Serpenti Watches
The snake has been Bvlgari's talisman since 1948, when the house first wrapped a watch inside a coiled gold bracelet. The Serpenti has shed and regrown its skin ever since: the Tubogas versions coil flexible gold or steel around the wrist without a clasp, while the Seduttori distils the motif into a sleek, head shaped case on a scaled bracelet.
It is the most recognisable design in the house's watchmaking, equal parts jewel and timepiece.
Serpenti Seduttori Quartz 33mm, Black Dial, Steel and Gold Bracelet
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Your Questions, Answered
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.
What does Tubogas mean in watchmaking?
Tubogas is a goldsmithing technique in which flat metal strips are coiled around a core, which is then removed, producing a flexible, spring-like bracelet with no visible solder joints. Bvlgari has used this technique since the 1940s, and it is the defining construction of the Serpenti Tubogas collection.
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.
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.
