May 23, 2022: It’s an unlikely alliance, but an exciting one. Jewelry maker Bulgari meets Ducati, the motorbike manufacturer, to co-craft a watch that is sporty and revolutionary.
The Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition is an encounter between two iconic Italian brands. It features three counters recessed into a deep red 40mm dial, the signature colour of the historic Bologna-based factories. Black hour-markers and Bulgari's characteristic hours/minutes hands are filled with luminescent material. The 10, 11 and 12 o’clock numerals are a nod to the dashboards of Ducati motorbikes.
The central hand measures elapsed seconds, while the black counters at 9 o'clock and 6 o'clock display the chronograph minutes and hours with red hands. The small seconds hand is located at 3 o'clock. The rubber bezel bearing the double BVLGARI BVLGARI logo is combined with the aluminium case, while the crown and chronograph pushers are made of titanium. The watch is a delight for those who delve on the themes of time, travel, acceleration and performance. It's a modern-design accessory for spirited individuals.
Born in 1998, the two generations old Bulgari Aluminium has asserted its unconventional approach. The aluminium and rubber combo give shape to pure design and black and white graphics, defined by comfort and sportiness. In 2020, an automatic mechanical movement was installed in its case, reinforcing its daringness.
The frequency of the BVL 130 mechanical calibre is 4 Hz, i.e. 28,800 vibrations per hour, enabling tenth-of-a-second precision. The timepiece comes in an aluminium and rubber presentation box bearing the DUCATI and BVLGARI signatures.
