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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.

Glossary

count wheel

Is one of the components in mechanical watches that controls the sequence of various functions, such as the advancement of the hour or minute hand. It is a wheel with evenly spaced teeth and is usually located near the center of the watch movement. During the operation of the watch mechanism, the count wheel rotates and interacts with other parts to execute the required functions at specific time intervals. The count wheel plays a crucial role in maintaining accuracy, synchronization, and time-setting functions within the watch