The 1993 launch of the first in this line was an authentic revolution. Since then, the Carbon Gold has paving the way for all manner of research on alloys and metals, resulting in the most surprising and unexpected combinations. Its contemporary chromatic appearance is matched by a light feel on the wrist.
This summer, Bulgari Bulgari Carbon Gold watches play on a variety of colour combinations through a range of three dials: a black version in keeping with contemporary Italian design; a brown interpretation radiating a discreetly luminous warmth; and a third glowing in a firmly on-trend shade of blue. In all three instances, the pink gold hour-markers are a subtle reminder of the jewellery expertise cultivated by the Maison, and each is tipped by a Superluminova dot serving to ensure perfect readability of the hours, minutes and seconds indications in any lighting.
The new interpretations of the Carbon Gold line enable wearers to opt for a distinctive style, beating to a resolutely mechanical tune. They are all equipped with Calibre B77, a mechanical self-winding movement with a date function and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. Its 42-hour power reserve is ideal for an active lifestyle, as indeed is the 30-metre guaranteed water resistance of this model. The slim 3.60 mm-thick movement fits smoothly into the 40 mm-diameter case.
The strap is another remarkable historical tip of the hat. In 1975, the very first Bulgari Roma issued in a small series and offered to VIP clients of the jeweller on Via Condotti in Rome, was secured to the wrist by a woven hemp and leather strap. It was fitted to the famous watch with the digital dial much coveted by the happy few of Italy’s capital city. Today, for the launch of the new Carbon Gold, Bulgari reinterprets this highly specific strap, this time entirely in woven leather. It is fitted with a pin buckle made of PEEK, an ultra-sturdy and light alloy notably used in the field of aeronautics.
