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.

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Introducing Audemars Unveils the New Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph

A creative look with an innovative luminescent carbon case, a first for AP

ByWaqt

22.09.2024

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Audemars Piguet has always been a brand that likes to get creative, whether it’s through bold designs or cutting-edge materials. They were the first to introduce forged carbon into watchmaking back in 2007, and since then, many others have followed suit. But as you'd expect, Audemars Piguet didn’t stop there. They’ve just taken their approach to forged carbon to the next level—now it can be coloured, while still maintaining all the durability and lightness it’s known for. The new 43 mm Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date is where this innovation shines, blending technical prowess with fresh, eye-catching design.

Developed in Audemars Piguet’s R&D workshops with Chroma Forged Technology (CFT), this innovative deep black material brings a fresh aesthetic with subtle hints of color. The CFT carbon also offers exceptional resistance to humidity, heat, and shocks. The new Royal Oak Concept features glareproof sapphire crystal, blue luminescent pigments, and is paired with a black ceramic bezel, crown, push-pieces, and caseback, with a thickness of 17.4mm.

The openworked dial features a blue inner bezel with a sandblasted nickel silver plate, finished in black PVD. It showcases a luminescent large date window at 12 o’clock, a GMT counter with a day/night indicator at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 6 o’clock, and a 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock.

The white gold indices and hands are coated with luminescent material that emits a blue glow in low-light environments, while the chronograph and split-seconds hands are crafted in titanium.

The watch is powered by the Calibre 4407, an in-house automatic movement featuring an integrated split-seconds flyback chronograph. It operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and delivers a 70-hour power reserve. The timepiece comes with a blue and black interchangeable rubber strap with a titanium folding clasp, as well as an additional black and blue rubber strap. Pricing is still upon request.

For more information you can visit Audemars Piguet’s official website.

Technical specifications: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date

Reference: 26650FO.OO.D353CA.01
Case: Lumed forged carbon, glareproof sapphire crystal, black ceramic (bezel, crown, push-pieces, caseback)
Diameter: 43 mm
Thickness: 17.4mm
Water resistance: 50 m
Dial: openworked, blue inner bezel, sandblasted nickel silver plate black PVD, luminescent large date window at 12 o’clock, GMT counter with a day/night indicator at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 6 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock, white gold indices and hands with luminescent material (blue glow), chronograph and split-seconds hands are crafted in titanium
Movement: Calibre 4407, automatic, in-house, integrated split-seconds flyback chronograph
Power reserve: 70 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, large date, split-seconds
Bracelet / Strap: blue and black interchangeable rubber strap, titanium folding clasp, additional black and blue rubber strap
Price: upon request