Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 103149 - Double Coil - White Dial and Diamond-Set Bezel - Steel and 18K Rose Gold- Full Set

Few watch or jewellery designs achieve such perfect harmony between aesthetic identity and artisanal technique as the Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas. The Serpenti collection made its debut in 1948, when Bulgari reimagined the ancient serpent motif — long a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and vitality — as a wristwatch whose body coils gracefully around the wrist, seamlessly merging high jewellery craftsmanship with watchmaking expertise. At the heart of this design lies the Tubogas technique, an ingenious 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, causing the edges to interlock perfectly. Once complete, the core is removed or dissolved, leaving behind a continuous, seamless, and highly flexible tubular bracelet, achieved without soldering. The result is a bracelet of extraordinary suppleness and comfort, retaining the sculptural, serpent-like coil that elegantly embraces the wrist. Over the decades, the Serpenti Tubogas has evolved from the simpler gold bracelet-watches of the 1940s into increasingly sophisticated interpretations. By the 1950s and 1960s, the design matured into more articulated serpent-inspired forms, with the case taking on the stylised appearance of a snake's head, often adorned with gemstones, while the Tubogas coils became finer and occasionally enhanced with enamel or precious stones, a testament to Bulgari's mastery of jewellery artistry. The present example represents a refined contemporary interpretation of this legendary design. Featuring a double-coil configuration, it is crafted in Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold, complemented by a white sunburst dial framed by a diamond-set bezel. This elegant combination amplifies the watch's jewellery-like presence while preserving everyday wearability. Offered as a full set, including its original Box and Italian warranty in blank, this remarkably youthful timepiece has been preserved in excellent condition, exemplifying both the enduring allure and modern evolution of Bulgari's most iconic creation.