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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Balance Wheel

Balance Wheel

The balance wheel is a weighted wheel that oscillates back and forth thanks to the balance spring, and its main purpose in watches is to regulate and adjust timekeeping.

The balance wheel converts the continuous rotational motion from the balance spring into precise and equal oscillations. The frequency of the balance wheel's oscillations is accurately adjusted to allow the watch to maintain accurate and regular time. As the balance wheel swings back and forth in equal oscillations, it allows the gear mechanism in the watch to advance a specific amount with each oscillation, thereby moving the watch hands forward consistently. Thus, the balance wheel enables the watch to maintain time accuracy by providing a constant and regular regulation of the watch's movement.