Monete Watch — BVLGARI
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BVLGARI’s Monete collection bridges ancient Rome and contemporary jewelry design, turning time into a tactile experience. This yellow gold secret watch (Ref. 103979) hides its dial beneath an authentic Roman coin portraying Emperor Caracalla. Behind that historic fragment lies a diamond-paved dial powered by one of the smallest mechanical movements ever created — a masterpiece where history literally keeps time.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every component of the Monete reflects BVLGARI’s dialogue between antiquity and modern craftsmanship.
Collection: Monete / High Jewellery Secret Watch
Reference: 103979
Case & Cover: 18K yellow gold octagonal case with diamond setting and hinged coin cover featuring a genuine Roman silver denarius of Emperor Caracalla
Movement: Piccolissimo manual-winding micromechanical movement, only 2.5 mm thick, approximately 30-hour power reserve
Dial: Diamond pavé dial concealed beneath the coin cover
Bracelet: Yellow gold gourmette “Catene” chain bracelet set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Gemstones: Diamonds on the case, dial, and bracelet
Diameter: Approximately 33 mm
Water Resistance: 30 m / 3 bar
Crafted in: Switzerland
The Monete is less a watch and more a relic reborn. Each coin tells its own story — a link to empire, artistry, and enduring legacy. When the ancient face of Caracalla lifts to reveal a dial of light, time itself feels reinterpreted. BVLGARI doesn’t merely design jewelry watches; it animates history with precision and grace.
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