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The Gerald Genta Collection...
Mar 22, 2012,13:31 PM
This Collection dates back to the late famed watch designer bearing this name, Gerald Genta. Famous mostly for this iconic case design such as the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and later the Mickey Mouse watches. Currently, the Octo Collection still bears his name.
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- Gerald Genta Octo Maserati
Octo Maserati
The Octo case design was one of the last creations before Gerald Genta was integrated into the Bulgari company. The new version is a co-branding version with the sports car manufacturer Maserati, but a rather subtle and tastefully implemented one (not many are such!):
It’s 45mm case is a sculpture of geometric, complex shapes comprising of 110 facettes all of which are solely made of 45° and 90° angles.
The dial shows a unique implementation of time and chronograph functions: On the top half you find the jumping hours and retrograde minutes, on the bottom half from left to right the chronograph hours, the date as well as the chronograph minutes subdials, respectively.
But where are the Maserati insignia? As we said, subtle and tastefully done! First, take a look at the strap: leather (calf) and stitching are directly taken from the upholstery of the Modena car:
Furthermore, at the back you find a semi-transparent (does not come well in the pictures of this prototype) case back with the Maserati trident:
Overall, a very convincing package that would well appeal not only to owners of Maserati cars: