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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Pantograph

Pantograph

Is a mechanical device used to accurately reproduce intricate patterns and designs on the watch's dial, case, and other components. It consists of linked arms or bars arranged in a parallelogram shape, with one end connected to a fixed point and the other end holding a pen or cutter. By tracing the original pattern using the pen, the Pantograph replicates the motion in a consistent manner.

Watchmakers use Pantographs to achieve precise and consistent replication of logos, decorations, or decorative patterns on various parts of the watches. Despite the availability of modern pattern replication methods, this traditional tool retains its importance in watchmaking, as skilled craftsmen continue to rely on its accuracy and artistic value.