Commedia dell'Arte Timepiece by Bvlgari at BaselWorld 2013
At the international exhibition of watches and jewelry BaselWorld 2013, which was held from April 25 to May 2 in the city of Basel (Switzerland), the legendary manufacture Bvlgari presented a matchless and original model, called Commedia dell'Arte.
Bvlgari Commedia dell’Arte watch
The brand’s masters managed to combine the best traditions of fine watchmaking and fine arts in one small accessory.
Bvlgari Commedia dell’Arte watch assembly
The limited model is presented in a round case of 18-carat white gold and Magsonic ®. Diameter - 54 mm, thickness - 16.36 mm, water resistant - up to 30 meters. At the 3 o’clock position is the crown, while at the 10 o’clock position - a minute repeater lever.
Bvlgari Commedia dell’Arte watch assembly
The original dial of the novelty, made of 18-carat white gold, is a picture of the interior of the XVI century Italian palazzo and jaquemarts in the form of characters: Brighella, Harlequin and Pulcinella, which are made by hand in the art of engraving, embossing and colorful murals. There are three versions of the dial with the images of Venice, Naples and Bologna. Applied Arabic numerals are located on the left side in all three versions.
Bvlgari Commedia dell’Arte watch
As for the time indication, a digital pointer in the aperture at the 6 o’clock position performs it. The minutes are performed using a retrograde hand, which is set on the right hand of the jaquemarts on the left side of the dial. A sapphire crystal, set on the back cover, protects the dial.
Bvlgari Commedia dell’Arte watch
The exclusive model Commedia dell'Arte is collected on the base of the Swiss hand-wound caliber Bvlgari BVL 618. The mechanism in diameter of 36.0 mm and a thickness of 11.0 mm is collected on 91 jewels, has the frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour, 48-hour power reserve, and functions of hours, minutes, and a minute repeater with cathedral fight. The novelty comes on a black leather strap with a triple-folding clasp in 18-carat white gold. The limited edition of each three variants is 8 items.
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Written by Angel
