It was in Milan, in its imposing boutique on Via Monte Napoleone. During the annual LVMH Watch Week, the Roman house chose to impress with its new hidden watch. True to the tradition established in the 1960s, as it contributed to the international growth of its reputation. Bvlgari transforms ancient coins, often 2,000 years old or more, into unique, timeless, yet fascinating objects. Like the Maglia Milanese Monete. Which introduces a centuries-old craftsmanship technique that until now was absent from the collections of the Italian jewelry house.
Fluid like fabric and sinuous like a snake, Bvlgari's iconic animal. The Milanese mesh is a technique that dates back to the Renaissance. It involves creating tightly interwoven links to form a kind of metal weave. With a clasp finish, this silken bracelet is attached to a case, both in pink gold. The octagonal cap with diamonds on the edges also bears a silver denarius coin with the profile of Emperor Caracalla (188-217).
As soon as this small bezel is lifted, a white mother-of-pearl dial appears, surrounded by radial engravings. The iridescent dial features twelve diamond hour markers. A pair of golden sword-shaped hands point to them for the indication of the central hours and minutes. The indications provided by the Maglia Milanese Monete are powered by the manual winding Piccolissimo BVP 100 movement. This micro-calibrated movement, 2.5 mm thick and with a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, provides a power reserve of approximately one and a half days.
Source: watches-news.com
