HerrK
407
Puzzled by the Numbers - Doubts about the Certificate
What an excellent find!
Congratulations on this rare beauty!
I do have some doubts though concerning the date of production that JLC issued in the certificate. A case number of ~ 1 million would place the watch well in the middle of the sixties. But the movement number of > 2 million makes that more than unlikely.
With a movement number that high, one would rather expect a production date for the movement at the very end of the sixties or even the beginning of the seventies. Such a strong divergence between production date of the case and the movement leaves room for speculation. It makes it unlikely that the case was especially produced for BVLGARI. Maybe BVLGARI ordered a bunch of watches at the end of the sixties which were build from existing cases and fitted with new movements and customized dials (and crowns - which may even have been supplied by the famous Italian Jeweler).
Looking forward to what you will find out about the origins of this superb dress watch!
Christian
A beautiful Ultra-thin vintage
Hi all. This Ultra-thin (reference 1925, of the 1965, for Bulgari, manual winding) is a beautiful piece of my collection. In my opinion a wonderful watch, example of elegance and class. The very balanced case, the superb dial, the logo Jlc in gold, the cr...
Exquisite piece
If you don't mind, could you tell me more about why Bvlgari is on the dial? I think its really unique and beautiful....
You will gather all the superlatives, and it is truly deserved.
This Watch is sublime, and in great condition, which is far from being the case on these flat references. Yes, falt, not ultra thin, my friend, and mainly because of this case back, because the case in itself could qualify, but the Cal 838, if I am not wr...
Sweet Dreams Indeed...
Ahhh, yes... The perfect sendoff following a relaxing evening. Yours is a gorgeous piece, a true gem. A blue cabochon against a gold case and light dial is to die for. Thank you for making this a glorious final forum visit before bed! Best, Tim
Just beautiful...
....it exudes pure beauty in its simplicity and form. Yes, I am also very curious as to why BVLGARI is on the dial. Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures!
Thanks for all comments ....
Nicolas, the reference 'Ultra-thin' is in the official extract, but, i agree ..... who really cares? Greetings, Prospero
Really i don't know the reason .....
of the reference Bulgari. Peraphs is to celebrate the famous jewellery in Rome, in via Condotti, or is for the family Bulgari ..... in the next weeks another little investigation about this doubt .....
Puzzled by the Numbers - Doubts about the Certificate
What an excellent find! Congratulations on this rare beauty! I do have some doubts though concerning the date of production that JLC issued in the certificate. A case number of ~ 1 million would place the watch well in the middle of the sixties. But the m...
extracts from archive....
ain't reliable at all, just a money printing machine for the brand. The added BVLGARI print seems to be a little out of center line, maybe just an optical illusion, but somethings smells fishy. Sorry.
Sorry, the print Bulgari is ....
Sorry, the print Bulgari is exactly at the center of the dial. Christian, I find instead very interesting your idea, a case older than movement, thanks for this, you are very kind. Prospero