Ducati continues the celebrations for the thirty years of the iconic 916 with the presentation of the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30th Anniversary 916the limited edition watch created in collaboration with the Swiss watchmaking brand Gerald Charles. From this prestigious collaboration, 250 collectible watchescharacterized by the iconic Maestro case designed by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta and a manufacture movement, combined with a series of details paying homage to the legend of Ducati super sports motorcycles.
The Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916 is a masterpiece of fine watchmaking in line with the characteristics and values of Ducati and Gerald Charles. Both companies are linked by an important stylistic heritage inherited from their historic designers: Gérald Charles Genta and Massimo Tamburini. The Maestro 4.0 is inspired by the genius of the two “Maestros” and celebrates design as the ultimate expression of both worlds, combining the precision and quality of fine watchmaking details with the dynamism and performance of motorcycling.
Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916: Motorcycles and watches in a sublime combination
Claudio DomenicaliCEO of Ducati, comments: “We are very proud of the result of this collaboration with Gérald Charles. Together we present an extraordinary timepiece that pays homage to a true icon such as the Ducati 916. The joint work of the Design Centres began with a precise idea in mind and successfully tackled various technical and design complexities. This approach adds further value to a high-quality object that, from the first glance, reflects the values shared by Ducati and Gérald Charles: passion, craftsmanship and attention to detail.”
For its part, Federico ZivianiManaging Director Gerald Charles, said: “Keeping our promise to introduce one complication per year, we have decided to launch the jumping hour complication, which has been absent from our watches for 13 years. The Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916 features an openwork Ducati wheel to indicate the time by rotation, in perfect keeping with Mr. Genta’s preference for unconventional complications.”
Concludes: “Obviously, the skeletonized motorcycle wheel inserted into a jumping hour disc represented several engineering challenges. It took a year and a half of R&D to succeed in paying homage to the iconic Ducati 916. This limited edition is the perfect representation of artistic creativity and technical mastery. Our aim is to break the rules of conventional watchmaking, while keeping the harmony of design and mechanical performance as priorities.”
Designed for both durability and design, the watch Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30th Anniversary 916 It features a matte black ceramic bezel on a mottled black forged carbon case, perfectly integrated with the crown, case back and buckle in grade 5 titanium: a testament to Ducati and Gerald Charles’ unwavering commitment to excellence.
These materials, known in the world of motorcycling for being super light and resistant, were ideal for this new watch. In addition, the finishes are an ode to the asphalt of the circuits. Thanks to the special construction of the case, high water resistance is guaranteed. up to 10 ATM/100 mt and 5G shock resistance.
The Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916 is the first Gerald Charles watch with a skeletonised jumping hour display, as well as the first to display the time on a motorcycle wheel. In the centre of the case, a central wheel has been added as a subtle nod to the original Ducati 916-wheel rim. The golden jumping hour disc mirrors the motorcycle’s original three-spoke bronze alloy wheel, with black contours enhancing the colour contrast.
As a refined touch, the upper sapphire features a “guichet” frame, also adorned with red contours infused with SuperLuminova, offering a subtle view of the time when the lights are turned off. The tribute to the 30 years of the legendary Ducati 916 is also evident in the crystal case back, which allows a view of the refined Gerald Charles calibre and is decorated with the celebratory laurel and the iconic logo of the bike.
Finally, for owners of the Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916 who purchase this watch, a unique personalisation option is offered, with the serial number of their bike engraved on the case back. More information on the official Gerald Charles website.
