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Bvlgari Papillon Voyageur Watch

01/30/2012

The world is shrinking and people shuttle between continents all the time. Probably this is what urged Bulgari to bring out the new Bulgari Papillon Voyageur, from the Daniel Roth Collection. This is the second watch to feature their patented minutes display system after the Papillon Chronograph in 2010 and sports a dual-time reading technique. The chronograph is simple to decode, the local time is displayed through a vertical aperture at 12 o’clock, which is calibrated around a 24-hour scale. "The dual time-zone indication is provided by a central blued open-worked GMT hand sweeping around a 24-hour graduated guilloché disc and adjusted according to the chosen time zone by means of two push-button respectively situated at 10 o’clock (+) and 2 o’clock (-)." The minutes can be read using the Papillon device, located at the dial centre. The device displays "measured minutes via an ingenious device connected to the bearing disc. The latter performs a complete 360° rotation in two hours, and bears two independent retractable lozenge-shaped hands running in turn over two 180-degree segments."

The watch sports colour contrasts which is reminiscent of the Daniel Roth Collection, where the lower part of the dial has a satin-brushed black gold look and the dial also comes with a fine guilloché motif. Powered by the in-house movement the watch comes in a double-ellipse 18-carat pink gold case with 30-meters of water resistance and 45-hour power reserve. The watch is finished with an alligator leather strap adorned with a pink gold triple-blade folding clasp. The Bulgari Papillon Voyageur will be limited to just 99 pieces.

Writer: Kamakshi

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Bvlgari Daniel Roth Grande Sonnerie Quantieme Perpetual Watch

12/21/2011

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This new Bvlgari Daniel Roth collection watch joins the ranks (small ranks) of million dollar plus timepieces from the brand. Offering a wildly complicated movement and inspiration from the Daniel Roth brand that Bvlgari engulfed into itself, this piece is one serious homage to a love of horology.

Based on the commentary I have received thus far, people seem to dig the video Bvlgari made about its new Daniel Roth Grande Sonnerie Perpetual Calendar watch. I must admit that it does work well when you make a watch look like a deity coming from space to save the planet - with chimes. Chime your well to a better like. According to Bulgari, if in operation all the time, the sonnerie function will chime over 433,500 times per a year. That is a lot of dings and dongs.

Bvlgari says it takes about one year to build each of these watches. I believe that. There are a very small amount of people who are skilled enough to make them, and it takes along time to decorate the parts, assemble, and then test the movements. Actually, decorating the movement parts is the most challenging. That takes about six months. It then takes four months to build the movement, test it, take it apart, clean it, and then put it back together again.

Inside the watch is the Caliber DR 5307. It is made up of 923 parts and has 82 jewels (for those who wanted to know). One of my favorite things about this super complicated watch movement is that it is an automatic. Most all of the time watches like this are manually wound. Not only does it being an automatic make it more convenient, but it also makes it easier to store allowing you to put it on a traditional spinning winder so that you don't need to reset it all the time.

What does that caliber DR 5307 automatic movement do? Well the function families are the time, perpetual calendar, moon phase indicator, grade and petite (little) sonnerie chimes, and the tourbillon. A full list of features is as follows:

-Westminster Carillon chimes
-Four gongs
-Grande Sonnerie
-Petite Sonnerie
-Minute Repeater
-Silence mode
-Tourbillon
-Perpetual Calendar
-Leap Year Indicator
-Month indicator
-Weekday indicator
-Date indicator
-Moon phases
-Automatic winding for movement and striking system
-Silent centrifugal governor
-Power reserve indicator for movement (48h)
-Power reserve indicator for striking system (28h in mode « Little »)
-Secured striking mode (during striking, the time setting system is disconnected)
-Secured time setting (during time setting, the striking system is disconnected)
-Secured striking system (the minute repeater is disconnected during striking in « passing » and vice-versa)
-Striking mode selector “chimes/silence » (rotating water resistant selector with indication)
-Striking mode selector « little/grand » (rotating water resistant selector with indication)

That is a lot of features and a very important thing to point out is that the Bvlgari Daniel Roth Grande Sonnerie Quantieme Perpetual Calendar watch has both sonnerie and minute repeater functions. The first chimes the times at various intervals automatically, and the latter chimes the time back to you on command.

Even with its relatively complex design, all the information is displayed conveniently. I love that despite this there is some skeletonization on the dial as the date of the week and month discs are transparent sapphire over sections of the movement. Why are there two power reserve indicators? One is for the time functions and one is for the power reserve functions.

The watch itself is placed in an 18k pink gold case that is matched to a black alligator strap. Not sure about the case width or thickness though - but this isn't going to be a small timepiece. It really is an incredible machine and I can't wait to get some hands-on time with one.

According to Bvlgari each piece will be unique in some way (if only how the hammer and gongs are regulated and adjusted). Not sure necessarily what that means, but as they are each hand made it is possible to offer slight variations from piece to piece. If you haven't viewed the above video yet I suggest that you do. Ready to put down your dollar bills? The Bvlgari Daniel Roth Grande Sonnerie Quantieme Perpetual [Calendar] watch will be priced at 980,000 Swiss Francs.

Price: $1,047,326 USD
Purchase: Bvlgari

Writer: Ariel Adams

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Dazzling Jewels Bvlgari Serpenti Watch

04/11/2011

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Bulgari never seems to fail when it comes to designing those timeless jewelry pieces you pass on to generations to come. Their newest creation is the Bulgari Serpenti, its concept is very well known to people around the globe. These reptilian watches are unlike any other and are astonishing at first sight. There are several different models to choose from, as they come in steel or gold, and with or without precious gems. The serpent’s head is represented by the dial of the watch, which in some models can only be seen when opening the snake’s mouth. The body of this uncommon bracelet is naturally extended by the curved and polished case of the watch, a formal stylished wakening of the snake symbol and which houses a Swiss quartz movement customized for Bulgari. There are a few coil sizes for different wrists. Bracelet may be as long as five meters per coil around the wrist, meaning 35 metres for the Serpenti 7 coils model in rose gold. As well as the concept, these elegant timepieces are a combination of watchmaking and jewelry and look gorgeous on the arm of every refined ladies. Prices vary from $4,050 for the simple steel version, $6,800 for steel and diamonds to most luxuries and most expensive $29,900 for a diamond-studded gold Bulgari Serpenti.

Price: $4,050 for the simple steel version, $6,800 for steel and diamonds, and $29,900 for a diamond-studded gold Bulgari Serpenti.
Purchase: Bulgari

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Bvlgari 'Mon Jasmin Noir' Eau De Parfum

03/20/2011

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Ladies great new fragrance by Bvlgari to take you into the Spring/Summer. This fragrance is modern and sexy yet refined and classy.
Price:1.7oz($80) 2.5oz($105)
Purchase:Nordstrom

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