Calfskin, Carbon Resin and Gold Take Bulgari’s Latest Creation to the Next Level

Calfskin, Carbon Resin and Gold Take Bulgari’s Latest Creation to the Next Level

Published: September 2, 2016 | By: American Luxury Staff

In 1884, Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari opened his first jewelry store in Rome. With passion, skill, and vision, he set the stage for his surname to become synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship, avant-garde design, and high-quality materials. One-hundred and thirty-two years later, the latest offering from the Bulgari company, the brand new Carbon Gold watch, upholds its founder’s legacy.

The casual-chic timepiece is perfect for late summer, with a bespoke mix of carbon, calfskin, and precious metals. The steel case is coated in carbon, with a mechanical B77 dial that can be decked in black, brown, or blue, and is accented by 18-carat pink gold-plated hour markers. The dial is powered by automatic winding backed up by a 42-hour power reserve. Its minute hash marks are luminescent, allowing you to tell the time even in low-light environments. Other touches include the manufacturer’s name etched around the bezel, and the year of Bulgari’s founding—1884—engraved on the 18-carat pink gold plate. The softtouch calfskin leather strap is a braid that is reminiscent of the 1975 Bulgari Roma; it fastens with an ardillon buckle with a bold, black diamond-like carbon treatment.

Befitting the company’s origins as a jewelry store, the Carbon Gold sports 21 jewels in its 40-millimeter case. It measures 25.6 millimeters in diameter and is water-resistant up to 30 meters with a price tag of $2,800.

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