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 Breitling introduces two Special Editions for the UAE

The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40, in ice blue and bright blue dials

ByWaqt

15.11.2023

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As we approach Dubai watch week, Breitling introduces two exclusive Special Edition timepieces for the UAE market, created in collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. Presenting the Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40, one adorned in an ice blue hue as a homage to the capital Abu Dhabi with its mean time (ADMT), while the other features a striking bright blue design as a tribute to the beautify city of Dubai with its Mean Time (DMT), both of which elegantly showcase Indian numerals gracing the dial.

Both watches feature a stainless steel case that measures 40 mm in diameter, and 11.7 mm in thickness, topped by a cambered sapphire glass with anti-glare coating on both sides, surrounded by a stainless-steel unidirectional and ratcheted bezel, with a fluted, dome shaped onion crown for easy adjustments. The watches are secured with a solid, screwed caseback, ensuring 200 meters of water resistance, combining both functional and aesthetic appeal.

The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 ADMT Special Edition showcases a captivating ice blue dial, while its counterpart, the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 DMT Special Edition, boasts a vibrant bright blue dial, both adorned with a satin sunray finish. These exceptional editions share a common design element, featuring prominent 18k red gold-plated Eastern Arabic numerals on the dial, and a date window at 6 o'clock, complemented by an 18k red gold-plated hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova, ensuring effortless readability. Additionally, a 24-hour scale allows the user to track a second time zone using the red GMT hand, which also features SLM on its arrow tip.

Powering both watches is the Breitling Caliber 32, a self-winding mechanical movement that features bidirectional ball bearing, ensuring efficient and reliable performance. With 42 hours of a power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz), this movement is certified by COSC, attesting to its exceptional precision and quality. Both watches are equipped with a stainless steel rouleaux bracelet with a deployment clasp.

For more information please visit Breitling’s official website.

Technical specifications: Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40

Reference: ( ADMT) A323989A1C1A1, ( DMT) A323989A1C2A1

Case: stainless steel case, cambered sapphire glass with anti-glare coating on both sides, stainless-steel unidirectional and ratcheted bezel, fluted - dome shaped onion crown, solid screwed caseback
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 11.7 mm
Lug to lug: 47.4 mm
Water resistance: 200 m

Dial: ice blue dial, or vibrant bright blue dial, satin sunray finish, 18k red gold-plated Eastern Arabic numerals, 18k red gold-plated hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova, 24-hour scale for the second time zone, red GMT hand with SLM on its arrow tip, date window at 6 o’clock

Movement: Breitling Caliber 32, ETA 2893-2 base, self-winding mechanical movement, bidirectional ball bearing, COSC certified
Functions: hour, minute, second, date, second time zone
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)