Bianchet and Maserati just unveiled the UltraFino Maserati watch, a limited-run, 100-piece, ultra-thin flying tourbillon tied directly – very directly – to the Maserati MCPURA.
Now, right away, if you’re looking at this watch – imagine it in hand – the first thing you notice is how open everything is. And I mean genuinely open. Not skeletonized for the sake of aesthetics, but structured in a way where you can actually read the architecture of this watch. You’ll see those triple split-spoke elements on the dial… and yes, they’re referencing the wheel design of the MCPURA, but more importantly, they anchor the entire layout.
And I’ll say this early: the Trident motif is there, but it doesn’t jump at you. You kind of discover it. Spend a few seconds with the dial and it resolves itself. That’s usually a good sign.
A Limited Run That Actually Makes Sense
The 100-piece production – this is tied to Maserati’s centenary Trident. You’ll hear that a lot, but in this case, it’s actually grounded in something real. The Tipo 26, early racing success, the Targa Florio… it’s not just a number pulled out of thin air.
Collectors tend to care about that, even if they don’t say it outright. A limitation tied to history tends to age better than one tied to marketing cycles.
The MCPURA Link – And It’s Not Superficial
Now, the MCPURA itself… 630 horsepower, twin-turbo Nettuno V6, carbon monocoque. Yes, it’s fast – very fast – but that’s not really the interesting part.
What matters is how controlled the car is. Composure is the word that comes to mind. And I know that sounds vague, but when you translate that into watchmaking, it actually becomes quite specific.
Because here, the watch doesn’t feel aggressive. It feels… deliberate.
Look at the color – this AI Aqua Rainbow treatment. It shifts, but it doesn’t shout. It moves with the light in a way that feels almost restrained, which is unusual given how easily this could have turned into something loud.
Case and Wear: This Is Where It Gets Interesting
Pick it up (again, imagine it) and the weight, or lack of it, is what stands out next. Thirty-six grams without the strap. That’s extremely light for a tourbillon, let alone one with this kind of visual presence.
And I should mention – the case construction is tighter than you’d expect. High-density carbon fiber, grade 5 titanium, rubber elements… it could have looked fragmented. It doesn’t. It reads as one piece.
From the side – and this is important – you really start to appreciate just how thin it is. Ultra-thin gets thrown around a lot, but 3.85 millimeters for the movement is… serious. That’s not just thin for a tourbillon. That’s thin, full stop.
The Movement – Where You Spend Your Time
Now, if you’re the kind of collector who flips the watch over immediately, you’re going to stay there for a while. The Bianchet UT01 calibre is the core of this watch, and it’s worth taking a second—actually more than a second—to look at it.
You’ve got sandblasted surfaces, satin brushing, polished bevels. And I’ll say this: the finishing isn’t trying to overwhelm you. It’s layered. You notice different things at different angles.
The flying tourbillon—no upper bridge—is doing exactly what it should. It opens the view. The cage is slim, the rotation is clean, and the balance wheel is relatively large, which helps with stability. Especially in something this thin.
And then there’s the 5,000 G shock resistance. I’ll be honest—that’s not something you typically associate with ultra-thin tourbillons. Usually, you get one or the other: refinement or resilience. Here, they’re clearly aiming for both.
Power reserve is 60 hours. Solid. Not extreme, but you’re not worrying about winding it every day.
Strap Choices – Practical, Actually
You’ve got the carbon-fiber bracelet or the rubber strap with a titanium clasp. Both integrate well, which is important.
The bracelet leans technical. The rubber… I suspect most owners will go that route if they actually plan to wear the watch regularly. And I think they will.
Now, the obvious comparison point is the ultra-thin, high-tech segment. Think Richard Mille, think modern performance-driven watchmaking.
But this doesn’t sit entirely in that camp. It pulls some of that lightweight, technical philosophy, but it keeps a more traditional approach to finishing. It’s not trying to shock you visually. It’s trying to hold your attention over time.
And that’s a different proposition.
The Experience – And Why It Changes Things
The driving experience with the MCPURA… this is where it all comes together. Because once you’ve felt that level of precision – how the car responds, how it settles into corners – you start to understand what the watch is aiming for.
Balance. Control. Mechanical clarity.
And I’ll say this – because it’s worth saying – once you make that connection, the watch becomes easier to appreciate. Not simpler. Just… clearer.
And in a space where collaborations can feel a bit surface-level, this one has enough depth to keep you engaged. Even after that first look.
Pricing is expected to be around CHF 70,000 (to be confirmed).
