Bite Autumn 2012

bite watches

octagon-shaped watches have two start/ stop and reset chronograph pushers which are integrated into the case band. The model also features a tachometric scale on the brushed steel bezel and the distinctive front grille of Maserati sporty luxury cars can be seen in the dial. The highly sophisticated parts of the watches are crafted in-house using a champlevé technique which involves carving out the cavities, varnishing, rubbing down the surfaces and annealing the lacquer, as well as polishing to create a completely unique blue-lacquered dial. More features of these beautifully crafted watches include a 60- minute

REFINED, PRESTIGIOUS AND INNOVATIVE ARE THE WORDS TO BEST DESCRIBE THE COLLABORATION OF BULGARI AND MASERATI IN THE OCTO MASERATIWATCH COLLECTION, SAYS JADA BROOKES.

graduated chapter ring at 12 o’clock, a date scale at 6 o’clock, satin-brushed minute counters at 9 and 3 o’clock respectively, a hand-applied inner bezel ring, integrated column- wheel chronograph in aged gold décor, and snailed chronograph hour. It has a power reserve of 38 hours, 45 distinctive jewels and

water resistance of 100 metres.The read- off displays are beautifully structured with blue surfaces and the calfskin strap with steel triple-blade safety-fastening folding clasp mirrors the design of Maserati car seat upholstery while the entire model is created in Maserati’s alternating silvery and blue colours. Another familiar and distinguished mark is Maserati’s Trident symbol that is engraved on the transparent sapphire case back. The Octo Maserati watch collection truly embraces Bulgari and Maserati’s shared references of precision, performance, expertise, style and elegance. www.bulgari.com

Images courtesy of Maserati

o Maserati