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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 Raketa Unveils the New Big Zero Grey

The Iconic Watch with Its First-Ever Stainless Steel Bracelet

Raketa launches its latest addition to its famous Big Zero collection, with a new grey dial, and for the first time, the iconic watch model Big Zero on a bracelet. The new grey dial, combined with a stainless steel case and bracelet, emphasizes the overall minimalistic design and timeless quality of the Big Zero model. At different viewing angles and light levels.

The Big Zero is one of the most famous Soviet-era watch designs to have conquered the hearts of watch enthusiasts and to have stood the test of time. You can read our review of this iconic watch. This timepiece cannot be described as classic in a conventional meaning. However, its exceptional design has indeed become a Raketa classic.

The watch maintains its distinctive cushion case design. Viewed from the side, the case features a subtle upward curve at the center. Crafted from stainless steel, the case measures 40 mm in diameter, with a lug-to-lug distance of 43 mm and a thickness of 14.05 mm. 


The dial is protected by sapphire crystal, while the case back is topped with mineral glass, details further explained in this article. Adding a touch of luxury, the crown is adorned with a ruby stone, revealed through its precise cutting.

The dial comes in a grey color and retains Raketa’s signature design with the big '0' at the 12 o’clock position, while the rest of the numerals are a mix of large Arabic and triangle indices in white. This design is inspired by the original Soviet-style aesthetic.

The exterior metallized appearance of the Big Zero Grey continues on the inside. The transparent case back reveals a beautifully decorated automatic Raketa movement, entirely designed and manufactured at the Raketa Watch Factory in St. Petersburg.

Powering the watch is Raketa’s in-house automatic movement, the Caliber 2615, which also drives other models in the Big Zero collection. This movement operates at 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) and offers a 40-hour power reserve. The rotor features laser-engraved Neva waves.

For the first time, the Raketa Big Zero gets a bracelet, made of seven-link stainless steel. This limited edition of 200 pieces is priced at AED 6,990.

 

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Technical specifications: Raketa Big Zero Grey
  1. Reference: W-11-16-30-0297
  2. Case: stainless steel case, cushion shape, sapphire crystal, mineral glass caseback
  3. Diameter: 40 mm
  4. Thickness: 14.05 mm
  5. Lug to lug: 43 mm
  6. Water resistance: 100 m
  7. Dial: Grey, Large arabic numerals, triangle indices, hands numerals and indices coated with white super luminova
  8. Movement: caliber Raketa 2615, automatic, in-house, Laser engraving Neva waves on the rotor, 24 jewels
  9. Power reserve: 40 hours 
  10. Frequency: 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
  11. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds 
  12. Bracelet / Strap: Stainless steel bracelet 
  13. Availability: Limited production to 200 piece this year
  14. Price: 6,990 AED 

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