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Bvlgari

Rome, Italy · Est. 1884

Founded by Sotirios Voulgaris

Bvlgari, the Roman jewellery and luxury goods house founded in 1884, entered watchmaking seriously in the 1970s and has become recognised for its architecturally bold designs such as the Serpenti and Octo Finissimo. The Octo Finissimo has set multiple world records for the world's thinnest mechanical watch, establishing Bvlgari as a serious technical force in horology.

Founded
1884
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Group
LVMH
Price Segment
Luxury
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Octo Finissimo (2014) — Bvlgari Octo Finissimo is the Roman maison's ultra-thin, architecturally octagonal watch family, pairing Italian design geometry with Swiss manufacture calibres and a record-setting run of thin mechanical watches since its 2014 debut. Key references: 103297, 102713, 103610.
  • Serpenti (1948) — Serpenti is Bvlgari’s enduring snake-inspired icon, spanning jewelry watches and accessories since 1948, and combining sensual, sinuous design with the maison’s most recognizable symbols of rebirth, craftsmanship, and glamour. Key references: Serpenti Seduttori, Serpenti Tubogas, Serpenti Viper.
  • Lvcea (2014) — Bvlgari Lvcea is the maison's light-inspired round women's watch family, blending jewellery details such as cabochon crowns, diamond markers, mother-of-pearl dials, and polished bracelets with quartz and automatic Swiss movements. Key references: 103825, 103877, 103727.

Timeline

  • 1884 — Sotirios Voulgaris, a Greek silversmith, opens his first shop in Rome on Via Sistina.
  • 1940 — Bvlgari begins producing its first wristwatches alongside its renowned jewellery.
  • 1975 — Launch of the Bvlgari Bvlgari watch with the double-logo bezel that becomes a design icon.
  • 2000 — Bvlgari acquires Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta, bolstering in-house watchmaking capabilities.
  • 2011 — LVMH acquires a majority stake in Bvlgari, integrating the brand into its watch and jewellery division.
  • 2014 — Octo Finissimo debuts and begins its record-breaking streak as the world's thinnest watch in multiple categories.
  • 2022 — Octo Finissimo Ultra at 1.80mm becomes the thinnest mechanical watch ever made.
  • 2025 — Set 10th world record with Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon at 1.85mm thick. Debuted Serpenti Aeterna at Watches & Wonders.
  • 2026 — At LVMH Watch Week 2026 in Milan, reinterpreted Monete and Tubogas lines. Debuted Lvcea Notte di Luce with Urushi master Yasuhiro Asai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bvlgari

Why is it spelled 'Bvlgari' instead of 'Bulgari'?
The 'V' replaces 'U' following classical Latin inscriptions, honouring the brand's Roman heritage. Both spellings refer to the same company.
Does Bvlgari make its own movements?
Yes. Since acquiring movement manufacturers and opening its own manufacture in Le Sentier, Bvlgari produces in-house calibres, particularly for the Octo Finissimo line.

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