Bvlgari and MB&F have once again teamed up to redefine the boundaries of watchmaking with their second collaboration.
This time, the two brands have taken on the challenge of reinventing Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti, a timepiece known for its snake-inspired design. The result is as much a piece of wearable art as it is a functional timepiece.
Bvlgari and MB&F first collaborated in 2021, when Bvlgari Product Creation Executive Director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani and MB&F founder Max Büsser first joined forces on the LM Flying T Allegra.
While this model had more of a focus on women’s high-jewelry watches, this new Serpenti collaboration marks a shift toward a more masculine and mechanical approach to the legendary snake design.
The Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti comes in three materials – 18K rose gold, grade 5 titanium, and black PVD-coated stainless steel – each limited to just 33 pieces.
With its 39mm width, 53mm length, and 18mm thickness, the watch is characterized by a striking case that evokes both the fluidity of a snake and the sleek lines of an sports car.
With curves designed to echo the rear windows of a car and double crowns at 11 and 1 o’clock resembling wheels, this automotive influence reflects the shared passion for cars between Buonamassa Stigliani and Büsser.
The intricate case design is complemented by five sapphire crystals, ensuring 30m water resistance, and contributing to the timepiece’s sculptural aesthetic.
The manual-wound movement is closely based on MB&F’s HM10 Bulldog, but adapted to the Serpenti’s unique form. The star feature is a suspended 14mm balance wheel, beating at 2.5Hz, and visible through the five sapphire windows.
This unique movement is powered by a hand-finished mechanism, with a power reserve indicator, and dual domed hour and minute displays that rotate within the angled sapphire windows.
The lightweight aluminum domes are treated with Super-LumiNova, making them glow eerily in the dark, said to mimic the hypnotic gaze of a snake.
The timepiece is completed with a hand-stitched rubber strap and a Velcro system for a secure fit.
With only 99 pieces available across all variants, the Bulgari x MB&F Serpenti is a truly exclusive watch, priced at $148,000 for the titanium and black PVD models, and $170,000 for the rose gold edition.