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A number of exciting charity auctions will take place in September, among them some of the most famous horology events, such as Only Watch, Antiquorum Auctioneers’ sale in New York (September 14th) and Bremont C-17 Special Edition Squadron watch auction. And this year “Rugby Nations Unite for Christchurch” announces a new event-their own auction based on raising funds for the NZ Government’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. The event will take place in Paris at the Hôtel Royal Monceau on September 2, 2011. The main focus will be put on various epic items from history of rugby.

One of the central items is BVLGARI Chronosprint Endurer All Blacks Watch. The piece is from the special series which was designed in cooperation with the well-known New-Zealand team All Blacks. This unique BVLGARI watch bears the earthquake date which happened in New Zealand in February 2011. Read more…

Baselworld 2011 has to be filled with innovations to suit all tastes. One of notable thing is Bulgari Gerald Genta Octo Quadri-Retro Chronograph, brutal luxury for real man.

Combination of steel and ceramics in design, diameter of case is 45 mm, sapphire crystal, octagonal shape, onyx cabochon on the crown set – these are main visual characteristics of this model. The water resistance of this powerful and accurate watch is 100 meters. As to inside accessories: Swiss automatic Gerald Genta in-house caliber GG7800 ensures 45 hours power reserve and 21600 vph, imposing column wheel is made according to 4 mm-diameter case from steel. Read more…

Bulgari has recently launched it’s new Bulgari Sotirio collection. Among the Bulgary watches we want to mark New Bulgari Sotirio Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch.

New Bulgari watch saw the light for the first time during the exhibition in Singapore 21-28 September 2009 where the new Bulgari Sotirio collection was presented. By the way, this collection was named after Bulgari founder Greek Sotirios Voulgaris, in celebration of company’s 125th anniversary. Read more…

Bulgari 125 Annyversary Serpenti Snake Collection debuted in October 2009 is now waiting to be exhibited during the world’s biggest and most important event for horology - Basel Watch Fair, taking place in Basel, Switzerland from March 18 to 25, 2010.

So let us preview the most astonishing to my mind Bulgari watch collection, which will appear in Basel Watch Fair.

In its latest Serpenti Snake Collection Bulgari took inspiration from snakes. But why do snakes?

Since Ancient Times snakes, being a symbol of constant change and eternal life in resurrection, are traditionally believed to serve talismans to the owner. Of course, it is rather uncomfortable to wear a real snake on your neck or wrist. Ancient Greeks and Romans, Aztecs and Egyptians wore gold snake bracelets with this purpose. The pieces also served as jewelry and decorative elements. Read more…