The Bulgari Octo Maserati Chronograph most likely meant by this title is the 2014 reference BGO41C3SLDCH/MAS: a 1,914-piece limited edition with an automatic, 5 Hz BVL 328 Velocissimo chronograph and a blue-and-white dial. It is distinct from the more complicated 45 mm Octo Maserati Quadri-Retro launched in 2012.
Which Octo Maserati is this?
The title points to the 2014 Octo Maserati chronograph, reference BGO41C3SLDCH/MAS, described in Bulgari’s 2014 catalog and Maserati’s 2014 release. The catalog lists a conventional three-register chronograph powered by Bulgari caliber BVL 328 Velocissimo. The documented specifications identify the watch, but do not establish independent hands-on impressions about comfort, legibility, or operation.
The generation distinction matters: the Octo Maserati name also appeared on a different 2012 watch with a jumping hour and retrograde displays. Its movement and dial architecture are not specifications for the 2014 model.
2014 Octo Maserati: specifications
| Feature | 2014 BGO41C3SLDCH/MAS |
|---|---|
| Movement | Bulgari manufacture caliber BVL 328 Velocissimo; automatic integrated chronograph |
| Frequency and reserve | 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz); 50-hour power reserve |
| Movement details | Silicon escapement; 45 jewels |
| Chronograph and displays | Central chronograph seconds, minute and hour counters, running seconds, and date |
| Case diameter | 41 mm in Bulgari’s 2014 US and UK catalogs; 41.5 mm in Maserati’s 2014 release |
| Thickness | 13.07 mm, per Maserati’s 2014 release |
| Case and bezel | Steel case; tachymeter scale on the bezel |
| Crown and caseback | Screw-lock crown with ceramic inlay; semi-transparent blue caseback with Maserati logo |
| Dial and strap | Lacquered blue-and-white champlevé dial; blue alligator strap |
| Clasp and water resistance | Steel folding clasp; 100 metres |
| Production | 1,914 pieces — Bulgari/Maserati, 2014 |
Why the case diameter is given as 41 or 41.5 mm
The two figures come from different official sources, not from two identified case variants: Bulgari’s 2014 catalogs give 41 mm, while Maserati’s 2014 release specifies 41.5 mm. The available documents do not explain the half-millimetre difference, so both figures should be preserved with their source attribution rather than reconciled by guesswork.
#1 Best Overall
- Materials: Men’s steel watch with brown natural leather strap
- Functions: Analog watch with quartz movement and chronograph function. The watch has a water resistance of up to 10 ATM
- Features: The Maserati watch case measures 43.00 mm, 11.20mm thick. The brown dial consists of a sapphire crystal. Rotating bezel with black ceramic and rose gold details. The watch consists of a practical clasp clasp
- The timepieces signed by the Trident contain all the Maserati technical experience and design mastery. Exclusive and inimitable models, with rigorous design and exceptional functionality.
- Packaging: This elegant men’s watch is contained in an original Maserati packaging with 2-year warranty
How it differs from the 2012 Quadri-Retro
Maserati’s March 2012 announcement describes a 45 mm steel Octo Maserati with caliber GG7800. Its display is built around a jumping hour, retrograde minutes and date, plus retrograde chronograph hour and minute counters. It runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour, has a 38-hour power reserve, and is water resistant to 100 metres.
| Specification | 2012 Quadri-Retro | 2014 BVL 328 chronograph |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | GG7800 | BVL 328 Velocissimo |
| Display architecture | Jumping hour and retrograde minute, date, and chronograph hour/minute counters | Three-register chronograph with central sweep seconds, running seconds, and date |
| Case diameter | 45 mm, Maserati’s March 2012 release | 41 mm in Bulgari’s 2014 catalogs; 41.5 mm in Maserati’s 2014 release |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations per hour | 36,000 vibrations per hour |
| Power reserve | 38 hours | 50 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 metres | 100 metres |
These are separate generations, and the movement, diameter, and display details should not be mixed when identifying a particular watch.
Rank #2
- Men's watch, in steel, with steel strap and deployant clasp with buttons
- Analog watch with quartz movement and time, date function
- The watch case measures 44 mm, with a thickness of 11.40 mm. The black dial is made of mineral glass. The watch has a water resistance of up to 10 ATM
- Maserati's Sfida collection offers watches with a sporty elegance, characterized by a robust design and steel case with rotating bezel or tachymetric bezel. These models represent a perfect combination of robustness and sporting elegance, perfect for those who love Maserati's dynamic and refined style.
- Packaging Original Maserati box and 2 year warranty
Edition size and source trail
The 1,914-piece production count commemorates Maserati’s founding year, 1914. It is an edition size, not a figure for sales, surviving examples, or current market value. The official specifications appear in Maserati’s 2014 release and Bulgari’s 2014 US catalog and 2014 UK catalog. The earlier model is described in Maserati’s March 2012 announcement.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- [Features] The watch case is 44mm in diameter, with thickness 11,40 mm. The case is equipped with mineral crystal glass.
- [Watch Movement] The watch has a MVT.MIYOTA JS25 movement.
- [Functions] This watch is a Chronograph and it has a metal band bracelet and a deployment buckle with pushers closure.
- [Packaging] Official presentation logged box
- [Warranty] The watch is covered from a 2-years warranty
Rank #3
- Materials: Steel men's watch
- Functions: Analog watch with quartz movement and multifunction function. The watch has a water resistance of up to 5 ATM
- Features: The Maserati watch case measures 43.00mm, with a thickness of 10.50mm. The black dial is made up of a sapphire crystal. The watch consists of a practical concealed clasp
- The timepieces designed by the Trident embody all of Maserati's technical experience and design mastery. Exclusive and inimitable models, with rigorous design and exceptional functionality.
- Packaging: This elegant men's watch is contained in an original Maserati packaging with a 2-year warranty
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