Bulgari - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X Hong Kong Friday, July 10, 2020 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Bulgari
    Year: Circa 2000’s
    Reference No: The first SD 38 S, the second SD 40 S RE
    Case No: The first L048, the second D1203
    Model Name: The first Diagono Scuba, the second Diagono Professional
    Material: Both stainless steel
    Calibre: Both automatic
    Bracelet/Strap: Both with Bvlgari rubber strap
    Clasp/Buckle: Both with stainless steel Bvlgari deployant clasp
    Dimensions: The first 40mm diameter, the second 42mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present lot offered is a pair of Bvlgari wristwatches from the Diagono collection from circa 2000’s presented in attractive overall condition. The Diagono models were among one of the most popular wristwatches manufactured by Bvlgari in the early 2000’s.

  • Artist Biography

    Bulgari

    Italian

    Originally from Kalarites, Greece, Sotirios Voulgaris emigrated to Rome because of Greece's rising poverty and difficulty separating from the Ottoman Empire. He set foot on Italian soil in 1880 with little money in his pocket and spent the next four years preparing what would go on to become Italy's oldest jewelry company. 

    In 1884, Bulgari opened its doors to the Italian people with its offering of jewelry and accessories. Bulgari's style takes from traditions in Greek and Roman craftsmanship to elegantly balance volume and subtlety. Later, in the late 1960s, Bulgari bridged classicism and modernity by introducing its seductive, now-iconic Serpenti collection of snake-shaped coil bracelets and watches. It is through its meticulous combination of influences that Bulgari has garnered an international and loyal high-profile clientele, which included Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. These Hollywood stars have immortalized the house's unique gem-adorned bracelets, necklaces and earrings in rounded forms. 

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LOT OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE

803

Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. The first SD 38 S, the second SD 40 S RE
A pair of two fine stainless steel wristwatches, one with center seconds and date and the other with regatta chronograph

Circa 2000’s
The first 40mm diameter, the second 42mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$25,000 - 45,000 
€2,700-4,900
$3,200-5,800

Sold for HK$47,500

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi

Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001

WatchesHK@phillips.com

 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X

Hong Kong Auction 10 July 2020