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Thanks MTF
Baselworld and Singapore always gets the cool stuff, so I was very happy to finally see this on the West Coast! I hear that the complications collection is making it's way around the U.S. boutiques, so hope everyone has a chance to check them out.
Regards,
ED-209
BVLGARI Gerald Genta Sapphire Tourbillon Prototype: live pics
The BVLGARI Gerald Genta Sapphire Tourbillon has finally made it way to the United States! A special collection of Bulgari, Daniel Roth, and Gerald Genta complicated timepieces, including some prototypes, were shown to an exclusive group of collectors. Te...
That's so cool!
I really like the way they did the lume on the inner chapter ring, overall a great design. Thanks for the pics! -MW
The placement of the luminous markers on the side...
Hi DRMW, I agree, the lume is so cool! My favorite picture is this one taken by Kong: Regards, ED-209...
Seeing the Bulgari sapphire tourbillon in person makes a huge difference
Hi fai9al_429, Thanks for checking out the post. At first I didn't think I would like all those protrusions on the side of the case, but when I saw it in person it was totally different. I really like the design and they way Bulgari made the side transpar...
Past PuristS' sightings: BVLGARI Gerald Genta Sapphire Tourbillon
The BVLGARI Gerald Genta Sapphire Tourbillon has been tantalisng PuristS and other watchlovers since Baselworld 2010. Thanks for the update from Las Vegas. Back in April 2010, BVLGARI teased us with an un-named watch in a showcase at Basel. Our PuristSPro...
Thanks MTF
Baselworld and Singapore always gets the cool stuff, so I was very happy to finally see this on the West Coast! I hear that the complications collection is making it's way around the U.S. boutiques, so hope everyone has a chance to check them out. Regards...
very nice and extremely clever, but i think UN's Royal Blue tourbillon beats it
it would be nice for the customer versions to have some colour to the sapphire, it looks faintly bland as it is. best Graham
I've always been impressed by UN's Royal Blue Tourbillon as well Graham...
It's a beautiful watch no doubt and the blue is a standout unique feature. I feel like the watch is very refined and the case design is more delicate and conservative. For me, it's hard to compare the two because although they are similar they are also ve...
actually Ping, i think i...
actually Ping, i think i should have said that the Royal Blue is perfectly suited to a female wrist and isnt really a mans watch. this watch however, has a more masculine case which i'm not sure sits well with the clear sapphire interior. just my opinion ...
I'm a big fan of the UN Royal Blue tourbillon too
Hi Graham, I'm a big fan of the UN Royal blue tourbillon (and my favorite color is blue, so that make's it easy) but IMO the Bulgari looks more technical and cutting edge, whereas the UN looks more like a dress watch. And that lume is really cool. I think...
An exciting watch...
...for Bulgari. The design is very cool. I like how they took a "step down" approach to the lugs which I assume contributed to a better fit on the wrist and the high-tech, mechanical look. Thanks Ed for the photos and review. Any idea of price point?
Thanks Ping
Hi Ping, I agree, it has a real high tech, mechanical look to it and at the same time the skeletonized movement with sapphire bridges makes it look elegant. This was a prototype however there was no pricing information yet. I'll see if we can find out mor...
Slightly reminiscent of the Corum Sapphire watch from
about 8 years ago. However, this is a stronger design element. Love the winding crown and the case. Not something I would necessarily buy, but I do admire it. Andrew H
There are similar design elements
Thanks Andrew for checking out the pics. Regards, ED-209
Thanks for the excelent report!
I wonder if the size could go down to 50mm or maybe even 48mm, that should make it MUCH more wearable. Few things i would change: - As cool as the idea of the lume is, i think it maybe is kinda out of place for such a prestige watch? - Being see thru, may...
Sizing down a little would be nice
Hi takashi78, The prototype fit pretty well on my wrist, and if they sized it a little bit smaller it would have been great. But I like the boldness of the original large case and given that it is a prototype it really stands out. Which areas do you think...
Wow that would be super
to have a comparison pic done if you have the time. Maybe the pics isnt doing the watch any justice and something that has to be seen in person. To me maybe being a skeleton watch it needs more polishing on different angles to make the watch reflects ligh...