Introducing BVLGARI Aluminium GMT x Fender Limited Edition

Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster guitar

First launched in 1998, the BVLGARI Aluminium has made its mark in the realm of luxury sports watches, revolutionizing and Bold design, with the distinctive BVLGARI BVLGARI double logo on the bezel, it was just as daring with the choice of materials: aluminum and rubber. Graphic style and Italian flair come together in defining its intense, sporty-chic character. 

Bvlgari, a Swiss watchmaker with a deeply Roman soul, expresses the essence of Italian style through exceptional timepieces. collaborate with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), the world's leading guitar manufacturer, takes the art of customisation to the highest level through the craftsmanship and innovation of the Fender Custom Shop. These two iconic Maisons have naturally united around their passion for creating unique objects. Bvlgari and Fender Custom Shop celebrate BVLGARI Aluminium and the Stratocaster, two timeless design icons that have become cultural symbols, in homage to the 70th anniversary of the legendary Stratocaster. anf for this occasion they unveils a limited edition timepieces inspired from the original colors of this iconic guitar. To mark this 70th anniversary, Bvlgari has created a special BVLGARI Aluminium GMT x Fender® Limited Edition set, and Fender Custom Shop has crafted a limited series of just 70 Fender® Custom Shop Limited Edition Bulgari Stratocaster® guitars 

The Bvlgari Aluminium GMT x Fender Limited Edition features an aluminum case with a DLC treatment, a brown rubber bezel, and a titanium crown with DLC coating. With a diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of 9.6 mm, it offers water resistance up to 100 meters. The ‘Fender®’ inscription engraved on the DLC-coated titanium case back adds a unique touch to this timepiece.

The dial features a sunburst finish, a nod to one of Fender’s signature lacquered looks. The second time zone inner ring comes with dark brown for nighttime and creamy white for daytime hours. The rhodium-plated and polished indices and hands, reminiscent of guitar frets, attune the Bvlgari Aluminium GMT to the legendary Stratocaster. Arabic numerals are positioned at 12 and 6 o'clock, and the date aperture is at 3 o'clock.

The Bvlgari Aluminium GMT watch is equipped with an automatic movement, the B192 caliber, used in the latest GMT edition launched this year. Featuring GMT 24-hour functions and a power reserve of 42 hours, it operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.

The watch comes with a dark brown articulated rubber bracelet with aluminum links and a Velcro strap. This collaboration is limited to only 1,200 timepieces. Priced at EUR 4,600 / 18,700 AED.

 

For more information please visit the Bulgari official website

Technical specifications: Bvlgari Aluminium GMT x Fender® Limited Edition
  1. Reference: 104117
  2. Case: Aluminum case, DLC treatment, brown rubber bezel, titanium crown with DLC coating, DLC coated titanium caseback personalized with engraving of a wind rose
  3. Diameter: 40 mm 
  4. Thickness: 9.6 mm
  5. Water resistance: 100 m
  6. Dial: Shaded dial from light to dark brown, brown and cream 24h GMT scale, GMT  arrow hand, date window at 3 o'clock, SuperLumiNova-coated hands and indices, Rhodium plated indices and hands
  7. Movement: Caliber B192 Automatic, manufacturer, GMT function
  8. Power reserve: 42 hours
  9. Frequency:    28,800 VPH 
  10. Functions:  Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT 
  11. Bracelet / Strap: Dark brown articulated rubber bracelet with aluminum links and Velcro strap.
  12. Availability: Limited Edition to 1200 pieces
  13. Price: EUR 4,600 / 18,700 AED

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