Bvlgari Watches
Bvlgari watchmaking joins an Italian jeweller's eye with Swiss manufacture. The Serpenti coils jewellery and time into one piece, the Octo Finissimo chases world records for thinness, the Bvlgari Bvlgari wears the house's emblem daily, and the Aluminium brings the maison to its most casual. Every piece is supplied through Picot & Moss, Bvlgari's authorised home in South Africa.
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Your Questions, Answered
Which Bvlgari watch is right for everyday wear?
The Bvlgari Bvlgari, with its signature double logo bezel, and the lightweight Bvlgari Aluminium are the house's natural daily watches. The Serpenti is the statement piece, the Lvcea the contemporary ladies classic, and the Octo, Bvlgari's masculine flagship, moves from boardroom to black tie.
What is the difference between the Serpenti Tubogas and the Serpenti Seduttori?
Both wear Bvlgari's snake, differently. The Tubogas coils flexible steel or gold around the wrist without a clasp, a jewel that tells time. The Seduttori distils the motif into a sleek head shaped case on a scaled bracelet with a conventional clasp, closer to a classic watch.
How does the Serpenti Tubogas fit?
The Tubogas bracelet is a continuous coil that flexes to hold the wrist, so there is no clasp to fasten and no links to remove. Single spiral versions sit like a bangle; double spirals wrap the wrist twice. A boutique fitting confirms the right spiral for your wrist.
Steel, two-tone or gold: how do I choose a Serpenti?
Stainless steel is the understated choice and the most wearable day to day. Two-tone steel and 18 kt rose gold adds warmth and pairs with both silver and gold jewellery. Full gold with diamonds is the occasion piece. The design is the same; the presence changes.
Should I choose a quartz or automatic Bvlgari?
It is a lifestyle choice, not a hierarchy. Most Serpenti and Lvcea models use precise, low maintenance quartz movements: pick up and wear. The Octo Finissimo is the mechanical flagship, holder of multiple world records for ultra thin watchmaking, for those who want movement craft on the wrist.
Can I try the watch on before I decide?
Yes, and you should. A watch reads differently in the metal: the weight in your hand, how the bracelet drapes, how the dial catches the light. A private appointment at our Sandton, Cape Town or Durban boutiques lets you wear it, set it against other pieces on your own wrist, and take your time with a specialist. No obligation, no hurry.
Where can I buy Bvlgari in South Africa?
Picot & Moss in Sandton, Johannesburg is the authorised Bvlgari distributor in South Africa. Bvlgari watches and jewellery are available directly through Picot & Moss, with in-boutique appointments available for a private viewing.
Is Picot & Moss an authorised Bvlgari retailer in South Africa?
Yes. Picot & Moss is South Africa's official authorised distributor and service centre for Bvlgari, operating from Sandton, Johannesburg. All pieces are supplied with full manufacturer documentation and international warranty.
Can Picot & Moss service my Bvlgari watch?
Yes. Picot & Moss is an authorised Bvlgari service centre in South Africa, using genuine Bvlgari parts and factory-trained technicians. Servicing covers movement overhaul, bracelet restoration, and case refinishing to manufacturer standards.
