When Cerrito first purchased Meccaniche Veloci , the most expensive models in the range were capped at around $ 5,000 . The only real exception was the phenomenal Quattro Valvole CCM ( Carbon Ceramic ), which was die cut from a Brembo brake disc . This is still one of my personal favorite watches .
ISSUES & IN-HOUSE Even though the concept of having a watch with four independent movements is very cool , it also comes with issues . In my experience , some of the mechanisms lag and then there is the inconvenience of servicing four Swiss ETA 2671 movements .
Fortunately , Cerrito had ambitious plans for the brand , and this involved creating a new proprietary single movement . After three fastidious years of extensive research and development , the company finally unveiled its first in-house caliber , called the MV8802 .
The Caliber MV8802 marked a new chapter for the brand . Even though Cerrito hasn ’ t got any formal design qualifications , he makes up for it with passion and enthusiasm . Under his guidance , Meccaniche Veloci has adopted a completely different marketing strategy .
The timepieces are now far more exclusive and crafted entirely in Switzerland in small batches . Now there are predominantly two collections : the Icon and Quattro Valvole . Highlights include models like the Damascus , NiteLite Japan Edition , ‘ MoneyMaker , Mud and Nardi Edition . There are also a couple of extravagant tourbillon models with solid 18-karat pink gold cases .
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