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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.

ALTO

IN 2024, a new indie brand joined the world of haute horlogerie: ALTO Watches. Based in Paris, ALTO is a French watch brand founded by Thibaud Guittard, a former marketing manager for Audemars Piguet in the French market. The brand was established to bridge the gap between watchmaking and the creative arts. The name "ALTO" stands for "Art and Limited Time Objects," reflecting its commitment to artistic and exclusive timepieces.

 

The inaugural model, ART 01, draws inspiration from 1970s design, particularly the bold aesthetics of that era’s concept cars. Featuring a unique faceted titanium case and a complex sapphire crystal.