Sotirio Bulgari Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel

May 17, 2009,11:44 AM
 



Please click here to access the press material

The Sotirio Bulgari Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel is the premium piece of the Sotirio Bulgari Series.
Only 30 pieces will be made.






The size is also slightly bigger than the rest of the models.

The Platinum case diameter is 43mm by 14.2mm thick and in full gloss.




From the two pictures, the convex sapphire is obvious, and it is double side anti-reflective coated.


SB monogrammed crown at diameter 6.7mm .



At a certain angle, the bluish tint  from the anti-reflective coatings is obvious and proving its effectiveness as well.



The first thing to notice is the see-through tourbillon.

Dial is multi-level with guilloché and  hand-applied Roman numerals.



and  faceted indices. 

Notice that the tourbillon bridge is suspended and secured by two studs and a screw.


A closer  view of the tourbillon cage....totally make up with 82 components.
The balance rim is mounted with 18 screws for adjustment, four are in gold.




The calender indication-arch sharing single axial :

On the left, the day of the week and the month on separate level.
On the right side, is the month and leap year counter.





A closer look of the right arch of co-axial indicator ....








While this is on the left arch...






For the movement


The BVL 465 caliber (consists 465 components) took 5 years for the internal group to design and develop.
An automatic movement with bi-directional winding, comes with double-barrel 64-hour power
reserve, 46 jewels beating at 21’600 vph (3 HZ). 
The power reserve for this model make more sense as compare to the 55 hours with double-barrel.

Perhaps due to the lower VPH.


Main plate and bridges are maillechort with black gold finishing.  Of course before that, decorated
and finished to haute de gamme level.




A) Date & Week indicator fitted on a co-axial device.
B) Day of the week cam

C) Date (31) cam
D) Perpetual (4 years) cam

E) Month (12) cam
F) Month & Leap Year indicator on a co-axial device.




The caseback view is a bit plain.
The dial side of the movement definitely looks more interesting. 

Wonder if BVLGARI would consider having a dial which could exhibit the dial side (of the movement) instead?



The 18K gold 'arch' rotor is hand-finished too.


Did not manage to test it out, however had asked if this is an instant jumper.
Its a semi-instantaneous perpetual calender.










Placed a few wristshots in the another post follows.


Kong








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Sotirio Bulgari 2009 Collection (with Live Pics)

 
 By: Kong : May 17th, 2009-11:39
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 By: Kong : May 17th, 2009-11:43
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Sotirio Bulgari Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel

 
 By: Kong : May 17th, 2009-11:44
Please click here to access the press material The Sotirio Bulgari Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel is the premium piece of the Sotirio Bulgari Series. Only 30 pieces will be made. The size is also slightly bigger than the rest of the models. The ...  

Sotirio Bulgari Quantième Annual Calender

 
 By: Kong : May 17th, 2009-11:45
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Sotirio Bulgari Date Rétrograde

 
 By: Kong : May 17th, 2009-11:47
Please click here for the press material The Date Rétrograde is the simple well-crafted 3-hand 'unlimited' model of the Sotirio Bulgari Series with an interesting twist, a rétrograde date. This year Basel, there is another formidable company which has sim...  

I like the white on white version

 
 By: aaronm : May 19th, 2009-12:47
But I'm disappointed in the choice of an ETA movement in such an otherwise interesting piece... A

Ha... I would love it to be with their own...

 
 By: Kong : May 19th, 2009-22:24
movement to complete the hoslitic package. From conversation with their executives, they know but did not disclose further. Kong

I wouldn't object to an outside movement

 
 By: aaronm : May 20th, 2009-09:00
I think that would allow them to make it at a much more attractive pricepoint, but they need to choose a better looking outside movement. If they are pushing this as finely designed horology, the can't have such an ugly movement A

Casemaking - BVLGARI Sotirio Series

 
 By: Kong : May 17th, 2009-11:58
Let's start with double-polishing. The question is " What is good about it ?" and " Is it very easy to produce it?" Double-polishing is about creating different texture of the surfaces to create contrast and layering effect in a monochromatic case. (In a ...  

I am impressed by the quality of the case.

 
 By: mokling : May 19th, 2009-01:40
Kong, if I invoke our common friend's saying, it is "champion of the champion". To me, the high quality of the case is the fusion of the quality of the case of A. Lange & Sohne and Peter Speake Marin. May be even better. Regards Ling

Initial impression, the case construction is ...

 
 By: Kong : May 20th, 2009-07:04
questionable structurally. After knowing how it is being fabricated, BVLGARI has done the engineering. For now, we see quite a few double surface finishing. Typically brush-finished the top of the lugs and glossed the edge of the edge. Got a feeling soon,... 

