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Bulgari

A Roman jeweler turned watchmaking record-breaker, holding the world record for the thinnest mechanical watch with successive Octo Finissimo models.

Founded
1884
Founder
Sotirios Voulgaris
Country
Italy
Headquarters
Neuchâtel, Switzerland (Richemont-owned watch manufacture)
Status
Subsidiary of LVMH
Signature materials
Titanium, sandblasted ceramic, 18k gold, Magnesium alloy
Signature movements
In-house ultra-thin calibres BVL 138, BVL 288, holding multiple thinness world records
Notable designers
In-house design studio
Collections
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Collections & specifications

A record-breaking family of the world's thinnest tourbillon, automatic, minute repeater, and chronograph watches, defined by an octagonal faceted case.

Category
Ultra-thin sport watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Titanium, sandblasted titanium, 18k rose gold
Sizes
40mm, 42mm
Dial
Sandblasted or sunray dial with faceted octagonal bezel
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Integrated titanium bracelet or rubber strap
Movements
Calibre BVL 138 (2.23mm thick automatic)
Movement type
Automatic
Power reserve
60 hours
Water resistance
100m (10 ATM)
Complications
Date
Key references
103297, 102911
Price band
$14,000–$30,000
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Bulgari's signature serpent motif, wrapping the wrist in flexible tubogas or scaled gold bracelets that coil like a snake.

Category
Ladies' bracelet watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
18k rose and yellow gold, stainless steel
Sizes
18mm, 27mm, 33mm
Dial
Sunray or mother-of-pearl dial, sometimes hidden under bezel
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Tubogas or scaled serpent bracelet
Movements
Quartz calibre B023
Movement type
Quartz
Power reserve
N/A
Water resistance
30m (3 ATM)
Key references
103147
Price band
$8,000–$30,000+
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Named for the double logo engraved on its distinctive rotating bezel, one of Bulgari's most recognizable watch designs.

Category
Round dress watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel, 18k yellow gold, two-tone
Sizes
33mm, 41mm
Dial
Sunray-brushed dial with Roman numeral bezel
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Steel bracelet or leather strap
Movements
Calibre BVL 191
Movement type
Automatic
Power reserve
42 hours
Water resistance
50m (5 ATM)
Complications
Date
Key references
103297-1
Price band
$5,800–$12,000
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Inspired by the fan-shaped mosaics of Rome's Baths of Caracalla, an elegantly draped fan-shaped case for high-jewelry watches.

Category
Jewelry watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
18k rose gold, stainless steel, diamond-set
Sizes
30mm x 33mm
Dial
Mother-of-pearl or diamond-paved dial
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Satin strap or diamond bracelet
Movements
Quartz calibre BVL 191
Movement type
Quartz
Power reserve
N/A
Water resistance
30m (3 ATM)
Key references
102099
Price band
$9,000–$40,000+
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