A 30th Anniversary tribute of the iconic Ducati 916 motorcycle
Gerald Charles is delighted to announce the new exclusive Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916, Ref. GC4.0-CF-11. Created in collaboration with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, this new timepiece celebrates the 30th anniversary of the legendary Ducati 916 motorcycle. In keeping with the Maison key traits, the watch features the iconic Maestro case and a vulcanised rubber strap, available in Ruby Red.
With only 250 pieces produced, the Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916 was the collaborative vision of CEOs: Mr. Federico Ziviani from Gerald Charles and Mr. Claudio Domenicali from Ducati. Both companies carry on an important artistic heritage from their former designers: Mr. Gérald Charles Genta and Mr. Massimo Tamburini. The Maestro 4.0 is influenced by these two individuals and celebrates design as an artistic expression of both worlds, seamlessly blending the precision of watchmaking with the fervour of motorcycling.
This partnership is a pivotal moment in watchmaking history, combining Gerald Charles’ expertise with the enduring legacy of Ducati. The GC4.0-CF-11 serves as a subtle homage to the iconic Ducati 916 motorcycle, capturing its spirit in meticulously crafted details.
“We are very proud of the result of this collaboration with Gerald Charles. Together, we present an extraordinary watch that pays homage to an authentic icon like the Ducati 916. The joint work of the Design Centers began with a precise idea in mind and did not stop in the face of 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 Gerald Charles: passion, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.”, Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO.
Gerald Charles’ savoir-faire meets Ducati’s vibrant identity
“To create this timepiece, we encountered many challenges between the design and the creation of the watch, especially in terms of balancing the weight. When we started, the disk was unbalanced due to the different numbers weight. We had to develop a system with a circular black outer line at the top so that all the numerals were held together by two lines, the inner and the outer. This way, although the numerals seem to be on the dial, the reality is that the numerals, the central wheel and the outer line are all together on a big disk that turns.”, Octavio Garcia, Gerald Charles Head of Creative team.
The movement supports a two-level dial with the jumping hours disk on top. The 12-hour markers are in vivid red and filled with red SuperLuminova.
The Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916 is the perfect marriage of the two brands. Starting from Gerald Charles’ iconic features, namely the Maestro case and the vulcanised rubber strap – both original drawings by Mr. Genta – Ducati’s vibrant identity features have been added.
