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The design studio , along with the brand ’ s skilled artisans and color gemstones experts , gave life to two underwater gardens where the flexible structure , along with a variety of hidden treasures and living reef convey a sense of vibrancy and joy . all the elements - fixed , moving or set on tremblers , - are assembled on a flexible bracelet made of coral-shaped parts in white gold evoking the movement of sea waves while providing comfort on the wrist . Bulgari was inspired by the nineties ’ naturalia collection , and in particular , by a heritage shell brooch set with sapphires and a cabochon emerald .
The Giardino Marino Grande secret watch , that required more than 3,900 hours to be completed , steals the spotlight with an exceptional combination of fishes , seashells , anemones set on tremblers , mobile corals , and decorated beads , all crafted from over 4,800 colorful precious stones and gems , carefully matched to obtain vibrant color effects . By the lively reef , two sea world treasures can be discovered : a starfish showing a central 3,96-carat cabochon rubellite , and a seashell paved with diamonds and Paraiba tourmalines . Both detachable , they can be worn as earrings complementing the watch . another sapphire-paved shell opens by pressing the round diamond revealing a pearl inside . the last treasure is hidden behind the central fish : the dial of the watch powered by the Piccolissimo micro mechanical movement . With a 12mm diameter , a thickness of 2.50mm and a weight of just 1.30 grams , Bulgari ’ s
Piccolissimo is the smallest round mechanical caliber on the market and a testament to the Maison ’ s art of miniaturization . exceptional craftsmanship and vibrant colorful stones meet watchmaking know-how to reveal a true masterwork .
An impressive degradé of blue and green defines the Giardino Marino Piccolo secret watch , where a reef featuring fishes , anemones , and seashells is recreated in a Southern italy-inspired vibrant color palette , with the use of diamonds , emeralds , sapphires , Paraiba tourmalines , tanzanite , green tourmalines , tsavorites , topaz and peridot . a central see-through topaz reveals the dial of the watch featuring the Piccolissimo mechanical micro round movement .
Giardino Marino Grande Giardino Marino Piccolo
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