Art of Gold: Bulgari’s Dazzling New Creations at LVMH Watch Week

Yesterday, in Milan, the eternal city of style and craftsmanship, Bulgari once again demonstrated its singular ability to blur the boundaries between fine jewelry and high watchmaking with the presentation of the Roman Maison’s two striking new creations – the Maglia Milanese Monete and the Tubogas Manchette – at LVMH Watch Week 2026.

A reinterpretation of iconic designs through a contemporary lens while remaining deeply rooted in heritage, these latest expressions of Bulgari’s savoir-faire celebrate gold in all its sculptural splendor, enriched by cutting-edge mechanical innovation and a confident, modern sensibility.

Each curve, gemstone, and concealed movement tells a story of mastery – where history is not merely preserved, but reimagined.

Bulgari’s new timepieces draw strength from the Maison’s most emblematic collections. The Monete and Tubogas lines – both pillars of Bulgari’s design language – are revisited with a fresh perspective that honors their past while asserting their relevance in today’s luxury landscape.

The Maglia Milanese Monete explores the ancestral Milanese mesh technique, exquisitely executed in rose gold and paired with an authentic ancient coin dating from 198 to 297 AD, bearing the effigy of Emperor Caracalla.
 

The Tubogas Manchette, meanwhile, reinterprets a bold 1970s cuff: a single-coil yellow-gold bracelet lavishly adorned with diamonds and vibrant gemstones, balancing sculptural geometry with unapologetic glamour.

Behind the radiance of gold and gemstones lies Bulgari’s other defining strength: mechanical mastery. The Maison’s dual identity as Roman jeweler and Swiss watchmaker is fully expressed in the calibers powering these creations.

The Maglia Milanese Monete is driven by the Piccolissimo BVP100, the world’s smallest round mechanical caliber. Measuring just 13.5mm in diameter, 2.5mm thick, and weighing a mere 1.9 grams, this 102-component micro-movement now features crown winding and a sapphire caseback, offering a rare glimpse into its intricate architecture.
 

The Tubogas Manchette houses the Lady Solotempo Automatic BVS100, a refined yet robust caliber delivering a 50-hour power reserve, operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, and weighing only 5 grams. Designed to integrate seamlessly into Bulgari’s jewelry watches, it underscores the Maison’s commitment to versatility and technical elegance.
 

Alongside the Baby Tourbillon BVL150, these movements affirm Bulgari’s place among the most innovative names in haute horlogerie.

With the Maglia Milanese Monete secret watch, Bulgari breathes new life into the Monete concept first introduced in the mid-1960s. At its heart lies the rare Milanese mesh technique – an interlaced gold structure developed by Renaissance goldsmiths – celebrated for its exceptional flexibility and tactile fluidity.
 

Rendered in warm rose gold, the supple mesh contrasts beautifully with the ancient coin and the geometric octagonal frame, creating a dialogue between antiquity and modern design. For the first time in the collection, the watch is fitted with a pin buckle, further emphasizing Bulgari’s eclectic and unconventional approach.
 

“The essence of this object lies in its flexibility,” explains Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Bulgari’s Product Creation Executive Director. “That inspiration led to an unexpected project, combining an ancient coin, a geometric octagon, and delicate Milanese mesh into a new vision of Bulgari watchmaking and jewelry.”

Bold, radiant, and unmistakably Bulgari with its yellow-gold single-coil bracelet that wraps around the wrist in a powerful sculptural gesture, the Tubogas Manchette captures the exuberance of the 1970s while embracing contemporary sophistication.
 

A newly developed construction technique allows each gold ring to be individually molded, polished, and mounted onto a titanium blade, ensuring fluid movement and enduring comfort. This modular architecture preserves the signature Tubogas flexibility while introducing a vivid chromatic rhythm.

Moreover, adorned with nearly 12 carats of diamonds and an exuberant mix of colored gemstones – including citrines, rubellites, peridots, amethysts, topazes, and spessartites – this piece is also a testament to the brand’s prowess in gem-setting
 

At its center, a square dial is framed by the expansive cuff, merging geometric precision with feminine glamour. The result is a statement watch that feels both timeless and daringly modern.

Both timepieces offer collectors the opportunity to acquire exceptional creations that combine heritage craftsmanship, mechanical mastery, and vibrant contemporary design.
 

Now available at Bulgari boutiques and select retailers, the Maglia Milanese Monete is priced at CHF 132,000, and the Tubogas Manchette is priced at CHF 162,000.

For more information, please visit the Bulgari website.