Bulgari December Contest: Envision 2014 Watches

pingtsai · 2013-12-05T22:47:47Z

Bulgari December Contest: Win a watch winder by proposing new Bulgari watch ideas for 2014. Community suggests Octo Offshore, ceramic cases, and unique dials.

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Pingtsai introduces the Bulgari December Contest, inviting the community to envision future watch releases from the brand. This initiative not only celebrates Bulgari's successful 2013, marked by releases like the Octo in stainless steel and intricate dial work, but also fosters creative engagement by asking collectors to propose innovative concepts for 2014.

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Bulgari December Contest!

Win This Brand New High Quality Watch Winder!

Donated by Swiss Watch Gallery in Laguna Hills, CA.

As we near the end of 2013, it can be time of reflection on the events that have passed and new developments that occurred in everyone’s lives. It can also be a good time to think about all the new progressions that we hope to see in the coming year.

This past year, we saw Bulgari release some exciting new watches like the Octo in stainless steel, a huge success in terms of comfort and design for a bracelet watch. They also got a chance to show off their impeccable skills in miniature painting and dial-work in watches like Il Giardino and Commedia dell’Arte. And in Catene, Bulgari infused their jewelry talents into an attractive and feminine timepiece.

With a spectacular year of new watch developments for Bulgari, one has to wonder what is in store for 2014.

For this contest:

Name one watch that you would like to see from Bulgari in 2014. It can be a new version of an existing watch with different materials/colors/size. Or it can be a watch that they have never released before, perhaps a type of movement they don’t have in their collection or style they have yet to cover. It can even be something that is theoretical and a complete product of your imagination.

Be creative, be unconventional, and think outside of the box! Please submit your answers here by responding to this post. Feel free to brainstorm and submit multiple entries. I will choose the winner next Friday, December 13th. GOOD LUCK!!

Wishing all PuristS a happy and healthy holiday season!

Key Points from the Discussion

A suggestion for a "Diagno Chronographe Stormy Granite" proposes a new aesthetic direction for Bulgari's chronograph line, focusing on unique material and color combinations.
Another concept, the "Diagno Chronographe Secret Green Envy," envisions an 18K yellow gold case with a green ceramic bezel and gold-filled Bulgari motif etching, highlighting a desire for bold color and material contrasts.
A compelling idea is to develop an "offshore" version of the Octo, similar to Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Offshore, featuring 30 bar water resistance, 3mm sapphire glass, a screw-down crown, and a rubber or textile strap for a high-end daily beater/diver.
The community expresses interest in seeing the Octo case in ceramic or DLC with a ceramic bezel, rose gold indexes and logo, and an articulated black crocodile strap inspired by vintage Genta tourbillons.
There is a desire for more Bulgari cases made of precious metals like platinum and a call for the reintroduction of the fusee complication in mechanical watches.
A new Octo with a Mother of Pearl dial on a black alligator strap is proposed, showcasing a preference for elegant and unique dial materials within existing successful case designs.

The Discussion

Ares501 - Mr Green

Dec 6, 2013

Easy peasy

Serpenti with mechanical movement! Best Damjan

lien

Dec 6, 2013

Diagono Bronze Skeleton

or a simple engine in this amazing case! cheers, Ed~

Spellbound

Dec 6, 2013

Octo

I love the case of the Octo so much, I would absolutely love to see a new Octo with a Mother of Pearl dial on a black aligator strap. I know it will never happen, but can't stop dreaming.... Dean

sidneyc

Dec 6, 2013

Cloisonne dial...

... in a Daniel Roth case... Would be my dream cloisonne watch!

kiat55

Dec 6, 2013

Bulgari

Would love to see Octo as Annual Calender in Rose Gold and also as chronograph in steel.

gmwerk

Dec 7, 2013

Octo Offshore

I would suggest to develop an "offshore" version of the Octo. I think this is the most compelling watch and i'd appreciate an all-round and a bit more rugged version... Think of Audemars Piguet RO -> RO offshore conversion. So let's say a 30 bar WR with 3mm sapphire glass and screwdown crown, rubber or textile strap - an ultra hi-end daily beater/diver. P.S. I've got some industrial design skills, drop me a line ( just in case Mr. Bvlgari is reading this :) Ciao!

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