Bvlgari proves its weight in gold at LVMH Watch Week 2026, unveiling key timepiece lines including Monete, Tubogas, Serpenti, and Lvcea
Under the banner of “The Art of Gold”, the maison reinforces its mastery of gold as both a narrative that bridges heritage, craftsmanship, and technical innovation. Ultra-compact, in-house movements are paired with bracelets and cases that read like high jewellery yet deliver serious horological substance.
With a deep-rooted association with gold dating back to the 1940s, Bvlgari revisits its core identity. Polished yellow gold, Tubogas coils, and sculptural cabochon-set coloured stones define a distinctly Mediterranean aesthetic and unapologetically Roman. Today, these historic codes translate into instantly recognisable signatures across the Maison’s timepieces.
Monete
Arguably the most radical expression in the collection, the Maglia Milanese Monete introduces a secret watch that unites three of Bvlgari’s obsessions: ancient Rome, sculptural gold, and concealed mechanics. When closed, the case conceals the watch entirely, and on the cover an authentic Roman coin depicting Emperor Caracalla—a tribute to the Monete tradition of the mid-1960s, which first elevated numismatics to high jewellery.
For the first time, this secret watch is paired with a Milanese mesh bracelet. Woven from fine interlaced gold threads, the mesh technique traces its origins to Renaissance goldsmiths in Milan. It coils around the wrist with fluidity. Beneath the coin, the ultra-miniature Piccolissimo movement powers the watch, as witnessed through a sapphire caseback. Owning this piece is akin to possessing a museum artefact, both historic and technically rare.
Tubogas Manchette
Bvlgari revives the colourful 1970s with a contemporary reinterpretation of the Tubogas Manchette. Crafted in yellow gold, the sculptural cuff highlights bold geometry through a wide, single-coil Tubogas bracelet topped with a square dial and festooned with diamonds and colour.
Nearly 12 carats of pavé-set diamonds shimmer across the coils, creating a radiant canvas for the colourful gemstones including citrines, rubellites, peridots, amethysts, topazes, and spessartites, all arranged in a chromatic gradient encircling the dial. The result is a vivid interplay of light and colour that captures the joie de vivre of the Maison.
Each gold ring is individually moulded and polished before being assembled over a titanium blade. This modular construction preserves Tubogas’ signature flexibility while allowing the cuff the structure and presence of a sculpted bangle.
Serpenti Seduttori
The Serpenti returns in the Serpenti Seduttori, defined by its second-skin bracelet and distinctive hexagonal scales that coil around the wrist. First introduced in 1948 as a mechanical timepiece, Serpenti was originally equipped with some of the finest movements of its era.
In recent years, Bvlgari has renewed this mechanical legacy with the Lady Solotempo calibre, developed and produced entirely in-house at its Le Sentier manufacture. The Serpenti Seduttori Automatic is presented in two variations: One version features a striking malachite dial, celebrated not just as a material but as an expression of nature’s artistry. A cabochon-cut pink rubellite crowns the case, echoing the rose gold–plated hands and indexes, while a diamond-set bezel frames the rose gold case.
The second interpretation heightens the sense of preciousness with a diamond-set bracelet adorned with 117 brilliant-cut diamonds. Completing the design, the rose gold case and bezel are also set with diamonds.
Lvcea
A shared fascination with Japanese culture led Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Bvlgari’s Product Creation Executive Director, to meet renowned lacquer artist Yasuhiro Asai during a journey to Japan. From this encounter emerged two exceptional dials created for the Lvcea watch.
Introduced in 2014, Lvcea combines the brilliance of steel, the warmth of rose gold, and the sparkle of diamonds encircling the dial. Beyond its automatic movement, Lvcea serves as an artistic canvas, long embracing the métiers d’art through mother-of-pearl mosaics and richly coloured malachite.
This collaboration draws on Urushi, the ancestral Japanese art of lacquer that dates back to prehistoric times. Derived from tree sap, the dense, polished material evolved from a protective coating into a symbol of refinement. Enhanced by techniques such as Raden—developed over 1,300 years ago—tiny fragments of mother-of-pearl or gold are embedded into lacquer surfaces to create intricate motifs that shimmer against deep black backgrounds.
Renowned for his mastery of Urushi and Raden, Asai places light at the centre of his practice, drawing inspiration from the sun, rainbows, and the iridescence of mother-of-pearl. Blending ancestral techniques with contemporary expression, he crafts modern works within the serene setting of his Kyoto atelier bringing art to the Lvcea dials.
