Bvlgari Diagono Magnesium Chronograph DG 42 SMC CH Box

If, when you hear the words ”fashion watch,” you think of Bvlgari – you know. You know that Bvlgari’s horological department is helmed by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. You know of his army of 300 master-watchmakers and their superb facilities where over 30 in-house movements are being produced. And, of course, you know that Gerald Genta didn’t design watches for just anybody.

As its jewelry-like ornamentation suggests, the watch on offer here draws inspiration directly from Bvlgari’s roots.

Some of the brand’s purest and most masterful craftsmanship is on display here, as the high-tech case and bracelet make apparent. The former incorporates magnesium – for its main part – which was used because of its lightness and sturdiness, polyether ether ketone (or PEEK) – an industrial thermoplastic polymer known for its resilience – and good old-fashioned steel for the rest. The dial showcases a remarkably rich red, which serves as a beautiful backdrop for the pitch-black symmetrical Chrono subdials. The latter are contrasted by the luminous indices and hands, with the only disturbance to the dial’s symmetry coming in the form of a black date display between 4 and 5 o’clock. The satin-finished bezel that surrounds the Panda-esque dial pulls no punches, loudly proclaiming who the manufacturer of this superb sports chronograph is.

Inside, tucked safely away behind the solid caseback, the Swiss ETA-2894 is confidently ticking away.

Our offering is in excellent condition and comes with its original box but without papers.