The manufacture, forever questing casually-elegant statements, began expanding the realm of stylistic possibilities in 1993 through an avant-garde material and color combination. The Roman brand revamps the personality of one of its iconic watches, the Bulgari Bulgari, which features novel adornments focusing on a never-seen-before blend of gold and carbon. The original material-fiber patterns boasting anthracite gray hues are judiciously set off with touches of gold. This exquisite finish, known as Carbongold, henceforth breathes life into two Octo Finissimo collection masterpieces. Both flaunt a 40 mm-diameter case along with a dial and integrated strap in carbon. Their polished rose gold crown is topped with a black ceramic insert.  Their openworked hands, elongated markers and numerals standing out with their golden robe brighten up the time data layout. The Octo Finissimo Carbongold Automatic is driven by the extra-thin BVL 138 caliber. This selfwinding movement, just 2.23 mm thick, delivers a generous power reserve of 60 hours.

Performance and style are also on the agenda when it comes to the Octo Finissimo Carbongold Perpetual Calendar. The automatic BVL 305 caliber masterfully animates the rotations of the hour and minute hands. This mechanism also powers the hands dedicated to the days and the months in their respective counters, as well as the leap year one and the one related to the central retrograde date display. The watch needs no adjusting before 2100! With these two Octo Finissimo Carbongold pieces, Bulgari’s creative heritage yet again illustrates its get-up-and-go spirit.

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Seventy-five years of enchantment! Has Bulgari found the elixir of youth for its Serpenti, which constantly surprises us every time it molts? This iconic watch-yet-jewel imagined by the Roman brand, is showcased flaunting exclusive novel adornments through two unprecedented, luxurious Misteriosi variations. The first model’s backbone comprising titanium blades hosts fine white gold rings totally strewn with 116 diamonds (32.91 carats). The same precious gems, in a marquise-cut (11.9 carats) dazzle the second rose gold version set off with elegant black lacquer. The hypnotic power of both pieces is heightened even more with their intense green emerald eyes. When wrapped around the wrist, these pieces exalt any glamorous style, any seductive personality.

Ancestral practices play a key role in the Serpenti Misteriosi pieces’ exclusive identity. In a nutshell, the hexagonal scales are molded using the lost-wax casting technique, know-how that dates back over 6,000 years. Here, fine jewelry consorts with fine watchmaking. The opened case unveils a diamond-set dial. On top, the hour and minute hands meticulously tick over the time thanks to a hand-wound micro-movement. The BVL 100 Piccolissimo caliber, just 2.5 mm thick, is wound via a discreet crown placed under the reptile-shaped head and offers a power reserve of some 30 hours. For anyone who does not wish to have to regularly wind the device, the mechanism can be replaced on request by a quartz movement. Either way, this duo of new Bulgari secret watches diffuses bewitching charm. Why resist?

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Indulge in your favorite pursuits. No season’s better than summer to delight in a change of pace and enjoy every moment to the full. It all kicks off with a bit of sport at London’s well-known tennis courts. For anyone who’s an aficionado of the little yellow ball, Bulgari invites to discover its 800-piece limited Aluminium Match Point Edition series. Along with its white dial encircled by the iconic rubber bezel, now flaunting green, this model is set apart through the position of its crown, placed on the left of the 40 mm-diameter aluminum case. Everything you need to stand out on these courts just like the illustrious left-hand players who’ve left their mark here. Your turn to call the shots!

Change of atmosphere now, as we set sail for the Gulf of Naples. Forever wishing to break the mold, Bulgari’s Capri Solotempo and Chrono watches whisk us off to another realm. The sublime gradient-toned blue of their dials conjures up the hues of the Tyrrhenian Sea that surrounds the famous island boasting the same name as the watch. A high-performing selfwinding movement accurately drives the time data of these two three-hand and chronograph editions, each limited to just 1,000 pieces. The evening, the climax of a day devoted to lounging around, holds loads of promises and treats to come in a mellow or upbeat setting. The only thing you need to know: Chronograph White or Chronograph Black? The choice of the new 41 mm diameter chronograph cases ensures there’s something for every style, every taste. Intense black and immaculate white adorn the respective dials. Like all the Aluminium collection references since 1998, these newcomers redefine the profile of the ever-so casual, up-to-the-minute sporty-chic watch.

