Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 103818 - Double Coil - Anthracite Dial & Diamond-Set Bezel - Like-New Condition

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 103818 – Double Coil – Anthracite Dial & Diamond-Set Bezel – Like-New Condition Few watch or jewellery designs manage to unite aesthetic identity and artisanal technique as clearly as the Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas. The Serpenti collection made its debut in 1948, when Bulgari reinterpreted the ancient serpent motif — a symbol long associated with wisdom, renewal, and vitality — into a wristwatch whose body coils around the wrist, seamlessly merging watchmaking with high jewellery craftsmanship. At the heart of this design lies the *Tubogas* technique — a construction method inspired by industrial gas pipes. In Bulgari’s adaptation, two long strips of metal with raised edges are tightly wound around a rigid core, such as wood or copper, causing the edges to interlock. Once the process is complete, the core is removed or dissolved, leaving behind a continuous, seamless, and highly flexible tubular bracelet — all without soldering. The result is a bracelet of extraordinary suppleness and comfort that maintains the sculptural, serpent-like coil that embraces the wrist. Over the decades, the Serpenti Tubogas has evolved from the simpler gold bracelet-watches of the 1940s into increasingly sophisticated expressions. By the 1950s and 1960s, the design matured into more articulated serpent-inspired forms: the watch case began to resemble a stylised snake head, often adorned with gemstones, while the Tubogas coils became more refined and sometimes embellished with enamel or precious stones, symbolising Bulgari’s mastery of jewellery artistry. The present example stands as an outstanding 2025 interpretation of this legendary design. Presented in the double-coil configuration, it is crafted entirely from stainless steel and features an anthracite sunburst dial framed by a diamond-set bezel — an elegant combination that enhances the watch’s jewellery-like presence. Offered as a full set, including its Italian warranty dated November 2025, this remarkably young timepiece has been preserved in like-new condition, exemplifying the enduring allure and modern evolution of Bulgari’s most iconic creation.