The Art of Gold: Bulgari Reimagines Monete and Tubogas

For LVMH Watch Week 2026, Bulgari revisits two of its most emblematic creations, Monete and Tubogas, through contemporary interpretations rooted in the brand’s heritage. The Maglia Milanese Monete Secret Watch is rendered in rose gold and paired with a traditionally crafted Milanese mesh bracelet, while the Tubogas Manchette takes the form of a bold yellow-gold cuff, its seventies-inspired geometry enlivened by vibrant gemstones. Drawing on Bulgari’s long-standing mastery of goldsmithing and watchmaking, both timepieces are powered by in-house movements: the Piccolissimo caliber, now reengineered with a winding stem, and the Lady Solotempo Automatic, presented with a refined new decoration.

Maglia Milanese Secret Watch

First introduced in the mid-1960s, the Monete has long expressed Bulgari’s fascination with Antiquity. The new Maglia Milanese Monete Secret Watch revisits this theme through an authentic ancient Roman coin dating from 198–297 AD. Depicting Emperor Caracalla, it covers the dial which is made from mother-of-pearl and adorned with twelve diamond hour markers. Available in two sizes, 160 x 170 x 180 mm and  135 x 145 x 155 mm, the case also features brilliant-cut diamonds. 

The watch is powered by the Piccolissimo BVP100, with a thickness of 2.5mm the world’s smallest round mechanical movement, according to Bulgari. First introduced in 2022 and designed and produced in Le Sentier, the ultra-compact caliber, which indicates the hours and minutes and offers a power reserve of 30 hours, now appears with crown winding and a sapphire case back. For the first time, Bulgari pairs a Monete model with a supple Milanese mesh bracelet crafted in rose gold, reviving a Renaissance goldsmithing technique native to Milan.

Tubogas Manchette

Equally rooted in the maison’s archives, the Tubogas Manchette revisits a bold 1974 design defined by its wide, single-coil bracelet and square dial. Crafted in yellow gold, the precious cuff-style watch embraces the wrist like a ribbon, animated by a vivid spectrum of gemstones—citrines, rubellites, peridots, amethysts, topazes, and spessartites—set against nearly twelve carats of diamonds. A newly developed modular construction ensures the Tubogas bracelet retains its signature suppleness while accommodating the rich gem-setting. 

At the center, the Tubogas Manchette reveals a pavé diamond dial that shimmers with restrained brilliance, its 0.6 carats of diamonds forming a sparkling backdrop against which the yellow gold-plated hands stand out. The composition underscores Bulgari’s unique jewelry savoir-faire, harmoniously balancing precious materials, refined proportions, and an unmistakable sense of Roman elegance.

Inside beats the Lady Solotempo Automatic BVS100, a compact in-house movement introduced to bring mechanical watchmaking to Bulgari’s jewelry watches. The technical and aesthetic highlight is the oscillating mass, elegantly decorated with the Bulgari logo and a finely executed sunray motif, combining mechanical refinement with visual sophistication. Despite its small dimensions, it delivers a 50-hour power reserve and underscores Bulgari’s commitment to developing movements tailored to intimate, feminine creations. 

At the time of publication, pricing had not yet been announced.

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