Mobiado 712 Dream Sapphire: The Last True Sapphire Bar
Type: Mobiado
💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: Real sapphire crystal on both the front and back, a fully CNC-machined aluminum chassis, individual sapphire keys, and hand assembly in Canada make the 712 Dream one of the last true mechanical luxury phones. It represents the final sapphire-bar generation before Mobiado shifted to newer production methods, which is why it remains one of the most sought-after models among collectors.
👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 9.9/10
⏱ Life timer: 5min | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 2010 | 💰 Release Price: 3500$
📊 Units Sold: 750
📰 Why this phone matters: The Mobiado Classic 712 Dream is the embodiment of mechanical luxury in mobile design, created at a time when perfection, materials, and craftsmanship mattered more than specifications or software trends. Built entirely by hand in Canada, the 712 Dream belongs to the last generation of Mobiado phones produced using traditional artisanal methods, before luxury mobile design shifted toward modern smartphones and simplified manufacturing processes.
At its core, the phone is based on the proven Nokia 6700 classic hardware platform, selected for its stability, longevity, and refined performance. Mobiado stripped the device down to its essential electronics and rebuilt it as a precision object. The entire exterior was replaced with a CNC-milled aluminum chassis, sapphire crystal panels on both the front and rear, and a keypad made of individual sapphire keys, each secured with exposed stainless steel screws. Ceramic side inserts and meticulously machined details reinforce the industrial, almost architectural character of the design.
Every surface, edge, and material was chosen to convey permanence. The sapphire panels offer a cold, dense feel and a unique light refraction, while the exposed mechanical elements celebrate construction rather than conceal it. The Dream variant elevated this philosophy further by introducing colored sapphire, heraldic engraving, and artistic finishing details produced in extremely small numbers, resulting in subtle variations between individual units.
More than a luxury phone, the Classic 712 Dream is a statement of intent. It represents a moment when mobile devices were designed as lasting objects, built to be admired, handled, and preserved. Often regarded as the last true sapphire-bar Mobiado, it stands today as a benchmark for mechanical perfection in the era of luxury feature phones.
📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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| Date of Manufacture | 6/16/2010 |
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