In celebration of Maserati's 100th Anniversary, the Italian brand commissioned Bulgari with the creation of a special timepiece that would mark this milestone. U-Boat Replica is the result of this collaboration. The name U-Boat Replica is Italian for the "fastest" and refers to both the inspiration of the automobile as well as the speed of the movement. The new timekeeper has an automatic chronograph calibre with a frequency of 5Hz. It is also distinguished by a beautiful blue champleve dial. Velocissimo is a limited edition of 1,914 watches and costs approximately $12,000.
Caliber BVL 328, with its 45 jewels and familiar characteristics, is the core of this new model.U-Boat Replica Some may find it a bit too familiar. This caliber features a silicon escapement, as well as an oscillating gear that ensures precise activation. The self-winding mechanism has a high frequency of operation at 36,000 vph and a power reserve lasting around 50 hours. Zenith El Primero is a watch that has all of these characteristics. This is no accident.
Both watchmakers are owned and operated by LMVH. Bulgari calls the Bulgari movement an "in-house" movement, but it has many "borrowed characteristics".
U-Boat Replica Limited Edition has a refined design. The U-Boat Replica Limited Edition features a very refined design. Gerald Genta, one of the most respected and well-known professionals in this field, was the original designer. The original design is also evident in the lugs that are spread apart, and the crown sandwiched between the two chrono pushers. This crown is ceramic-inlaid and screw-locked. The housing is made from stainless steel, and the watch has a water resistance of 100 meters. The 41.5 mm diameter case has a subdued look. It also features a bezel with a techymetric scale printed on it, and alternate brushed and highly-polished finishes.
Under the sapphire glass of the watch is a blue enamel dial. Its complex and lengthy production process is intended to represent all the tasks that are required during the manufacture of a Maserati car. It also makes the limited series of 1914 models look unique. The number of watches in the limited-edition designates the year Maserati was established. On the dial, three chrono counters are surrounded by silver colored peripheries. This is a subtle hint at the link to the car maker.Swiss Panerai Replica The only thing that is visible is the counterweight of the central chronograph hand, which is in the shape of a Maserati trident. A date is displayed at four o'clock. The back of the case gives more information about the timekeeper's origins. It features a semi-transparent section of blue sapphire with the corresponding inscriptions and the position in the series.
