Introduced to the wrists of the world in 1998, the Bvlgari Aluminium was a disruptive trailblazer — melding rubber and aluminium in a combination unbeknownst to the conception of luxury watch. It strayed from traditions of legacy watchmaking — a vision of the modern, casual and sporty — while fronting a monochromatic palette. Over two decades later, Bvlgari has continued challenging itself — introducing new mechanical movements and iterations of the iconic watch.

Following its portraiture of the Italian seaside holiday with its limited Capri editions in 2023, the brand turns to the turquoise blues of the Sardinian sea for inspiration this time. Boasting a stunning replication of the deep green waters surrounding the Mediterranean island, the Bvlgari Aluminium Chronograph Smeraldo sports a vivacious turquoise green as its central colour. Reminiscent of a lush ocean odyssey — its dial sports a beautiful gradient from white to turquoise green and is detailed with dark green hands and green chronograph counters to match. The timepiece also bears the famed Italian Rosa dei venti engraved on its titanium caseback and is encased within a watch box that evokes the sea’s emerald hues. The Smeraldo is both playful and polished, a vision of Sardinia’s tidal tapestry on the wrist.

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