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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 Vulcain Grand Prix Collection is back

In accordance with the company's policy of revitalizing its iconic models

Vulcain was founded in 1858 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. With over a century and a half of watchmaking expertise, the brand has established itself as a respected brand in the watch industry. Vulcain is perhaps best known for its Cricket alarm watch, introduced in 1947, which gained fame as the first wristwatch with a mechanical alarm function. Beyond its Cricket watches, Vulcain has a history of creating iconic timepieces that has not only left a mark on the watch industry. Drawing on its historical references, Vulcain has been building a strategy to resurrect its emblematic past collections. The newly added series is inspired by the elegant The Grand Prix was originally introduced in the 1960s to commemorate Vulcain’s winning the top watchmaking award at the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition.The this time-only watches represents a captivating reinterpretation of the classic.

With its slim profile, the polished 316L stainless steel case, 39mm in diameter and 12.9mm in height, makes it a picture-perfect dress watch. It is protected by a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment. Its vintage-styled case ensures water resistance to 50 meters. while the case back is solid from the same stainless steel of the case.

The same holds true for the dial, which presents a refined vintage-inspired aesthetic. Slightly domed and available in champagne semi-glossy, light gray, or black with a sunburst finish, these dials are embellished with polished applied hour markers, featuring double indices at the cardinal positions.

 The central hour, minute, and second hands maintain the watch’s classic design slim, elegant, and polished. Positioned above the center are the printed Vulcain logo and the series name, balanced by the “automatic” label below and the Swiss-made designation next to the 6 o’clock index. 

The watch is equipped with a swiss movement Landeron L24 movement, an automatic caliber operating at 28,800 vibrations/hour and boasting a power reserve of 40 hours.

The new Vulcain Grand Prix references feature brown or black leather straps secured with a stainless steel pin buckle. It is available for order in Waqt e-shop, Waqt is the exclusive agent for the company in the United Arab Emirates. Priced at EUR 1,400 which is equivalent to 5,400 AED.

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Technical specifications: Vulcain Grand Prix 39mm
  1. Case: Polished 316L stainless steel, double domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, solid steel case back 
  2. Diameter: 39 mm
  3. Height: 12.7 mm 
  4. Water resistant: 50 m
  5. Dial: domed, semi-glossy with sunburst finish, champagne, black or silver, applied indexes 
  6. Movement: automatic caliber, Landeron L24 suisse made, 
  7. Power reserve: 40 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4hz) 
  9. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
  10. Bracelet / Strap:  brown or black leather straps with a stainless steel pin buckle
  11. Availability: permanent line
  12. Price: EUR 1,400 which is equivalent to 5,400 AED

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