Bulgari's Aluminium confirms, yesterday as today, its up-to-date style with an increasingly complete collection introducing new displays. From the GMT which returns to its original winning combination of black and white colours, to the Chronograph and the Automatic with new colour identities.
In 1998, the combination of aluminium and rubber in watchmaking represented a bold choice, which defined the Aluminium as a cutting-edge object at the time in design, an expression of the sportiest DNA of Bulgari. Since then, it has been renewed again and again without ever changing completely. This is thanks to the characteristic features that have made it famous, such as the double Bulgari engraving on the bezel (inherited from the Diagono) or the successful and ever-popular system of locking it to the case by means of the large screws securing the rubber strap articulated with the aluminium links.
Re-launched in 2020, with automatic movements and increased water resistance to 100 metres, Aluminium confirmed that when a design is a winner, it retains its appeal even more than twenty years later. Also benefiting from advances in materials technology, the new generation Aluminium introduced aluminium alloy 6082, renowned in the aerospace industry for its excellent characteristics, and FKM rubber, widely recognised in watchmaking for its strength and durability.
The Aluminium for globetrotters
Bulgari Aluminium Black GMT: black and white returns.
Introduced in 2021 in a blue version, Aluminium GMT returns to the black and white livery that originally identified this model. The aluminium case (40 mm) is topped by the large black rubber bezel with the double logo, which makes the white dial stand out even more.
The second time zone reading is displayed via the central GMT hand on the flange with a two-coloured black and red day/night scale. The GMT hand is adjusted in one-hour increments with the crown. The DLC titanium back of the Bulgari Aluminium Black GMT conceals the automatic B192 calibre based on the Sellita SW 330 and with a 42-hour power reserve. Price4,100 euro.
Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph Smeraldo dives into the waters of Sardinia
An all-white Aluminium for the Automatic version.
After the Capri Edition limited series for the chronograph and automatic, Bulgari continues the tale inspired by Italian seaside resorts: the Aluminium Chronograph Smeraldo celebrates the waters of Sardinia, with a dial that fades from white to turquoise greenThis is matched by the bezel and the strap with deep green rubber aluminium links. The movement is the B130 calibre on an ETA 2894-2 base. Limited edition of 1,000 pieces, price of EUR 5,500.
A monochrome look instead for the Bulgari Aluminium White Automatic, also a limited edition of 1,000.Despite being white, a genderless specimen to all intents and purposes. Price3,450 euro.
