Monday, August 08, 2016

Event Report: The Bvlgari Haute Horlogerie Collection.


Malmaison by The Hour Glass was the perfect venue for guests to view Bvlgari's Haute horlogerie collection. There were video and power point presentations by Pascal Kramer (Marketing Manager for Grand Complications). Pascal Legendre (Master Watchmaker) was also there to share his knowledge with us. 

Fulvio Manini (Senior Wholesale Manager, Bvlgari South Asian Operartions)


A Master watchmaker from Bvlgari was present to discuss the functionality of the minute repeaters with customers.   



  


The Carillon Tourbillon Repeater features an open dial for the owner to admire the beautiful tourbillon as well as the striking hammers (three hammers) at work at the 10 o'clock position.




Cal DR3300: The gongs were shaped entirely by hand according to the contour of the case.  

The IL Giocatore Veneziano (Automaton)

Bvlgari Papillon Central Tourbillon: The Papillon is an iconic timepiece and now they have a beautiful piece with a centre flying tourbillon. 

Bvlgari Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon: The gold case is integrated with a cyclindrical band made of Magsonic (a low density alloy) that can help amplify the Westminster chime.

       Cal 31001: Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon movement.



Andrea Granali (Sales Director of High End Watches).

Some major components in a repeater.  
  
Slide presentation.

A tuning fixture. 

(L-R) Pascal Kramer (Marketing Manager, Grand Complications) and Pascal Legendre (Master Watchmaker). Pascal Legendre is one of the only two in Bvlgari who is certified to assemble and test Grand Sonneirs in the Manufacture.

Thank you Bvlgari and The Hour Glass for the preview of these wonderful timepieces!

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