pingtsaiPuristSPro Interviews Michael Wilkov - Founder & CEO at Cantoni & Longtime Bulgari Watch Owner Michael Wilkov is an entrepreneur who combined his knowledge of modern design with his instinctive business sense to build Cantoni, one of the nations leading retailers in modern furniture, accessories and design services. With a team of talented design consultants and locations in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Irvine and Los Angeles, Cantoni has outfitted homes and offices across the globe and earned a reputation for exceptional service over the past 29 years. A firm believer that great design is a way of life, from fashion to your home, Wilkov believes that objects of interest should be as striking in form as they are functional. Cantoni.com Distinctive Modern Style in Form & Function His watch of choice, which he has worn practically everyday for the past 10 years is Bulgaris Aluminium - a modern sporty looking watch launched in 1998...">Story

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pingtsaiMore on Bulgari Case-making: Polishing & Assembly After case pieces have been designed, milled and stamped, they move on to turning and polishing to get closer to that finished refined look. All the polishing is done by hand. Polished cases A small assortment of cases in different stages of finishing Final Assembly The polished cases then move on to final assembly and quality control. In this step the crystal gasket is put in place and the glass is installed...">Story

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pingtsaiBulgari Showcases New Berries Watches At the Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches The Rodeo Drive Festival of Watches kicked off its festivities yesterday at 6pm in the heart of Los Angele's ultra luxurious shopping district. An hour before, things were already bustling on the streets and sidewalks lining the upscale boutiques as anxious spectators took notice of the standing signs and hanging banners that marked the event details and participating stores. Technical personnel were busy setting up projection equipment ... ...">Story

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pingtsaiHow is a Block of Gold or Steel Transformed Into a Watch Case at Bulgari? Case construction is a technically precise operation involving milling, stamping, polishing and more. Each casing must be made to perfection and that must be repeated again and again. At Bulgari, this has to be for the numerous different models that are currently offered and each piece must be inspected along the way to ensure that the highest level of quality is reached. Milling & Stamping Depending on the part that is being made, .....">Story

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pingtsaiBulgari Ladies Diagono Chronographe An On the Wrist Review By Ping Tsai Bulgari Female Elegance Has a Sporty Side Bulgari’s Diagono collection of watches for men and women carry a tradition of incorporating stylishness and practicality in casual watch name “Diagono” which is derived from the Greek word meaning “competition”, agon, designates all of Bulgari’s sportier watches and can be easily distinguishable by their signature single lug feature. The men’s Diagono line is extensive without a doubt. But why ... ...">Story

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pingtsaiAlthough she isn't wearing a watch, it really didn't matter when I saw this image of Zhang Ziyi draped in some of Bulgari's finest jewels. I simply had to share this photo of the sexy actress looking so incredibly irresistible. Image from Bulgari The exquisite Serpenti pieces could not have found a more perfect model to wear them. Why do you think women look SO good in Bulgari? Please share your thoughts for all of us...">Story

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pingtsaiMaking Cases at Bulgari: What Does a Designer's Workstation Look Like? A window seat at work can be a highly coveted spot when you have a long day ahead of you. Deep in thought... The inception of all case production is likely to begin here, in the development office where the concept of a watch case is turned into working reality. In this crucial initial step, the ideas and drawings of the watch designers are digitally translated into designs that are physically capable of being produced...">Story

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pingtsaiCongratulations Heartbreaker! He wrote: “Bulgari is a world of excellence, where dreams come true. I mean that every proposal by Bulgari, from simple perfumes to princely jewels, from iconic leathers to up-to-date accessories, from charming hotels to masterpiece timepieces, strongly want to speak to women and men, telling them marvelous stories that everyone can live in their own life. For me, Bulgari is indeed a luxury brand that knows how to closely tickle a very large type of end-users, presenting them ... ...">Story

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pingtsaiBulgari Octo - Leather Strap or Metal Band? I have heard several people express fondness for the Bulgari Octo Watch, even people who are not fans of Bulgari watches to begin with. When I first saw the watch live while sipping a spritzer outdoor on a warm summer night in Rome, I remember thinking what an intelligently designed watch it was. A watch that looked just as beautiful photographed as it did in person, (well...almost), I envied my partner for the trip for being the one who could wear it better. It .....">Story

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pingtsaiBulgari Contest! Win a Double Watch Winder Valued at Over $100 Bulgari is a multi-faceted company with a broad array of products and now a growing portfolio of finely handcrafted timepieces. Their long standing history manages to celebrate elements that are classically beautiful and historically significant. Yet their vision is always far reaching. With every new release, they plant their roots deeper into high horologerie status...">Story

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