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.

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A French watch brand with a long and rich history of producing high quality timepieces for both military and civilian use. The brand was founded in 1934 by the Dudan family, who were famous watchmakers.Airain was known for its reliable and accurate chronographs, particularly the Type 20 model that was supplied to the French Army and Air Force in the 1950s and 1960s. The Type 20 was a flyback chronograph that met the exacting specifications of a pilot's watch, such as a black dial, luminous hands and numbers, a bidirectional rotating bezel, and a motor with a power reserve of at least 35 hours.

In 2014, the brand was revived by Tom van Wijlek, a Dutch entrepreneur and watch enthusiast who also relaunched the original sister brand of Airain Lebois & Co.

Sir Tom van Wieglake's vision was to give the brand new life by reissuing its legendary models using modern technology and materials, while staying true to the original design and spirit. In 2020, the brand announced its official relaunch with the Type 20 Re-Edition, a replica of the 1950s Type 20 chronograph with a manual-winding motor, domed sapphire crystal, And a stainless steel case.