Haute Horlogerie and motorsports have shared a deep connection for countless years, which has treated us with many stunning racing-inspired timepieces over the years. The latest watch brand to mark its presence in the world of motorsports is Bianchet, which has announced a partnership with Formula E racing team Maserati MSG Racing. With a shared vision to constantly push the boundaries of engineering, the brands have forged a dynamic partnership with a “resolute dedication to excellence in engineering and design, be it on track, or in the intricacies of watchmaking.” As part of the collaboration, the Swiss watch brand has revealed two limited edition timepieces that are inspired by the team’s success in the Formula E championship and the Maserati brand’s motorsport legacy from the 1950s.
The first limited edition watch is Bianchet’s award-winning Flying Tourbillon B 1.618 Grande Date Carbon. The timepiece features a tonneau-shaped case crafted in Bianchet’s exclusive Titanium-Dust-High-Density Carbon, which is a material derived out of high-density carbon composite infused with titanium powder.
The second limited edition, called the Flying Tourbillon B 1.618 Grande Date Hybrid version, also features a tonneau-shaped case, which is made of carbon and titanium. Inspired by legendary Italian design, both watches feature sporty rubber lines along with smooth curves. Furthermore, both limited editions are decked out in the black and blue color combination of the Maserati MSG Racing team and feature the Maserati Trident on the dial.
Designed for active wearing, both timepieces can resist shocks of up to 5000 G and are water resistant up to 100 meters. The skeleton movement with a 90-hour power reserve features a flying tourbillon entirely made in titanium and a big date function. Both timepieces are limited to just 21 examples, with each of them priced at 70,500 CHF (~$77,000).
Included in the price is a bespoke experience in which the buyer will be invited to Maserati MSG Racing’s headquarters in Monaco, where they will get the chance to interact with the team’s racing drivers and “experiencing the thrill of driving on the team’s state-of-the-art racing simulator.”
