As we turn the pages of the time-honored chronicles of 2025, and start penning down the stories of watches that graced our wrists, we unravel tales of passion, perseverance, and a deeply rooted love for horology. Every year, the rhythms of time bring a new array of luxury watches into our lives - sometimes for review, sometimes as new acquisitions, and sometimes just as transient companions at events. Yet, amongst these myriad timekeepers rank certain stalwarts that find their way onto the wrists far more often. These are not always predicated by expectations - they are instead moments of serendipity.
For someone perpetually surrounded by an array of watches, the joy of stumbling upon an extraordinary piece is unparalleled. One such delight is a Bvlgari watch, intriguing enough to stand apart from the usual glut of timepieces. Possessing an idiosyncratic charm, this watch compels a double-take, even from those accustomed to the quirks and oddities found within wristwatches.
The proper introduction to this watch didn’t transpire in a posh storefront or an exquisite website, but at a small Italian auction house. The listing was simple, displaying a lucid image and giving away very little in the description. Labelled as a product of the 2000s, crafted in 18k gold, powered by a manual-wind movement from Ebel, and being encased in a design signed by Gerald Genta – the description introduced a mystery wrapped in gold.