Bulgari

Not saying they aren't collectors items now, but meaning will they be more sought after now because of what has happened. For me it doesn't matter as mine will stay with me forever....my wife would kill me if I ever got rid of it. After all it was my wedding present.

I also wonder if in time these brands will be resurrected as their own independent brands.

I absolutely love my Athys III and am hoping I can see a version of the Endurer in person someday. I would have really loved to add that to my collection.


This message has been edited by AllThingsWatches on 2010-01-22 13:24:27

no doubt between pre and post Bulgari DR/GG watches.  I'm not sure how much of a "collector's item" the old ones will be.  However, it shouldn't take away from what the new generation may offer.  Members of Bulgari have made it known to us that we'll be "...amazed by the new products to come (both in terms of design as in terms of ... content !)".  We'll have to wait and see.  

Absolutely stunning watch btw.  Your wife has really good taste and you're a lucky man!

even though they said, "...amazed by the new products to come (both in terms of design as in terms of ... content !)".

I HOPE this is true but the dual logos turn me off.

Yes my wife is amazing and I am very lucky. I did pick the watch though.

Is if one will be able to get the watches serviced in the future....

A

at least in the U.S.

I had my Athys III serviced at Bvlgari in Manhattan in Mid-Late 2009. I actually don't think they even opened up the case. I think they just demagnetized it as it was running fast.

I am sure for all the territories Bvlgari service centers will service all the Roths and Gentas.

Hi, ATW, Aaron,

I know of several people with GG and DR with Bvlgari at this time; service is proceeding as normal (they even kept Meyrin open just for service, though that too will be consolidated to Le Sentier.)

No one can predict the future; does Automobili Lamborghini guarantee to service all Lambos every produced? (no, though they try to be helpful, they also acknowledge that pre-Audi Lambos are not as deeply supported as post Audi Lambos.)

Does Rolex, with NO change of ownership, service their chronographs from the 1960's? No, I know from personal experience.

So this has nothing to do with Bvlgari's business decision in moving DR and GG under the Bvlgari umbrella, and as a business, I doubt they will "leave their customers hanging" in the near term.

Different issues apply in the long term.

TM

I do agree with your statements. I am sure if I ever had a serious issue with my Athys III it would be sent to Switzerland where it would indeed get serviced.

Bvlgari service in NY told me that certain procedures can be performed here and others have to be sent to Switzerland. The reason I said I think they didn't even open up the case was because it was done rather quick and the timing is almost exactly the same as when I dropped it off. Maybe just my luck.

If it continues I will send it back in mid year before the warranty expires.

Dont worry they have only one watchmaker for Gerald Genta & Daniel Roth in the USA they bring him from Switzerland.

 

to cut expenditures in support 3 brands independently and to mainstream bulgari for the time being. 

Great Athys, very elegant btw

Cheeers,
Ed~

Hi yes they are putting the 3 brands on one

you will see the dial with BVLGARI in big in the middle and in small at 6o'clock Gerald Genta or Daniel roth