Bulgari Archives - Time+Tide Watches

16.04.26

Bulgari ups the ante with new Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon in full Platinum

Bulagri brings the most noble of the precious metals to its most astounding thin watch with a new Octo Finissimo Ulta Tourbillon

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo shrinks down to 37mm

Hands On

14.04.26

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo shrinks down to 37mm

The iconic thin watch is finally coming in a smaller diameter with a newly designed movement and bracelet.

New releases from Credor, Krayon, Nomos and more

Last Week in Watches

29.03.26

New releases from Credor, Krayon, Nomos and more

With Watches and Wonders happening next month, participating (big box) brands have to wait before being able to release any novelties. However, the past seven…

The New Bulgari Eclettica Watches Turn Roman Grandeur Into Wearable Art

Introducing

24.03.26

The New Bulgari Eclettica Watches Turn Roman Grandeur Into Wearable Art

Three new jewellery pieces from Bulargi that play on the mystique of Roman legends in unique and unexpected ways.

New releases from MB&F, Blancpain, Fears + LVMH Watch Week 2026!

Last Week in Watches

25.01.26

New releases from MB&F, Blancpain, Fears + LVMH Watch Week 2026!

January ends on a high note with LVMH Watch Week taking place in Milan - but there were more than just LVMH brands' releases this…

Bulgari’s “Art of Gold” at LVMH Watch Week 2026 brings the Monete and Tubogas back to centre stage

In Depth

22.01.26

Bulgari’s “Art of Gold” at LVMH Watch Week 2026 brings the Monete and Tubogas back to centre stage

Bulgari offers a rose gold secret watch utilising ancient coinage and a yellow-gold, gemstone-set cuff watch to inaugurate its 2026.

Sleeper hits: the Time+Tide Team shares some absolute bangers you might have missed in 2025

Lists

15.01.26

Sleeper hits: the Time+Tide Team shares some absolute bangers you might have missed in 2025

We’re all in 2026 mode, but there’s just some things you can’t sleep on.

A new moon rises with Frederique Constant x Time+Tide, and Studio Underd0g makes a big in-house move

Friday Wind Down

12.12.25

A new moon rises with Frederique Constant x Time+Tide, and Studio Underd0g makes a big in-house move

Our first collab with Frederique Constant is finally here, Studio Underd0g acquires Horologium, and a $8.5 million watch heist rocks Canberra.

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

24.11.25

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

11 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

Lists

12.11.25

11 of the best 1970s watches from the grooviest of decades

Inarguably one of the most influential decades in watch design, the 1970s saw the emergence of the integrated bracelet luxury sports watch - as well…

From minimalism to sprezzatura: these are 11 of the best Italian watch brands

Buying Guides

06.11.25

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From minimalism to sprezzatura: these are 11 of the best Italian watch brands

From the big names to emerging newcomers, here's the best Italian watch brands for living a horological dolce vita.

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Bulgari, Hermès and more

Last Week in Watches

02.11.25

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Bulgari, Hermès and more

Although it was a quiet week in terms of the number of launches, the quality of the products did not disappoint.

Chronographs and carburetors: the timeless link between watches and motorcycles

In Depth

29.10.25

Chronographs and carburetors: the timeless link between watches and motorcycles

Our resident motorcycle rider Tom Austin talks about how the bike hobby and the watch hobby have more in common than you might think.

Inside Bulgari’s rebellion: how the watch industry’s fastest mover does the impossible

Interview

24.10.25

Inside Bulgari’s rebellion: how the watch industry’s fastest mover does the impossible

Russell has this theory that Bulgari is the biggest rebel in the entire watchmaking industry. He went to Bulgari to put that to the test.

New releases from Glashütte Original, Kollokium, Chopard and more

Last Week in Watches

12.10.25

New releases from Glashütte Original, Kollokium, Chopard and more

Artisanal crafts and experiments in form dominated this week, with highlights from Chopard, Glashütte Original, Kollokium and Hublot.

Geneva Watch Days and beyond: the Time+Tide Team shares our favourite watches of September 2025

Lists

30.09.25

Geneva Watch Days and beyond: the Time+Tide Team shares our favourite watches of September 2025

September 2025 has been a particularly stacked month as far as watch releases go... But here were our favourite new watches from the month.

Bulgari & Lee Ufan scratch out a new look for the Octo Finissimo (live pics)

Introducing

12.09.25

Bulgari & Lee Ufan scratch out a new look for the Octo Finissimo (live pics)

Bulgari collaborates with Korean-born, Japan-based artist Lee Ufan on an eye-catching Octo Finissimo with a hand-filled titanium case.

Geneva Watch Days 2025 Special: new releases from Bulgari, Berneron, Laurent Ferrier and more

Last Week in Watches

07.09.25

Geneva Watch Days 2025 Special: new releases from Bulgari, Berneron, Laurent Ferrier and more

We’re in the middle of Geneva Watch Days 2025, and brands are trying to outdo each other... Including those not even exhibiting in Geneva!

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

Lists

01.08.25

The big dogs and underdogs in 2025’s GPHG

This year's GPHG long list has been announced, and we've gone through them all to find out the favourites and outside chancers.

13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Buying Guides

13.07.25

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13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Buying Guides

12.07.25

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Spectacular, not spooky: here are 12 of the best skeleton watches

Because, let's face it, who among us isn’t at least a little bit of a horological voyeur?

