Bulgari

In a recent effort to preserve consistency in Bulgari related discussions throughout the PuristSPro website, AT posed an inquiry to Bulgari regarding the spelling and use of the company name, whether it should be Bulgari or Bvlgari. They directed us to us...  

. . . and after giving it some thought, there's not a single watch on my wish list that has a prominently placed logo on the case or bezel. Curiously, there are at least a few designs without an obviously visible logo that I find compelling. This is one o... 

I suppose Art. I am however curious about what exactly is on your "wish list". Hope you'll share at the next get-together.

Very thought-provoking, Ping. Bulgari has a right to be proud of its heritage and accomplishments in the world of luxury goods. I don't think anyone would deny that their success is proof enough that they've made some good choices about their products. Ho... 

Hi Daos, u brought up an interesting point to consider in ur paragraph: should bulgari abandon its proud design succumb to popular demand!? In essence, those BVLGARIs r exactly what "embracing one's own heritage and channeling the themes into a design" at... 

The logo along with the jewelry capture that Greek/Roman essence and style better than any other brand out there. And that in itself is beautiful no doubt.

...and I don't think those pieces should be completely abandoned. I just would like to see Bulgari present some other takes on their design heritage. We'll have to see what the future holds for them. I'm certainly interested in what will come to pass! Che... 

Hi Daos, ur arguments are rational and absolutely valid from marketing/business POV i was merely intrigued of how WIS r predetermined with the notion of brand name. If those BVLGARIs were meaningless symbols and we judge purely on its asymmetry, execution... 

I can't speak for other watch geeks and their preconceived notions of Bulgari, but I'm keeping an open mind. Cheers, Daos

I happen to agree with you on the suggestions for attracting more of the WIS crowd. I think the acquisition of DR/GG can prove to be a good first step in exploring these possibilities. They might perhaps gain a better understanding from these brands, what... 

If it's done in a creative and discreet way, like on the case of the Louis Vuitton watches, I would and I did. But the way Bulgari does it, twice on front of the bezel, is too vulgar for me. I am glad that there are also Bulgari watches, without logos eng...  

I like the way LV placed theirs along the side of the case so it isn't readily visible at first glance, similar to the PPro ABR. Thank you for sharing the picture.

Back in the 80s things have been different - fashion, hairstyle, design, ... When Bulgari started with watches I think they did a good job: A classics which is still wearable and somehow "cool". Yes, most of them with a quartz movement, but hey 80s The ne...  

Love the Scuba SD38, the semi-circular cutouts on the bezel are an interesting feature. The double logo doesn't stand out as much in the matte black stainless steel. Is that PVD? Thank you so much for sharing your points of Bulgari fondness with all of us... 

I have no idea what they used for in 1997. Sorry.

Its quite exciting to learn that bit of history and see how these models evolved over time. one thing for sure is these bulgari has strong styles THx for sharing, Ed~

Hi Oliver, Thanks for sharing your pics of the Scuba 38. Which strap do you wear most, the rubber or leather? And do you change the strap yourself? Regards, ED-209

and Yes, I do it myself. Oliver

Bulgari is another example of a company (and watches) that evoke strong emotions in both directions. Just as we bristle over internet posts with capitals, my first response to BVLGARI BVLGARI is “stop SHOUTING at me”. But I prefer my watches a bit more un... 

I think you will find yourself in the company here of many who share your exact senitments. Bulgari has a lot riding on the merger. Sometimes, great risks need to be taken in order to produce great results. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

AndrewD, The current Mrs MTF and I share a BVLGARI or two. Actually, it was my Rettangolo that, mysteriously, migrated to her watch box (!) I don't get to share her BVLGARI stuff.......I'd look odd wearing them anyway. I just wanted to point out that when... 

Hi Melvyn, The ‘web-shouting’ observation is an interesting one. It hadn’t entered my mind that capitalisation prior to the 1990’s might have meant something different to what it does today.* That’s probably an interesting question for the BL Forum. Perso... 

for McDonalds burgers.......not just any sandwich....but a Big McD sandwich! BVLGARI did not mean to be subtle....the roman capitalisation is 'required' to represent the company logo as a Roman brand. Mr Genta decided to play on the logo by saying it twic... 

Hi Andrew, I agree with your thoughts about DR/GG. There is a huge opportunity for Bulgari to diversify their product line. We'll have to see what happens in the next few years. And interesting point about the shouting with the logo. I never thought of it... 

Hi Ed, Congratulations on this new Forum. While it might be more “ subtle if the logo was placed on the side of the case”, this is not what Bulgari is about. What I would prefer is that the watch lines are diversified. There is a place for the... 

Thanks Ping for clarifying the use of the "u" or the "V" in the Bulgari name. I've always wondered what is the appropriate term and the historical significance of it. This is a very thought provoking topic. Should the Bulgari watches have the logo display... 

I absolutely agree that the best way Bulgari can maximize their profit and market share is to preserve their heritage as well as explore new territory. Whether they will be successful or not at the feat remains to be seen. I certainly think they are on th... 

Thanks Ping, I was wondering for a while why it is BVLGARI vs Bulgari and your explanation makes sense. Mystery solved! -MW

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To me, the bvlgari-bvlgari bezel is what got me interested in watches in the first place. I fell in love with them and have owned 4 bvlgari pieces with the double logo bezel (my first bvlgari was a Diagono aluminium 38mm) Good thing about bulgari's collec... 

Hi Faisal, Really looking forward to see your pics and your thoughts on the Aria. I think the GMT 3 time zones is a pretty cool concept and I'm interested in learning how it functions. Do you find it easy to read each time zone? Hope you can start a new t... 

Hi Ed, The Aria is one of the best watches I've ever owned, both in terms of aesthetics and function. It is really beautifully finished. It is sooo easy to read all 3 time zones. And I get lots of compliments. I will post pics as soon as I get my new came... 

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I would like to add some notes regarding the use of the letter "V" instead of "U". You have correctly written that the "V" in the Bulgari logo is only used when it is written in all caps, as that is the classical Roman type. In fact, first of all, the arc... 

Thanks for that background information. Very interesting and much appreciated. I wonder why, then, that they use BVLGARI as a logo, but refer to the company as "Bulgari". Would it be sensible to have consistency and just refer to themselves as "BVLGARI"? ... 

Hi Andrew, I too was intrigued by that when i got interested in bulgari timepieces and what i found was the aggregated of what Ping & Hear349 stated: The company originated in Greece was "bulgari", then they moved & opened shop in Rome where in old Latin ... 

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Hi Andrew The real name is BOULGARIS and was a greek familly befor they move to Italy And the V to replace the U was decided By Sotirio (founder) before his death