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Italian History is spangled with a host of accounts from Antiquity to the current day. Back in the middle of the 1960s, this rich heritage became a source of inspiration for Bulgari which center staged it in unexpected creations. Coins bearing the portraits of prominent figures featured in delicate jewelry pieces and infused them with a powerful, timeless link that espoused the past and present. Today, denarii from the Roman Empire bring together fine jewelry and exclusive watchmaking know-how via the Monete Catene secret watch. As such, a silver denarius, dated between 198 and 217 CE, displays its delicately-carved face. The majestic 33 mm-diameter eight-sided case, which evokes the ceiling of the Basilica of Maxentius in Rome, embraces the watch. This piece is complemented by a braided chain bracelet fashioned in the same precious material. The ensemble, set with around 4.10 carats of diamonds hosts the BVL 100 micro-caliber, which is just 2.5 mm thick. This hand-wound movement, a real tour de force of miniaturization, delivers a power reserve of 30 hours to the hour and minute hands that hover over the mother-of-pearl dial.

In the same spirit, the Monete Catene Dual Time blends rose gold and yellow gold. Although its design reiterates the style of a rectangular 1970s’ model, its personality is absolutely one-of-a-kind. This time round, a duo of pieces celebrates the reign of the legendary couple formed by Septimius Severus and Empress Julia Domna. Two emeralds placed on either side of the case invite to admire an amazing scenography. Two stylish dials are unveiled, each displaying a different time zone. Each pair of distinctively-colored hands comes to life powered by its own BVL 100 caliber. The cuff bracelet is imagined using five rows of links, alternating gem-set yellow gold and rose gold, fastened by white gold barrettes adorned with baguette-cut diamonds. In other words, when fine jewelry and fine watchmaking unite in perfect harmony.

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Since 2005, Only Watch has been inviting watch brands to become involved in the research to help find a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy through an auction of one-of-a-kind pieces. For the tenth edition of this charity event held in Monaco, Bulgari has swung into action with an exceptional watch, the Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon. In 2014, this timepiece, one of the manufacture’s iconic models, started its legendary eight “thinness” world record series. For this biennial date, the 40 mm-diameter and just 6 mm-thick black DLC titanium case is set off with a fine layer of between 0.4 and 0.5 mm of green marble, sourced in the Alps in the Aosta Valley. The bracelet links also take on this finish. With its adornments, this geometric-styled watch turns into a real carved sculpture ready to challenge time.

On the dial enhanced with this colored mineral, a pair of openworked hands hovers over an hour chapter made up of elongated markers. All these features are rose gold plated, delivering elegant visual harmony totally in tune with the stone’s marbling. The flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock of the BVL 268 caliber, assembled with 249 components, completes its gyrations in one minute. The use of a ball-bearing system and the elimination of the regulator-assembly enabled this hand-wound movement to achieve extreme slimness of just 1.95 mm. The barrel, secured and guided by 3 peripheral bearings, delivers a substantial power reserve of around 55 hours. This amazing feat, accomplished by the Roman firm’s watchmakers, blends art and craftsmanship brilliantly. This masterpiece beyond compare will definitely take your breath away.

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Opening a book means diving head first into a fascinating adventure. With Beyond Time, the authorized story of Bulgari watches, this invitation is combined with the discovery of an innovative, inventive world of design and of what goes on behind the scenes in the Neuchâtel manufacture. The creations of the Roman establishment, unveiled as we leaf through the 300 pages, center stage the firm’s ability to exalt contemporary watchmaking. Eight key chapters imagined around magnificent photos, sketches and exclusive texts showcase the brand’s many talents. This coffee-table centerpiece, written by prestigious contributors, proposes an immersive journey into the multifaceted know-how of the craftspeople who work together on a daily basis to fashion exceptional pieces.

All the component manufacturing processes along with the finishes and the tools used to accomplish the tasks are clearly detailed. This book also gives pride of place to métiers d’art which work their magic to finalize the creations. Iconic collections such as Bulgari Bulgari, Serpenti and Octo are also placed in the spotlight. The publication chronicles the main phases of their development over the years. What’s more, it specifies the particular features of each one, explains caliber architecture and presents noteworthy pieces like the ones that have beaten world slimness records. Grandes complications and delicate jewelry watches are a feast for the eyes in this wonderfully-elegant layout. The various traditional techniques used for creating them are highlighted.

This exquisite book, published in September 2023 by Assouline publishing house and the result of long years of research, invites to explore Bulgari’s watchmaking history from 1920 to the current day. Beyond Time is a definite must-have for lovers of the brand and collectors.

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