasing the watch alongside a Maserati GranTurismo.

Yesterday, BVLGARI launched their muti-retrograde chronograph, Bulgari Octo Maserati, a model jointly done by both renowned Italian brands -  BVLGARI and Maserati at Cortina Watch Millenia Walk.  A Maserati GranTurismo  was also being displayed outside the Cortina Boutique for both watch and supercars guests to view and feel the luxurious touch of both brands.

A recap of the evening event, and a closer view of the Bulgari Octo Maserati ...




Before the event  ... a white Maserati GranTurismo was parked outside the Cortina Millenia Walk ...


Wish it is Maserati GranTurismo in Blu Mediterraneo ... a closer resemblance to the dial colour of the Bulgari Octo Maserati ...





Moving into the Cortina Millenia Walk Boutique ... the stage-design with two show cases flanking the "Octo" pedestal ...


A couple of guests enquiring other models of Bulgari pieces ...


Serpenti on display ...


Salesperson onsite to explain and answer enquiries ...





A pair of Endurers  in bracelet and rubber-strap ...


Daniel Roth models ...







About 7:15pm, the GranTurismo was opened and the headlights with DRL Led technology were on ...



Most of the guests had arrived ...





Bulgari Octo Maserati catalogue at the reception for the guests ....


A lady guest reading about the Bulgari Octo Maserati ...


About 7:45pm, Mr Jeremy Lim, Executive Director of Cortina Watch greeted the guests ...


Both the showcases with the Bulgari Octo Maserati were unveiled ...


Next, a brief note from Wong Wei Ling, Managing Director, SEA & India


Followed by a film introduction of the Bulgari Octo Maserati  ...


The video of the Bulgari Octo Maserati  with the purr of the GranTurismo ...






Guests watching the filmlet ...

While, the Glenmorangie Whisky bar was on standby ....





Bulgari Octo Maserati 


Some guests having closer look at the Bulgari Octo Maserati  ...


Fulvio Manini, Senior Wholesale Manager of Bulgari explaining the Bulgari Octo Maserati  to one of the guests ...


Wei Ling of Bulgari having conversation with guests ...




Some snaphots of the Bulgari Octo Maserati   ...


The design is of the same as the 2010's OCTO CHRONOGRAPHE QUADRI-RETRO as shown below.

Sporting a 45mm brushed steel case, the dial was redesigned in blue colour.  Sort of close to the Maserati's Blu Mediterraneo colour.

At first glance, many would think it is just a normal dial, but the dial is done with classic Champlevé technique ...


OCTO Chronographe QUADRI-RETRO



The blue-lacquered areas were initially precisely milled out to form recesses.  After that blue lacquered was applied and fired.  Surfaces were
smoothen by polishing.


As usual, the upper halve, feature the  jumping hour-window and the minute-retrograde.  On the 3H-subdial, is the 30-minute retrograde totaliser.
To the left at 9H, is the hour totaliser for the chronograph.

At 6H, is the date-retrograde.  A difference from the initial OCTO Chronographe QUADRI-RETRO, is the arithmetic sequence on the date-display.






The leather strap is sort of a resemblance of the GranTurismo's  front sports-profile seats. Colour should be close to shades the Blu Profondita or Trofeo.
Would be more accurate if the padding part is V-shaped instead of straight.





Gloss-polished chrono-pushers.  The spoke-crown is also different from actual Octo model ...

Case-work is with alternative brushed and gloss polishing.





Caseback featured a semi-opaque caseback with the Maserati Trident logo.  Housing within is the automatic Caliber GG7800 with integrated column-wheel beating at 21600VPH and  has power reserve of 38 hours.





Interestingly at a certain incident light angle, the perlage decoration of the movement revealed.


Clearly see the rotor still with the "Gerald Genta" engraved on ...



An older picture of the OCTO Chronographe QUADRI-RETRO with GG 7800 for reference ...


Signed deployant buckle ...


Hope you enjoyed the pictures. 

Kong









This message has been edited by Kong on 2012-07-11 01:43:15

About the Breguet Tradition GMT Ref. 7800

The Breguet Classique Musicale reference 7800 is a highly complex timepiece that integrates a musical mechanism capable of playing a melody on demand. This model stands out within the Classique collection for its innovative approach to horological complications, moving beyond traditional timekeeping functions to incorporate an auditory experience. It represents Breguet's continued commitment to intricate mechanical artistry and the development of novel complications. The musical mechanism is activated by a pusher, allowing the wearer to enjoy a pre-programmed tune.

The 7800 features an 18k rose gold case with a diameter of 40 mm, housing the manual-winding caliber 507TMG. This movement is visible through a sapphire crystal caseback, showcasing its intricate construction and the components responsible for both timekeeping and the musical function. The watch offers a power reserve of 50 hours and is water-resistant to 30 meters. The dial is silver, often featuring a hand-guilloché pattern, and is protected by a sapphire crystal.

This reference appeals to collectors who appreciate Breguet's high-complication pieces and those interested in watches that offer unique interactive features. The Classique Musicale 7800 is part of a lineage of Breguet watches that push the boundaries of mechanical innovation, sitting alongside other notable complications in the brand's contemporary catalog. Specific variants exist, such as the "Bach" version, which plays a melody composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, adding a layer of thematic interest for collectors.

Specifications

Caliber
507TMG
Case
18k Rose Gold
Diameter
40 mm
Dial
Silver
Water Resist.
30m
Crystal
Sapphire

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SM
small-luxury-world
Jul 11, 2012

... comes to my mind :-) Thanks, for sharing. Oliver

TU
tumahuk
Jul 11, 2012

That's absolutely stunning watch. Thnx 4sharing. Khalid

KO
Kong
Jul 12, 2012

Have we by any chance met in Kuala Lumpur before? Kong

MT
MTF
Jul 12, 2012

for the blue colour paint job? I am aghast. The base colours: white, silver etc are standard. But if you want the iconic Maserati blue, it's an extra charge..... on a car nearly half a million Singapore dollars (USD 400k). So, here's a thought: the Bulgari Octo Maserati watch is "only" 8 or 9% of the price and comes with blue as standard....... :-) MTF

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