A surprise collaboration between fine watchmaking and racing games | BVLGARI Aluminum x Gran Turismo Special Edition

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A surprise collaboration between fine watchmaking and racing games | BVLGARI Aluminum x Gran Turismo Special Edition BVLGARI Aluminum has always shown itself to be fashionable, sporty and innovative, and the special editions it has joined have also given this watch series different personalities. For example, the special editions previously jointly created with DUCATI injected passion for motorcycles. This time, BVLGARI cooperated with the popular racing game “Gran Turismo” to not only launch two new BVLGARI Aluminum x Gran Turismo 2023 special edition watches, but also created a BVLGARI Aluminum Vision GT concept supercar specifically for the game. , writing a new chapter of cross-border cooperation that combines reality and reality. fake watch for sale

When BVLGARI Aluminum was launched in 1998, it was eye-catching with its innovative combination of aluminum alloy and rubber. This material combination was actually inspired by cars, so this series has been associated with cars for a long time. This time, BVLGARI took advantage of the “Gran Turismo World Series Barcelona World Finals” to launch two BVLGARI Aluminum special editions created in cooperation with the “Gran Turismo Sports Car Romantic Journey” game, which is even more surprising.

The newly launched BVLGARI Aluminum x Gran Turismo 2023 special edition watches are available in carbon gray and yellow models, both with bright and eye-catching yellow as the theme color. The former has a matte carbon gray dial with black sub-dials, yellow hour markers and numbers; the latter The model features an all-yellow dial and details, paired with black sub-dials. The design of the dial is inspired by the dashboard of the legendary Italian Gran Turismo sports car in the 1990s. It is combined with a lightweight aluminum alloy case, a black rubber bezel engraved with BVLGARI, an aluminum alloy link and a rubber strap. The whole thing is full of bold and tough enthusiasm. Racing glamour. jacob and co astronomia

The crown and bottom cover are specially made of extremely strong high-tech lightweight titanium, coupled with black DLC diamond-like carbon high wear-resistant coating, and engraved with the Vision GT 10th anniversary logo. It is worth mentioning that the two special editions launched this time are the first watches to include a tachymeter design since the BVLGARI Aluminum series was re-released in 2020, paying tribute to speed and passion. The watch is equipped with the B381 self-winding chronograph movement designed, developed and produced by the BVLGARI watch factory, which can accurately record exciting events where every second counts.

2023 coincides with the tenth anniversary of the Vision GT concept car project. In addition to releasing the above two new watches, BVLGARI also brings the first super concept car in history designed by a watch brand specifically for the game “Gran Turismo”. Aluminum Vision GT. On the stage of this World Finals, BVLGARI will display the full-scale prototype of this ultra-realistic virtual racing car for the first time. Perhaps in the near future, everyone will have the opportunity to see it racing on a real track.

The concept car continues the distinctive features of the BVLGARI Aluminum x Gran Turismo special edition watch from its shape to materials, including the sharp curves of the cockpit and wheel rims, echoing the articulated strap embedded in the case and metal parts; the car body echoes The case is made of brushed aluminum alloy, while the lower half of the body and parts are made of carbon, with black rubber protecting the exposed areas. Entering the car, you can also see the further intersection and collision of colors and materials, showing aluminum alloy, black rubber, carbon gray suede and bright yellow elements to form a light and dark contrast. The dashboard is also similar to the dial of the special edition watch, using yellow to highlight the bold charm. The design seems to embed the BVLGARI Aluminum watch into the cockpit. copy richard mille watches

This concept car was designed by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, executive director of product design at BVLGARI, and Fabio Filippini, founder and executive director of automotive design company ACCAEFFE Ltd. It plays with BVLGARI’s DNA in different ways. Collectors who purchase the BVLGARI Aluminum x Gran Turismo special edition watch will receive an exclusive code and can drive a BVLGARI supercar in the game and enjoy the thrill of racing. mb&f watches replica