The Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti transcends genres: a daring fusion of iconic design and avant-garde mechanics, where absolute mastery is revealed in every detail.
BVLGARI X MB&F SERPENTI : A REVOLUTIONARY WATCHMAKING ALLIANCE
An exceptional collaboration between Bvlgari and MB&F
MB&F and Bvlgari, two iconic brands with distinct universes, have combined their expertise to create a unique timepiece: the Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti. This unconventional timepiece combines Bvlgari’s exuberant jewelry with MB&F’s avant-garde approach, reinventing the iconic Serpenti in a completely new form.
The DNA of two iconic houses
Founded in 1884, Bvlgari embodies Italian elegance and Swiss precision through legendary collections such as Serpenti, Octo Finissimo and Bvlgari Bvlgari. Its expertise in fine jewelry and watchmaking gives it an exceptional place in the luxury industry.
Since 2005, MB&F (Maximilian Büsser & Friends) has been redefining the codes of watchmaking with three-dimensional creations inspired by science fiction, aeronautics and the automotive world. Each Horological Machine is a kinetic sculpture that brings time to life in a spectacular way.
A bold reinterpretation of the Serpenti
The collaboration between Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Bvlgari’s director of watchmaking creation, and Maximilian Büsser, founder of MB&F, has resulted in a fusion of jewelry and watchmaking engineering. After the success of the LM FlyingT Allegra in 2021, the two creators have chosen to rethink the Serpenti, a symbol of metamorphosis and rebirth, into a spectacular Horological Machine.
A complex and innovative design
Developing this watch required a total overhaul of the original concept. Its biomorphic case is inspired by the silhouette of a reptile and incorporates five curved sapphire crystals, including the snake’s eyes and a faceted rear section. The complex machining of this titanium, rose gold or black PVD steel structure represents a true technical feat.
An avant-garde movement
The mechanical heart of the Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti is a technological tour de force. The HM10 hand-woundmovement developed by MB&F drives rotating domes to display the hours and minutes, reminiscent of a snake’s eyes. These ultra-light aluminum domes, enhanced with Super-LumiNova, offer optimal readability day and night.
The whole is orchestrated by a 14 mm flying balance wheel, held in place by a three-dimensional bridge engraved with the names of the two brands. Winding and time-setting are carried out using two crowns integrated into the rear horns.
An exclusive, handcrafted production
Produced in a series of 99, the Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti is available in three limited editions of 33 pieces each:
- Grade 5 titanium with blue domes,
- Rose gold with green eyes,
- Black PVD steel with red eyes.
Each watch is entirely hand-assembled by MB&F watchmakers, with a monthly production limited to six to eight pieces.
Automotive and watchmaking inspiration
Automotive influences are found in this creation:
- A sculptural case reminiscent of the bodywork of a sports car,
- A grid inspired by the hexagonal scales of the Serpenti,
- A louvered sapphire crystal, reminiscent of the rear windows of supercars.
An unparalleled collector’s watch
A perfect fusion of fine watchmaking and jewelry design, the Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti is much more than a timepiece: it is a mechanical work of art intended for collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional timepieces.
A unique vision of the Serpenti, where luxury and watchmaking ingenuity meet for an extraordinary creation.
BVLGARI X MB&F SERPENTI STEEL / BLACK PVD
LIMITED EDITION: 33 pieces
Movement
In-house hand-wound movement.
Customized balance wheel floating above the display domes, 14 mm in diameter, four traditional regulating screws.
Case in black PVD-treated steel, red domes. Dimensions: 39 x 53 x 18 mm
Openworked case revealing the complex mechanisms of the movement, caseback with power-reserve indicator.
5 sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment on both sides.
Left-hand crown at 11 o’clock for winding, right-hand crown at 1 o’clock for setting the time.
Water-resistance: 3 ATM / 30 m / 90 ft.
Numbers and indexes coated with Super-LumiNova.
hours, minutes, power reserve (45 hours).
Hours on the left dome (aluminum dome rotating in 12 hours).
Minutes on the right dome (aluminum dome rotating in 60 minutes).
Power reserve indicator on the back of the movement, specific hand and metallized scale on the sapphire crystal case back.
Hand-stitched blue rubber strap, Velcro system.
Grade 5 titanium pin buckle.
