Bvlgari & MB&F Reimagine the Iconic Serpenti

Collaborations in watchmaking often bring together the creativity of a brand and its chosen partner, whether they be artists, athletes, or designers. However, it’s far rarer to see two well-known watchmaking powerhouses join forces. The partnership between Bvlgari and MB&F is a fascinating case, as both brands serve as creative forces in the industry with anything they put their hands on.

Their latest collaboration, the Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti, follows their 2021 partnership, which resulted in the MB&F x Bvlgari LM FlyingT Allegra launched at Dubai Watch Week. This time, the two brands reinterpret Bvlgari’s iconic Serpenti through the mechanical artistry of MB&F’s horological machines, merging biomorphic design with high-complication watchmaking in a way that only they can.

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Introducing The New IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Dedicated to Toto Wolff

A limited edition inspired by the aesthetics of the AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team

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IWC is known for its unique engineering approach to watchmaking, combining human craftsmanship and creativity with cutting-edge technology. Today, the brand introduces the Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, a limited-edition timepiece created in partnership with Toto Wolff, the nickname of Torger Christian, an Austrian billionaire investor, motorsport executive, and former racing driver. He is the current CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.

The watch's standout feature is its advanced patent SPRIN-g PROTECT shock absorber system that was introduced in 2021, designed to withstand the extreme g-forces that Formula One drivers experience. The Toto Wolff edition, limited to just 100 pieces, boasts a striking design inspired by the colors of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, incorporating PETRONAS green and black tones to reflect the energy and precision of the sport.

The case is crafted from Ceratanium, a material developed by IWC that combines the lightweight properties of titanium with the robustness of ceramic. Measuring 44 mm in diameter and 12.6 mm in thickness, the case is highly durable and incredibly scratch-resistant, making it ideal for extreme environments. It also offers 100 meters of water resistance. The sapphire crystal caseback provides a view into the heart of the watch, where Toto Wolff's signature is also visible.

The black dial features a grainy texture, with triangular black hands coated in Super-LumiNova for optimal legibility in low-light conditions. A floating minute scale, mounted on lamellae, gives the dial a layered appearance. The use of green Super-LumiNova on the shock absorber spring that is manufactured from a bulk metallic glass is inspired by the AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team’s signature color.

Powering the watch is the IWC-manufactured Calibre 32101, an automatic movement operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with an impressive 120-hour power reserve. The timepiece is fitted with an integrated green rubber strap and also includes an additional black rubber strap with a textile inlay. The watch is priced at CHF 95,000, aproxamilty AED 387,000.

For more information, you can visit IWC’s official website.

Technical specifications: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff X Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One

Reference: IW356201
Case: Ceratanium, Ceratanium crown, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal caseback
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 12.6 mm
Water resistance: 100 m
Dial: black, grain texture, triangular black hands coated in Super-LumiNova, floating minute scale
Movement: Calibre 32101, automatic, manufacture, shock absorber
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Power reserve: 120 hours
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
Bracelet / Strap: integrated green rubber strap, black rubber strap with a textile inlay
Availability: Limited to 100 pieces
Price: CHF 95,000, equiviant to AED 387,000