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

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

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  • Lining up with the Year of the Snake in 2025, the Bulgari Serpenti collection has been given a new in-house automatic movement.
  • The new calibre is called the Lady Solotempo BVS100, and it measures 19mm x 3.9mm.
  • The BVS100 will become available for other LVMH brands to use in time, albeit manufactured by Zenith instead of Bulgari.

There aren’t many watch brands whose flagship model is unashamedly feminine, but Bulgari is an even rarer example of one which doesn’t restrict creativity in favour of affordability or mass appeal. Sure, the famed Italian jeweller could sell plenty of Serpentis slathered in diamonds and using quartz movements, but that’s not what makes them interesting. No matter how decadent or understated the watch is, Bulgari’s dedication to the craft of watchmaking sets it apart. Coinciding with 2025’s Lunar New Year of the Snake, Bulgari’s Serpenti catalogue can now indulge in a tiny new automatic in-house calibre called the Lady Solotempo BVS100.

Bulgari Lady Solotempo BVS100 Serpenti Seduttori

To be clear, Bulgari does have smaller movements than the Lady Solotempo BVS100. The Piccolissimo BVL100 has been powering Serpenti watches for a few years, however, it’s a manually wound movement that adds a layer of inconvenience to any watch, but especially one where using the crown isn’t easy. An automatic movement means that you can wear your Serpenti on a daily basis along with the longest acrylic nails you can find, which is really the luxury experience some of us are looking for. At 19mm in diameter and 3.9mm thick, the Lady Solotempo BVS100 was specifically designed to fit within the head of a 34mm Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori, but it has also been used by 35mm Serpenti Tubogas models in 18k rose gold.

Bulgari Lady Solotempo BVS100 Serpenti Tubogas

Bulgari ensured that many tastes have been catered to upon the release of this automatic movement. The Serpenti Seduttori in yellow or rose gold and diamond-set bezels offer warm tones, while a two-tone version in stainless steel and rose gold hits a mix of luxury and practicality. There are also two reference in steel and no sign of precious metals, however the diamonds are still present, and the dial can be had in black or white. Not that any Bulgari Serpenti is subtle, but if you err on the glamorous side of life, then you can consider the references in yellow or white gold with all of the case, dial, and bracelet set with a total of 875 diamonds totalling 8.7 carats.

Bulgari Lady Solotempo BVS100 Serpenti Seduttori pave

Beyond the size and power reserve of 50 hours, there haven’t been many technical specifications released of the Lady Solotempo BVS100. However, it is a true in-house movement having been designed and manufactured by Bulgari in its Swiss Le Sentier manufacture. Its presence may also increase in the future, but not necessarily in more Bulgari watches. Being an LVMH company, the BVS100 design will soon become available to other watch brands under the LVMH umbrella, but they will then be produced by Zenith instead. It’s nice to see such openness from a brand, especially when most luxury names try to remain as exclusive as possible, but it’s exciting to see what other models the BVS100 can power.

Bulgari Serpenti Lady Solotempo BVS100 automatic collection price and availability

The Bulgari Serpenti Lady Solotempo BVS100 automatic collection is available now. Price: Ranging from CHF 9,500 (~US$10,450, steel) to CHF 120,000 (~US$132,000, diamond-set white gold)

Brand Bulgari
Model Serpenti Seduttori
Serpenti Tubogas
Case Dimensions 34mm (D) (Seduttori)
35mm (D) (Tubogas)
Case Material Stainless steel
Steel and 18k rose gold two-tone
18k yellow, rose, or white gold
Water Resistance 30 metres
Crystal(s) Sapphire front and back
Dial White opaline, black lacquer, or diamond pavé
Strap Scale bracelet in matching metal
18k rose gold tubogas bracelet
Movement Lady Solotempo BVS100, in-house, automatic
Power Reserve 50 hours
Functions Hours, minutes
Availability Available now
Price From CHF 9,500 to CHF 120,000