Daily meets dressy: 10 of the best watches with robust elegance

Buying Guides

08.07.25

Daily meets dressy: 10 of the best watches with robust elegance

Looking for a watch dressy enough to have a sense of elegance while having specifications that are robust enough for daily wear?

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

Buying Guides

02.07.25

13 of the best jewellery watches from $400 to $400,000

For those looking to ball out, here are the watches that give you the best bling for your buck.

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

Buying Guides

28.06.25

9 of the best mother-of-pearl watches for all wrists, from $60 to $60,000

Mother-of-pearl dials are too often relegated to lazy, shrink-it-and-pink-it watches. Here are some that don't fall for that trope.

11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

Lists

29.05.25

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11 of the best Gérald Genta designs for other brands

The legendary designer reportedly penned over 100,000 watches... Here are 11 of the best.

12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

26.05.25

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12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Buying Guides

25.05.25

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Marquetry is a niche endeavour, but the results are astonishing, with the melange of natural materials making up wonderful paysages.

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

Last Week in Watches

25.05.25

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

High-end Bulgaris, a trio of TAG Heuer Monacos, a new collection from MB&F and porcelain dials from anOrdain dropped this week.

Bulgari brings us a new vision of the Serpenti with the Aeterna

Hands On

18.05.25

Bulgari brings us a new vision of the Serpenti with the Aeterna

A new, pared-back look for the Serpenti brings this iconic design to its most essential elements in this new jewellery watch.

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

07.05.25

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Pop Culture

06.05.25

Superfine: we take a look at the best watches of the 2025 Met Gala

Here's a closer look at some of the finest wristwear that graced the red carpet during fashion's biggest night.

12 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

Buying Guides

02.05.25

12 of the best watches putting the macro lens on the micro-rotor

From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward, these are the best micro-rotor watches around.

The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Buying Guides

28.04.25

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The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Whether it's a simple Casio, dressy Serica, or luxe Bulgari, we think we've covered our bases.

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

21.04.25

14 of the best tourbillon watches from least to most expensive

Tourbillons are associated with hefty price tags, but our list includes surprisingly affordable watches along with expectedly pricey ones.

The battle for thinness rages on with Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon, the world’s new thinnest tourbillon watch (live pics + video)

Introducing

12.04.25

The battle for thinness rages on with Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon, the world’s new thinnest tourbillon watch (live pics + video)

How thin is too thin? Bulgari continues to claim horological superlatives with the Octo Finissimo line.

Geneva Watch Week 2025: the Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from Watches and Wonders (and beyond!)

Lists

11.04.25

Geneva Watch Week 2025: the Time+Tide team picks their favourite watches from Watches and Wonders (and beyond!)

As the festivities come to a close, the T+T Team picks their favourites from the biggest release week of the year.

16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

Buying Guides

25.03.25

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16 of the best panda dial chronographs that have been causing pandemonium amongst watch enthusiasts

From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Lists

25.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Sydney

Looking to shop for watches in the Harbour City? Check out this guide, written by our native Sydneysider, Jamie.

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Lists

23.03.25

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Whether to achieve impressive records or create lightweight everyday companions, we look to brands that shaved off as many grams as possible.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

NOW Magazine Issue 10 brings you fast folks, faster cars, and more than 180 of the best watches to buy

In The Shop

15.03.25

NOW Magazine Issue 10 brings you fast folks, faster cars, and more than 180 of the best watches to buy

If you've ever wondered what Usain Bolt wears on a daily basis, or the car that Max Büsser drives, we've got the answer!

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

Pop Culture

03.03.25

Going for Oscar gold: the best watches of the 2025 Academy Awards

There was a theme tying the best watches of the 97th Academy Awards: they were all gold. Just like an Oscar!

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

16.02.25

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Love is in the air, with brands unveiling Valentine's Day limited editions this week.

The Bulgari Serpenti becomes a horological machine with a little help from MB&F

Introducing

11.02.25

The Bulgari Serpenti becomes a horological machine with a little help from MB&F

MB&F shows off a new spin on the Bulgari icon.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

Lists

08.02.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – London

There’s an almost tangible romance to shopping in person, now you can spend a day perusing one of the world’s most charming cities — London.

10 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Buying Guides

28.01.25

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10 of the best world time watches for globetrotters and desk jockeys alike

Intimately associated with the glamour of international travel, world timers ooze class. Here's some of the best money can buy.

LVMH Watch Week 2025 recap: key takeaways from CEOs and novelty highlights

Video

26.01.25

LVMH Watch Week 2025 recap: key takeaways from CEOs and novelty highlights

Time+Tide US Editor Zach Blass recaps all of the LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelty highlights and key takeaways from CEO interviews.

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

Last Week in Watches

26.01.25

New releases from Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Swatch x Blancpain + LVMH Watch Week 2025!

LVMH Watch Week dominated watch releases this week, but there was also some great new pieces from non-LVMH brands.

10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

Buying Guides

24.01.25

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10 of the best two-tone watches, because things were better in the ’80s

While two-tone may transport some of us straight to the '80s, these five watches prove that the trend could be on the rise again.

The Bulgari Serpenti collection’s new in-house automatic Lady Solotempo BVS100

Introducing

22.01.25

The Bulgari Serpenti collection’s new in-house automatic Lady Solotempo BVS100

The Serpenti gets a tiny, automatic, Zenith-made movement.