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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.
A limited edition that uses the cosmos to display time
Bell & Ross grew its fame on crafting timepieces that merge functionality with precision, often drawing inspiration from aviation and military instrumentation. The brand's commitment to durable tool watches led to the creation of the BR-03 collection in 2006, which became one of its iconic releases. The collection is designed to echo the look of cockpit instruments with a distinctive rounded square case.
With the BR-03 Astro, Bell & Ross extends its vision beyond aviation and into the cosmos. Unlike the brand’s previous releases, this latest addition to the collection reimagines the way time is displayed, replacing conventional hands with celestial bodies in orbit, and we will get to that later.
The watch retains the classic BR-03 case dimensions, measuring 41mm in width and 11.5mm in thickness. Crafted from micro-blasted (sandblasted on a micro level) black ceramic, the case is both lightweight and durable, with a modern matte finish that enhances its sleek aesthetic. The sapphire crystal is uniquely hollowed out to give relief to the Earth. Despite its artistic execution, the BR-03 Astro remains functional, with a water resistance of 100 meters.
The dial is made out of blue aventurine glass, speckled with shimmering flecks, replicating the infinite depths of space. Three indicators drive the timekeeping, a satellite orbits the Earth every 60 seconds to mark the seconds, the Moon, rendered in laser engraved metal with crater details, tracks the minutes, and Mars is drawn on a transparent plate, representing the hours.
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This watch is powered by the automatic BR-CAL.327 movement, based on the Sellita SW300-1. The calibre operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and provides a 54-hour power reserve. It comes with a black rubber and synthetic fabric strap, secured with a steel pin buckle finished in matte black PVD. The watch is limited to just 999 pieces, and priced at EUR 4,990, which is approximately AED 19,300.
For more information, you can visit the official website of Bell & Ross.
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