ALUMINUM SORAYAMA The shapes and textures on this Bulgari Aluminum Sorayama Special Edition are meant to recall the aesthetics of automobiles and airplanes of the 1930s and 1940s . On the dial you ’ ll find pearlescent swirls , propeller-shaped hour-markers and only one numeral ( 2 ), said to be Sorayama ’ s lucky number . According to the artist , the swirls are inspired by the surface of Spirit of St . Louis , the airplane that Charles Lindbergh flew when he made the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean .
The 40mm limited edition ( of 1,000 ) is Bulgari ’ s third special edition Aluminum model since 2020 , when Bulgari revived the 1998 design with automatic movements and updated technical features . Here , you ’ ll find a rubber bezel , water resistance to 100 meters and a crown and caseback made of reinforced black titanium .
The watch ’ s rubber strap also includes the watch ’ s namesake metal , with aluminum links and pin buckle . Beating inside the case is a mechanical self-winding movement with a 42-hour power reserve .
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