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Why are Bulgari watches expensive?
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Bulgari watches are expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, Bulgari's artisans often use painstakingly complex, time-consuming crafting techniques to make the dramatic timepieces. One example is the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands and is what gives Bulgari's iconic Serpenti watch its coiling effect. Due to the amount of time and skill it takes to execute its techniques, Bulgari tends to have high labor costs. In addition, the luxury maker uses pricey materials such as 18-karat gold, platinum and titanium. Also, the number of Bulgari watches produced each year is usually less than the demand for them, which leads to higher pricing. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Bulgari watches.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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■Item No.25020129
■Brand: BVLGARI
■Product Name: Serpenti Tubogas Watch
■Model/Reference Number: 101816 / SP35S
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■ Brand: BVLGARI
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