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Bvlgari & MB&F Reimagine the Iconic Serpenti

Collaborations in watchmaking often bring together the creativity of a brand and its chosen partner, whether they be artists, athletes, or designers. However, it’s far rarer to see two well-known watchmaking powerhouses join forces. The partnership between Bvlgari and MB&F is a fascinating case, as both brands serve as creative forces in the industry with anything they put their hands on. 

Their latest collaboration, the Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti, follows their 2021 partnership, which resulted in the MB&F x Bvlgari LM FlyingT Allegra launched at Dubai Watch Week. This time, the two brands reinterpret Bvlgari’s iconic Serpenti through the mechanical artistry of MB&F’s horological machines, merging biomorphic design with high-complication watchmaking in a way that only they can.

Introducing Angelus Unveils Instrument De Vitesse Monopusher Chronograph

Two New Dials Added to La Fabrique Collection

Angelus, founded by the Stolz brothers in Le Locle, Switzerland, this Swiss watch brand dates back to 1891. Over the past century, it has established itself as a major player in the watchmaking industry, known for its distinctive designs and classic models such as the “Instrimo De Vitesse Monopusher Chronograph”, which was launched at Watches & Windsor 2024. Today, it is reintroduced with two new dial colors, further enriching The elegant "La Fabrique" collection.

The watch comes with a 39mm stainless steel case, meticulously crafted with a blend of brushed and polished finishes. Its slim profile measures just 9.27mm in height. The box-shaped sapphire crystal, treated with an anti-reflective coating, protects the dial while offering exceptional clarity. Additionally, the (Monopusher) chronograph pusher integrated into the crown at 3 o'clock adds functionality, and the screwed case back with a flat sapphire crystal ensures durability. It has a water resistance of up to 30 meters.

The dial epitomizes the essence of a chronograph with its sleek, vintage-inspired design, available in Indianapolis blue and Silverstone grey. The domed dials feature golden Arabic numerals, and hands, all enhanced with Super-luminova coatings for readability. A crisp tachymeter scale encircles the edge Above the white printed minute track, reinforcing its purpose as a precision instrument for measuring speed up to 60 seconds.

It's powered by the A5000 manual-winding monopusher chronograph movement, produced by La Joux-Perret for Angelus. This historically rich caliber features classic chronograph architecture. Operating at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3 Hz), it offers a power reserve of 42 hours. Visible through the sapphire case back, the intricately finished movement showcases palladium-finished components, Côtes de Genève décorations, highlighting the craftsmanship and precision that define this exceptional timepiece.

The blue dial watch comes with a dark blue nubuck calfskin strap, while the grey dial watch comes with a grey nubuck calfskin strap, both with a stainless steel pin buckle. Each color is a limited edition of 25 pieces, priced at CHF 17,200, equivalent to AED 75,680.

For more information visit Angelus’s official website.

Technical specifications: Angelus La Fabrique Instrument de Vitesse Monopusher Chronograph INDIANAPOLIS BLUE and SILVERSTONE GREY
  1. Reference:0CHBS.U01A.V010S ( INDIANAPOLIS BLUE ), 0CHBS.G01A.V010S (SILVERSTONE GREY)
  2. Case:stainless steel case, brushed and polished, crown is positioned at 3 o'clock with a built-in monopusher, box sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, sapphire crystal case back
  3. Diameter:39mm 
  4. Height:9.27mm
  5. Water resistance:30 m
  6. Dial:Indianapolis blue or Silverstone grey, 3D Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova,"base 1000" tachymeter scale, white printed minute track
  7. Movement:caliber A5000, manually wound, palladium finish main plate and bridges, circular graining on the main plate, Côtes de Genève on the chamfered bridges, 23 jewels 
  8. Functions:monopusher chronograph, hours, minutes
  9. Power reserve:42 hours
  10. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  11. Bracelet / Strap: dark blue nubuck calfskin strap, grey nubuck calfskin strap, stainless steel pin buckle
  12. Availability:Each release is limited to 25 pieces
  13. Price:CHF 17,200 which is equivalent to AED 75,680

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