MB&F and Bulgari have joined forces once again to create a unique and groundbreaking timepiece: the Bulgari x MB&F Serpenti.
Their collaboration began with the LM FlyingT Allegra in 2021, where it marries Bulgari’s jewelry expertise with MB&F’s Legacy Machines. For their second collaboration, the two Maisons’ reinterpret Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti into a Horological Machine.
The Bulgari x MB&F Serpenti represents a unique creation born from the combined vision and expertise of both brands, requiring complete redevelopment in terms of mechanical engineering and case design. The result is a timepiece that seamlessly enhances both the caliber and the design.
The design process for the Bulgari x MB&F Serpenti was intensive, involving hundreds of sketches and dozens of 3D-printed models. The case design is highly complex, with curves and dimensions that offer a radically different view from every angle. This intricate design extends to the five sapphire crystals, including the snake’s eyes, which are treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides.
Inside the case is an equally complex movement, conceived and developed in-house by MB&F. The bespoke movement features revolving hour and minute domes, hand-applied Super-LumiNova and an oversized 14mm flying balance wheel, complete with a 45-hour power reserve.
The Bulgari x MB&F Serpenti will be available in three limited editions, each limited to 33 pieces: a grade 5 titanium case with a blue hour and minute domes, an 18K rose gold case with piercing green eyes and a black PVD-coated stainless steel case with vibrant red eyes. For more information, visit MB&F’s official website.
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