Bulgari has extended its Aluminium collection with two watches in Grade 5 titanium, the Titanio GMT and Titanio Chronograph.
The new models retain the collection’s combination of a sculpted case, rubber and graphic dial design, while replacing aluminium with a material chosen for its lightness, resistance and contemporary appearance.
The story of the Bvlgari Aluminium model began in 1998, when the Roman maison combined aluminium and rubber to establish a different approach to the luxury sports watch.
The design drew on the aesthetic language of the Bvlgari Roma, introduced in 1975 and renamed Bvlgari Bvlgari in 1977, while using lightweight materials to create a more contemporary expression. The evolution of Bulgari’s watchmaking and the significance of these designs are explored in our feature, The history of Bulgari watches.
The new Titanio models continue this approach through the use of Grade 5 titanium, presented in brushed and sandblasted finishes with deep matte grey tones.
The material is resistant to shocks, scratches, and corrosion while remaining lightweight, making it ideally suited to the everyday and sporting character of the collection. Contrasting black rubber elements further accentuate its dynamic aesthetic.
The Bulgari Titanio GMT ref. 104300 is housed in a 40 mm sandblasted titanium case measuring 9.70 mm thick.
Its black rubber bezel is combined with a sandblasted titanium crown treated with black DLC, while the case back uses sandblasted and satin-finished titanium with the same black DLC treatment.
Water resistance is rated at 100 metres / 330 feet.
The dial combines matte and glossy black surfaces and incorporates a 24-hour disc with day-night indication for the GMT display.
White indexes provide contrast, while the grey galvanic-treated brass hour and minute hands, central seconds hand and GMT hand are treated with Super-LumiNova. The date aperture is positioned at 3 o’clock.
Powering the GMT is Bulgari Calibre B192, an automatic mechanical movement measuring 4.10 mm thick. It operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, or 4 Hz, and provides a power reserve of 50 hours. The movement drives the hours, minutes, central seconds, GMT and date functions.
The watch is fitted with a black rubber strap incorporating sandblasted titanium links and a buckle with a hook-and-loop system. An additional bracelet with a titanium pin buckle is also available.
The Bulgari Titanio Chronograph ref. 104299 takes the same material combination into a larger 41 mm case measuring 12.35 mm thick.
Its sandblasted titanium case is paired with a black rubber bezel, while the crown and chronograph pushers receive black DLC treatment.
The case back is again made from sandblasted and satin-finished titanium with black DLC treatment.
Water resistance is rated at 100 metres.
The chronograph has a matte varnish black dial with azure circular counters, white indexes and a tachymetric scale.
Grey galvanic-treated brass hour and minute hands are filled with Super-LumiNova, while the central chronograph seconds hand has a white lacquered tip. The chronograph counter hands are also treated with Super-LumiNova. A date aperture is positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock.
Inside the case is Bulgari Calibre B381, an automatic mechanical chronograph movement measuring 6.90 mm thick. It operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, or 4 Hz, and provides a power reserve of 42 hours.
Like the GMT, the Titanio Chronograph is fitted with a black rubber strap with sandblasted titanium links and a hook-and-loop buckle system. A titanium bracelet with pin buckle is available as an additional option.
The Bulgari Titanio GMT, reference 104300, retails at €4,900, while the Bulgari Titanio Chronograph, reference 104299, retails at €6,200. bulgari.com
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