iW Magazine Winter 2019 | Page 72

BRONZE & BLACK BEAUTIES With its name emblazoned twice on its broad bezel –not on the dial – the Bvlgari Bvlgari watch was a sensation when Bulgari debuted it in 1975. Just two years later Bulgari created its first complete watch collection, and since that time the jewelry and watch company has developed numerous variations of that debut model for men and women. Bulgari in the fall also expanded its Bvlgari Bvlgari collection by adding a trio of masculine 41mm models and two jeweled models in 33mm and 23mm sizes. Two of the larger Bvlgari Bvlgari watches utilize bronze: one for its case/bezel and one with only a bronze bezel, which tops a black DLC steel case. The third men’s model is cased in an all black DLC-coated steel case and bezel, which is offset by bronze numerals. Each watch is housed in the classic Bvlgari Bvlgari case, powered by the self-winding Bulgari Caliber 191, a manufacture movement with ceramic ball bearings. Each new Bvlgari Bvlgari men’s watch arrives with a tool-free interchangeable strap system that allows the owner to quickly change between embossed rubber, alligator leather or leather strap options. Delivered with a second strap, the watch also comes with a travel pouch. Prices start at $4,000 (all black DLC model) and range to $5,600 (bronze case and bezel). The smaller, feminine versions of the Bvlgari Bvlgari are available in a 23mm-diameter mini- sized model and a 33mm diameter version. These slim-cased watches feature quartz calibers and are fitted with a jeweled crown and a metal bracelet that echoes the style of earlier Bvlgari Bvlgari collections. The dials on these smaller models are available with either applied or diamond hour- markers, with or without a date window, and in a choice of anthracite, black, brown or mother-of-pearl. The dials are framed by stainless steel, two-tone pink gold or stainless steel. Prices for the ladies’ models range from $3,600 to $9,950. Bvlgari Bvlgari is delivered with a second strap and a travel pouch The new ladies’ Bvlgari Bvlgari models are available with or without diamond markers. 72 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | WINTER 2019 Three new masculine Bvlgari Bvlgari models