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Bulgari Serpenti Secret & Serpenti Tubogas Watches Hands-On
The Bulgari serpent is what the panther is to Cartier: an iconic symbol of the brand. These predatory members of the animal kingdom serve not only as fascinating design elements, but signify the heritage of these brands as jewelers first, and lend a special authenticity to their jewelry watch lines. Bulgari started using the serpent motif in the 1940s and it has since grown to become a hallmark of the brand. The new Bulgari Serpenti High Jewelry Secret watches and wrap-around Bulgari Tubogas timepieces marry the brand's watch and jewelry capabilities.The Serpenti Jewelry Secret watches are crafted like fine jewelry, with a level of quality and creativity that is a direct reflection of Bulgari's roots-it was founded in 1884 as a jewelry company. In particular, Bulgari is known as maker of a specific kind of high jewelry: colorful, glamorous and big, the kind of jewelry that commands attention from across the room. It is exactly what today's timepieces are intended to do, since we really
Appealing Watches With Sharp Black And Steel Contrasts
Watch makers can have a good time playing with colors and materials. A typical favorite among watch designers is sharp transitions from one material, color or texture to another. This often yields in an interesting look appealing to the eye due to the constant contrasts. Lights appear lighter, and dark colors appear deeper. This is mostly due to the human eye, which seems to be drawn to such complexities of form.A particular favorite of mine is the contrast between matte black and polished steel. The austere look of the black works to immediately enhance the sheen of the polished silver colored steel. This effect is somewhat lost when the black itself is always glossy. Creating a series of sharp contrasts, the eye picks up a number of distinct shapes and patterns that come out of the design and construction of the watch. In effect, you get a much better appreciation of the colors and segmentation of the watch because the overall watch stands out so much more.