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Introducing Bianchet Launches the UltraFino Monaco Limited Edition

A limited edition in partnership with electric powerboat racing team, Team Monaco E1

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13.02.2026

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The UltraFino collection embodies modern architectural design and advanced materials. It is not simply about achieving the slim dimensions demanded today, but about integrating a flying tourbillon into a coherent, wearable architecture that balances strength with refinement. Over time, the UltraFino has become Bianchet’s most distilled expression, where mechanical complexity is framed by restraint and proportion, as demonstrated in the Gold Edition and the B 1.618 UltraFino.

This year, the brand introduces the UltraFino Monaco Limited Edition in partnership with Team Monaco, coinciding with the Principality’s presence in the UIM E1 World Championship, the first all-electric raceboat series. Its red and white accents echo Monaco’s identity, yet the piece stands on its own as a technically focused evolution of the UltraFino platform.

The case measures 40 × 47.50 mm with a thickness of just 8.90 mm, maintaining the collection’s slim tonneau profile. It is crafted from a quartz-fiber composite, a high-performance material derived from ultra-pure silica fibers and natural quartz. Originally developed for advanced industrial and aerospace applications, this composite delivers exceptional mechanical strength and durability while significantly reducing weight. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters.

The dial is fully skeletonised, allowing the architecture of the movement to define the watch. Hours and minutes are displayed centrally, with a flying tourbillon anchoring the dial. At its core beats the in-house Calibre UT01, an automatic flying tourbillon movement engineered for thinness. Operating at 21,600 vph (3 Hz), it delivers a power reserve of 60 hours. The movement is finished by hand, with over 15 hours dedicated to beveling, and features a solid 18K gold rotor.

The watch is fitted with a double natural rubber strap in red and white, secured by a titanium folding buckle. This edition is limited to 98 pieces, and is priced at EUR 98,000, approximately AED 430,000.

For more information, visit Bianchet's official website.

Technical Specifications: Bianchet UltraFino Monaco Limited Edition

Case: Quartz-fiber composite, tonneau-shaped
Diameter: 40 × 47.50 mm
Thickness: 8.90 mm
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Dial: Skeletonised, central hours and minutes, flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock
Movement: Calibre UT01, automatic, in-house
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Bracelet/Strap: Double natural rubber strap in red and white, titanium folding buckle
Availability: Limited to 98 pieces
Price: EUR 98,000 approximately AED 430,000