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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 The New Czapek Antarctique S Mirrored Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the brand’s retailer in South-East Asia, Sincere Fine Watches

Czapek is celebrating Sincere Fine Watches' 70th anniversary, its retailer in South-East Asia, and unveils a remarkable limited edition timepiece: the Antarctique S Mirrored Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition, featuring a two-tone case and bracelet, along with a silicon wafer dial.

The case is crafted from stainless steel, complemented by a yellow gold bezel and crown protectors all the way to the bracelet’s link. It measures 38.5mm in diameter and 10.6mm in thickness including the glass-box sapphire crystal. The timepiece features a screw-down crown and offers a water resistance of 120 meters. On the caseback, a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on the inner side reveals the Sincere Fine Watches 70th Anniversary Commemorative Logo.

This mirrored dial, created in collaboration with dial maker MD’Art, marks a first for Czapek. It is crafted from a single silicon wafer—a material commonly used in microelectronics and photovoltaics. The wafer, made of crystalline silicon, is polished to achieve a flawlessly smooth and shiny surface. A fine PVD coating of platinum is then applied, enhancing the reflective properties of the silicon and giving the dial its distinctive, lustrous appearance. 

The rhodium-plated indexes on the dial are coated with SuperLumiNova, which emits a blue glow in low-light conditions. Additionally, the sword-shaped hands are treated with a luminescent material, ensuring that both the indexes and hands are highly visible even in darkness. 

The watch is powered by the calibre SXH5, an in-house automatic movement with a platinum micro-rotor, operating at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offering a 56-hour power reserve. It features an integrated stainless steel bracelet with yellow gold links and a folding clasp. Limited to 38 pieces, the watch is available exclusively at Sincere Fine Watch Boutiques, priced at 48,800 Singapore Dollars, equivalent to AED 138,500.

For more information you can visit Sincere Fine Watch’s official website

Technical specifications: Czapek Antarctique S Mirrored Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition
  1. Case: stainless steel, yellow gold bezel and crown protectors, glass-box sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal caseback 
  2. Diameter: 38.5mm
  3. Thickness: 10.6mm 
  4. Water resistance: 120 m
  5. Dial: silicon wafer dial, polished, platinum PVD coating, rhodium-plated indexes coated with SuperLumiNova (blue glow), sword-shaped hands with luminescent material
  6. Movement: calibre SXH5, automatic, in-house, platinum micro-rotor
  7. Power reserve: 56 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds 
  10. Bracelet / Strap: integrated stainless steel bracelet, yellow gold links and a folding clasp
  11. Availability: Limited to 38 pieces 
  12. Price: Singapore Dollars 48,800 / AED 138,500

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