Wrist Shots with Various Models

 
 By: Kong : May 17th, 2009-12:02
Sotirio Bulgari Date Rétrograde Start with a measurement of the subject's wrist 135mm , 135/25.4=5.3" A lady's wrist of 135mm or 5.3". Man! This is quite big, at 185mm or 7.28" . Diameter 42 mm (and 10.7mm thick) seating well on the lady's wrist... Looks ...  

measurement of the 3rd wrist

 
 By: lien : May 18th, 2009-00:01
wht is it? Great reports as always! Thx Kong!

Will ask the Lady :-) It looks good with her ...

 
 By: Kong : May 18th, 2009-13:21
Save The Children Project Silver ring. Get back to you later. Have you seen the pieces in your area? Kong

Not seem these beauties yet~

 
 By: lien : May 18th, 2009-15:46
i doubt they have them these fast but ll take a look if i passing by this week this new sotirio looks very unique and more artistic/feminine, my favor being the pearl dial date retrograde in all metal & the anniversary Best, Ed~ This message has been edit... 

The wrist size of the Lady ...

 
 By: Kong : May 18th, 2009-21:28
Hi Ed Got the dimension of the nicer wrist It is at 155mm or 6.10 inches. Do you normally prefer light colour dial? Kong

Thx Kong for the measurement~

 
 By: lien : May 19th, 2009-05:06
so cls...boy i have a women's wrist:p Maybe its summer! & in this particular design which is simple & refreshing, lighter dial lights up the whole piece as i m picturing an evening event mid summer's night Oh Kong, i have posted screen shot the white meta... 

Ok,,,,I disclose, you are not the only one!

 
 By: Kong : May 19th, 2009-22:42
Close wrist size/dimension to the Ladies. Just that mine is hairy ( being commented before). So now you know besides showing how the watches look on the ladies' wrists So you have watches group under Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter? Ok, will check your wh... 

haha cool thx!  
 By: lien : May 20th, 2009-04:26
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Thanks Kong for this very interesting report.

 
 By: jlux : May 18th, 2009-23:44
These are finally Bulgari watches that I like at lot and I am glad that the Bulgari name on the bezel has disappeared.All models look great with the Retrograde Day being my favorite. The case finishing looks really interesting. The only negative point may... 

Gerard, you are not the first person ...

 
 By: Kong : May 19th, 2009-22:17
to have questions about the lugs. My initial thought after seeing the pictures (from press release), the watch seems 'long'. Will it be wearable for my small wrists... and from mechanical point of view, can it withstand stress over a period of time. You w... 

A fantastic collection except that I do not like the

 
 By: happyguy1688 : May 19th, 2009-03:08
engraving of XX/ YY on the side of the case or on the dial (ref: Jacquet Droz)

What a fantastic interesting report Kong

 
 By: Geo : May 17th, 2009-23:27
Thanks a lot for posting these pics and text. Great to see that, even while it took them 125 years, the company is finally able to produce really great watches. These models look absolute stunning and I am so pleased that Bvlgari finally got rid of their ... 

Thanks Geo. See if you can try one on at your area...

 
 By: Kong : May 18th, 2009-13:27
BVLGARI has gathered inputs from the market regarding the BVLGARI BVLGARI logo bezel. So you could be one of the voice they heard So far from the pictures, which model/s do you like? Kong

Sotirio Bulgari Date Rétrograde

 
 By: Geo : May 19th, 2009-02:15
Hi Kong, the Sotirio Bulgari Date Rétrograde is my favorite. Geo

This 2009 collection is definitely worth a look

 
 By: Emmanuel H : May 18th, 2009-00:31
My favorite is the Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel. I love the design of the dial : legible, modern and classical at the same time. Your pics show a superb movement, at least on the dial side. The finish seems to be excellent. I also appreciate the Quantiè... 

Thanks Emmanuel for your observations...

 
 By: Kong : May 18th, 2009-14:05
Agreed with you about the layout & presentation on the Perpetual Calender. Uncluttered and clear (legible). Perhaps size is secondary, the geometry or shape of the wrist is more important to suit this new lugs-design. It is best to try it on, even for tho... 

Thank you for the link

 
 By: Emmanuel H : May 19th, 2009-12:27
I much prefer the lugs design of the Diagono Series. It seems to be more "wearable". The French manufacture BRM proposes a solution : adjustable lugs ! So the watch would look great on both ladies. Of course it implies a mechanical / technical look incomp...  

I'm impressed!

 
 By: Davo : May 21st, 2009-18:35
The Sotirio Bulgari Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel in particular is simply stunning! Well done and thanks so much for sharing, Kong!

It's nice to see consistency in style

 
 By: Ed. W : March 22nd, 2012-23:36
although I'm not a huge fan of the lugs. Thanks for the report Kong.