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BULGARI ALUMINIUMDUCATI SPECIAL EDITION CHRONOGRAPH A double Ducati entry just had to be done here, such is the quality of this collaboration between two Italian giants in their respective worlds. Legends who share a common vision of innovation and design, as well as a great passion for beauty. The Bulgari Aluminium Ducati Special Edition Chronograph is a wrist-sized celebration of speed, passion, and unmistakable Italian flair. It is a statement piece. Limited to just 1,000 pieces, the Bulgari Aluminium Ducati Special Edition is a love letter to the shared values of both brands: relentless creativity, a taste for bold design, and a de- votion to mechanical beauty. It’s where the jewellery maison’s luxury meets the rev-happy heart of Borgo Panigale. The first thing that grabs you is the dial—a vivid Ducati red. The three subdials are pure motorsport, their black backgrounds, white indexes, and red hands echoing the look of a Ducati rev counter. Even the hour markers nod to the world of Italian motorcycles, making this a must-have for Ducatisti and design aficionados alike. Bulgari’s Aluminium line is famous for its unconventional mix of materials, and this special edition takes it to the next level. The case is 40mm of lightweight, durable aluminium, the bracelet is in black rubber for a sporty, modern edge, and the crown and pushers are in Titanium, for extra resilience and a technical touch. The case-back is also Titanium with anti-wear DLC treatment, en- graved with the Ducati logo and your unique production number— because exclusivity matters. Under the hood, the automatic BVL 130 movement beats at a rapid 28,800 vibrations per hour, ensuring split-second accuracy worthy of a Ducati on the track. Water resis- tance to 100 metres means it’s ready for adventure, rain or shine. For Ducati and Bulgari, this collaboration is more than a product— it’s a celebration of everything that makes “Made in Italy” a global byword for excellence. As Andrea Ferraresi, Ducati Centro Stile Director, puts it: “Design is much more than a corporate asset, it is a true raison d’être.” Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Bulgari’s Product Creation Executive Director, adds: “The red colour and the recog- nisable font that we use for the numerals on the dial are a nod to the captivating universe of Ducati motorbikes.” The watch comes in a special anodized Aluminium case with a rubber interior and soft-touch finish, signed by both Ducati and Bulgari—a collector’s box for a collector’s watch. 218 | Simply Abu Dhabi