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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 Two New Elegant Strike Two Terra & Highland by Chronoswiss

Expanding the Strike Two collection with stunning dials inspired by the landscapes

Chronoswiss has always been a brand with a creative edge, known for its standout use of the regulator display and the unique craftsmanship that goes into each dial. This year, they pushed the boundaries of tradition by launching the “Strike Two” collection, a fresh twist on their iconic regulator design. Instead of the typical vertical layout, they shifted the display horizontally, bringing an unexpected and modern feel to their release. Chronoswiss CEO Oliver Ebstein shared more detail into this release, and you can read the fully detailed article here.

Now, Chronoswiss is taking the Strike Two collection even further with two new releases, the Strike Two Terra and Strike Two Highland. These exclusive timepieces are limited to just 100 pieces each and beautifully combine traditional craftsmanship, innovative design, and the captivating essence of Earth's most stunning landscapes.

Both models come in a refined 40mm stainless steel case with a thickness of just 12.7mm, achieving a striking yet comfortable fit on the wrist. The case features Chronoswiss’s signature onion crown, along with a polished bezel, a fluted decorative ring along the side, and a domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating. A sapphire crystal caseback also provides a clear view of the intricate movement within.

The Strike Two Terra features a lasered, brown PVD-coated dial with a rugged texture that channels the raw beauty of Earth’s landscapes. The Strike Two Highland, meanwhile, showcases a green dial with a color-shifting effect, achieved through advanced CVD coating that utilizes vaporized liquids or gasses that chemically react with the substrate's surface to create a solid film. Its shifting hues evoke the hills and allure of the Scottish Highlands. The watch displays the hour at 3 o'clock with an open gear and two vertical bridges, a central minute hand, and a small second hand at 9 o'clock with hand-guilloché. Additionally, Super-LumiNova indexes and hands enhance visibility in low light. 

Both timepieces are driven by the Chronoswiss Manufacture Caliber C.6000, developed in partnership with La Joux-Perret. This movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and provides a power reserve of 55 hours. It also features a ruthenium-coated tungsten rotor, and radial Côtes de Genève pattern. The Strike Two Terra is paired with a black calf leather strap, while the Strike Two Highland features a brown calfskin leather strap. Both watches share the price of CHF 9,800, which is equiviant to AED 31,500. 

For more information you can visit the official website of Chronoswiss. 

Technical specifications: Chronoswiss Strike Two Terra & Highland
  1. Reference: CH-5023-GRSI (Highland) / CH-5023-BRSI (Terra)
  2. Case: stainless steel case, onion crown, polished bezel, fluted decorative ring on the side, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal caseback 
  3. Diameter: 40mm
  4. Thickness: 12.7mm
  5. Dial: (Terra) brown PVD-coated, (Highland) green CVD coated, hour at 3 o'clock, central minute hand, small second hand at 9 o'clock with hand-guillochéSuper-LumiNova indexes and hands 
  6. Movement: Caliber C.6000, automatic, Manufacture, by La Joux-Perret, ruthenium-coated tungsten rotorCôtes de Genève pattern
  7. Power reserve: 55 hours 
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  9. Functions: Decentralized hour, central minute, small second  
  10. Bracelet / Strap: black or brown calf leather strap
  11. Availability: Each is limited to 100 pieces 
  12. Price: CHF 9,800 / AED 31,500

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