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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 Audemars Piguet Unveils the Exquisite 34mm Royal Oak White Ceramic Timepiece

A Harmonious Fusion of Elegance and Technical Mastery

Audemars Piguet as always discreetly released a new timepiece - and it's undeniably impressive. We are not merely referring to the elegant white hue of the case, mind you. No, what you see before you is the latest addition to their lineup: the 34mm Royal Oak crafted from white ceramic.

While the brand has offered several ceramic models in the past, the white variants have always followed the introduction of black ones. The reason behind this is that manufacturing white ceramic is evidently more challenging both in terms of physical strength and technical intricacies than its black counterpart.

Audemars Piguet doesn't settle for anything less than perfection, so the case has been meticulously satin-finished with brushed chamfers – a feat difficult to achieve with a material that boasts a hardness nine times greater than that of steel.

The silvered Grande Tapisserie dial showcases pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands coated with luminescent material, just like its black counterpart. 

The caseback also features a pink gold design, allowing a glimpse of the Calibre 5800 movement, specially designed for the Royal Oak 34mm series and unveiled in 2020. This remarkable timepiece is now available for purchase at the price of $53,000.

Technical specifications: Audemars Piguet 34mm Royal Oak White Ceramic
  1. Reference:  77350CB.OO.1266CB.01
 
  1. Case: White ceramic case, glareproofed sapphire crystal and pink gold caseback
  2. Diameter: 34 mm
  3. Height: 8.8 mm
  4. Water resistance: 50 meters
 
  1. Dial: Silver-toned dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
 
  1. Movement: Caliber 5800,  Selfwinding,  Total diameter 23.885 mm, thickness 4.9 m, Number of parts 186,  number of jewel 28
  2. Power reserve: 50 hours 
  3. Frequency: 4 hz 28,800 vph
  4. Functions: Hours, minutes, centre seconds and date.
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap: White ceramic bracelet with pink gold folding clasp
 
  1. Availability: Not limited
  2. Price: 47,400 CHF almost equivalent to AED 202,000

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