Bvlgari timepieces are very fashionable, precise watches. They are the product of master watch making and brilliant design. The Bvlgari brand is well recognized for their exquisite jewelry lines. The company applies the same design brilliance in its watches, as it does in its revered jewelry collections.



One of the most impressive elements of a Bulgari timepiece is its movement. Movements are developed in house by the manufacturer, and undergo a series of scrutinizing tests to ensure reliability. More than 10,000 hours are invested in researching and developing movements. More than 1,000 hours are consumed in the manufacturing process. Every single minute component of the movement is hand crafted and assembled.

Some of the most prestigious movements Bulgari develops are the BVL 416, BVL 300 and BVL 200. The movement number represents how many moving parts it contains. The greater the quantity of components, the more complicated the movement is. Complicated movements have greater value, due to the difficulty it takes to manufacture them. Complicated movements are also a status symbol.

The most complicated Bvlgari movement is the BVL 416. It has 39 jewels, 64 hour power reserve, and a VPH of 21,600. All Bvlgari movements contain a special finishing called Chainfreinage.

Chainfreinage is one of the most difficult finishes in the watch making industry. It consists of perfectly rounding the edges of the most essential components of the movement. Chainfreinage is evidence of Bvlgari's passion for excellence, and their extreme attention to detail. The process is an extremely difficult one, which takes an entire day. Only the most talented master watchmakers have the ability to perform it.

Bulgari dials are treated with various layers of sophisticated colors to achieve intricate individual dial colors. These finishes cannot be duplicated, as each color is individual since the treatment yields diverse color results. After the color is developed, the dial must undergo a series of tests. The coloring process adds a depth of about 0.4 mm to the dial. The dial must be evaluated so that the added depth will not disrupt the assembly process.

Bvlgari dial indexes are vey artistic. The indexes are placed above the dial, as opposed to on it. This adds an element of depth to the dial. Since the index is placed above the dial, only a skilled dial maker can place it by hand.

Bulgari watches are as exquisite in design as they are impressive in architecture.