Half a century on, Bvlgari honours its iconic watch with marble dials and gold instances rooted in Roman design.

Fifty years after its launch, the Bvlgari Bvlgari watch continues to face as one of many model’s most recognisable creations. First launched in 1975 by Gianni Bulgari as a present for the model’s high shoppers, the watch’s engraved bezel took inspiration from historical Roman cash. Its success rapidly remodeled it into the primary full-fledged assortment by 1977, formed beneath the hand of Gérald Genta.

To have a good time the gathering’s fiftieth Anniversary, Bvlgari has launched 4 new limited-edition fashions, every that includes a marble dial. Using marble is each a technical and symbolic determination. Rome’s historical past, from the columns of the Pantheon to imperial palaces, has been carved into this stone, and the model has lengthy included it into its jewelry. Nonetheless, utilizing marble in a wristwatch is difficult. The fabric is of course fragile and requires exact dealing with, significantly when formed into ultra-thin dials. The reward is a unique floor, with veining and depth that can not be replicated.

The watches retain the unique’s classical symmetry and powerful profile, that includes cylindrical instances, Roman-style typography and the double brand that has develop into the gathering’s signature. Every of the 4 new fashions is obtainable in both 26mm or 38mm sizing and is available in both yellow or rose gold.

Ref. 104111

This 26mm yellow gold mannequin incorporates a Verde Alpi inexperienced marble dial set with 12 diamond indexes totalling 0.12 carats. The bezel is engraved with BVLGARI ROMA, identical to the unique 1975 model, whereas the case again incorporates a particular fiftieth Anniversary engraving. It’s powered by a quartz motion, paired with a darkish inexperienced alligator strap and yellow gold pin buckle, restricted to solely 150 items.

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Additionally restricted to 150 items, this 38mm yellow gold model homes the Solotempo BVL 191 computerized motion with a 42-hour energy reserve. The dial, additionally in Verde Alpi marble, is completed with gold baton indexes as a substitute of diamonds for a cleaner look. Like its smaller counterpart, it bears the BVLGARI ROMA engraved bezel and anniversary case again. It’s completed with a darkish inexperienced alligator strap and an identical gold pin buckle. Water resistance is as much as 50 metres, not like the opposite fashions, that are rated at 30 metres.

Ref. 104191

This 26mm rose gold mannequin options an Azzurro Infinito marble dial in a pale, icy blue tone, with 12 diamond indexes totalling 0.12 carats. It makes use of a quartz motion and has a double-logo engraved bezel, not like the ROMA variant. The strap is made of sunshine blue alligator leather-based, that includes a rose gold pin buckle.

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The ultimate piece within the collection is a 38mm rose gold mannequin that includes a Blu Incanto marble dial with gold indexes. Inside is similar Solotempo BVL 191 motion because the bigger yellow gold model. It has the traditional doublelogo bezel, a commemorative case again and is matched with a darkish blue alligator strap and rose gold pin buckle.

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