TEXT by Coco Yang ｜ TRANSLATION by Sherry Chen
放眼當代高級製錶界，正流動著一股繼往開來的創作能量，不僅承襲輝煌歷史的精妙工藝與卓絕美學，更勇於探索眾多未知畛域，藉由挑戰現況、碰撞花火與融匯矛盾，激盪出各自精彩的靈動生命，向現今斑斕多彩的蓬勃人文致敬，如百花齊放的時計變奏曲，引領著人們進入下一個精彩紀元。
In the contemporary world of haute horlogerie, there is a precedent flow of creativity. It inherits traditional craftsmanship and spectacular aesthetics over decades of splendid history. Through courageous explorations of numerous uncharted territories, haute horlogerie design sparks harmony in contradictions, inspiring dynamic creativity. As a blooming symphony, these timepieces pay tribute to the diverse contemporary culture, leading haute horlogerie to the next magnificent era.
手繪風華
為歡慶創立 140 週年，BVLGARI寶格麗為旗下 Octo Finissimo 經典系列書寫嶄新扉頁，沿襲義大利羅馬文化傳承知識的素描精神，生動自然的筆觸揭開了腕錶的潛在靈魂，遵循超凡的創作直覺，將手繪藝術和製錶工藝巧妙融於錶盤之上。以限量 280 只精鋼款及 70 只玫瑰金款，細膩展示微型自動盤機芯、擒縱裝置、錶橋、紅寶石與精緻細節，透過寶格麗腕錶產品設計執行總監 Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani 手繪的精密機械系統，展現隨性筆調卻不失大氣優雅。兩款材質為日常提供了多重選擇，搭載自製 BVL 138 機芯，直徑 40 毫米、厚度僅 6.4 毫米，藍寶石玻璃錶背鐫刻「EDIZIONE LIMITATA （限量款式）」及「1884 – 2024」字樣，紀念寶格麗 140 週年，賦予每只錶款超越時計的意義，向歷史傳承與頂尖工藝致敬。另一矚目焦點為 Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Sketch 系列同樣延續創新手法，以43 毫米拋光精鋼錶徑配載厚度僅 8.75 毫米的錶殼，纖薄之中優雅蘊藏 GMT 計時複雜功能，手繪草稿結合錶盤的主要元素與機芯背面，將經典 Tri-Compax 計時顯示與出現在 4 點和 5 點之間的擺輪、8 點鐘的標誌性導柱輪完美揉合，堪稱時間力學的藝術之作，全球限量發行 140 只。
Hand-sketched Elegance
To celebrate its 140th anniversary, BVLGARI commenced a new venture for its classic series, Octo Finissimo, a lineage to the culture of Rome in Italy. The line is dedicated to carrying forth the knowledge and spirit of watch drafting. Tracing along the exceptional intuitions of creativity, the Octo Finissimo series fuses art with technique on the dial, intended for the design to reveal the soul of the watch. With a limited 280 pieces in stainless steel and 70 pieces in rose gold, these timepieces delicately showcase the micro-rotor, escapement, bridges, rubies, and intricate details of the watches. Designed by Fabrizio Bunamassa Stigliani, the Product Creation Director of BVLGARI, the sketched mechanical movement exhibits a casual yet elegant flair. The two stainless steel and rose gold materials provide versatile choices for various occasions. They are equipped with an in-house BVL 138 caliber, and are measured 40mm in diameter and 6.4mm in slimness. The gorgeous sapphire crystal caseback is etched with “EDIZIONE LIMITA (Limited Edition),” and “1884-2024” to commemorate 140 years of BVLGARI, each timepiece are crafted to transcendent the meaning of time and to celebrate the heritage of top notch craftsmanship. Another highlight is the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Sketch, extending the innovative approach with a 43mm polished stainless steel case that measures a remarkably slim height of 8.75mm. Concealed elegantly in the delicate Chronograph GMT is the functional complication. The sketch fuses the main elements of the dial and the back of the movement, integrating the classic Tri-Compax chronograph sub-dial at the balance wheel between 4 and 5 o’clock, and the column wheel by 8 o’clock. The Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Sketch is a masterpiece of horological artistry, limited to 140 pieces worldwide.
致敬傳奇
家喻戶曉的美國漫畫角色史努比，有著充滿勇氣、喜愛天馬行空的逗趣性格，逾半世紀以來，牠始終是美國太空總署的「守護犬」，不僅代表太空任務的成功執行，亦象徵著危急時刻終將化險為夷的幸運星。1970 年，歐米茄榮獲美國太空總署頒發的「銀史努比獎章」，旨在表揚對人類太空探索作出的傑出貢獻，並致敬超霸腕錶在阿波羅 13 號任務中作為引領太空人安全返航的重要計時裝備，五十多年後的今日，歐米茄隆重呈獻「銀史努比獎章」50 週年紀念版腕錶，為黃金歷史再添佳話。靈感源自充滿傳奇色彩的第 4 代超霸系列計時腕錶風格，配備 42 毫米不鏽鋼錶殼與歐米茄 3861 同軸擒縱大師天文台認證機芯，銀錶盤以藍色 PVD 塗層處理尖角形時標和指針，九點鐘位置的藍色副錶盤呈現浮雕史努比銀徽章，藍色陶瓷 [ZrO2] 錶圈環上設有鮮明的白色琺瑯測速刻度，「數字 90 上圓點」則呼應該系列腕錶的璀璨過往。錶背的黑色鐫刻元素致敬了阿波羅 13 號任務及歐米茄的銀史努比獎章，而當計時功能啟用時，NASA 吉祥物史努比便會開始旋轉遨遊，體現動畫元素與製錶藝術之精巧融合，滿是細節的設計巧思著實令人耳目一新。
Tribute to the Legend
The beloved American comic character, Snoopy, known for his courageous and whimsical nature, has been the “guardian dog” of NASA for over half a century. It symbolizes successful space missions as well as the lucky charm that turns the tide from perilousness to safety. In 1970, OMEGA received a prestigious “Silver Snoopy Award,” from NASA, honoring its outstanding contributions to human space exploration, as well as to the crucial equipment of OMEGA Speedmaster in guiding the Apollo 13 crew to return safely to Earth. Now, fifty years later, OMEGA proudly presents the “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th-anniversary commemorative watch, again crafting an indelible moment in history. The watch is inspired by the legendary 4th generation of the Speedmaster series. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case powered by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861, which has achieved Master Chronometer certification. The silver dial is designed with blue PVD angle-shaped hour markers and hands, with a blue sub-dial at 9 o’clock displaying an etched silver Snoopy emblem. More subtle designs of the blue ceramic [ZrO2] bezel ring, the sharp white enamel tachymeter scale, and the dot over ninety are details to celebrate the Speedmaster’s history. The caseback black engraved element pays tribute to the Apollo 13 mission and the OMEGA Silver Snoopy Award. When the chronograph function is activated, the NASA mascot Snoopy begins to take his trip around the moon, showcasing the intricate fusion of animation elements and Horlogerie artistry. The meticulously designed and innovative details undoubtedly make a captivating timepiece.
天生敢為
粉色絕非芭比專屬，跳脫甜美框架，其鮮豔大膽的顏色蘊含著自信、活力與歡愉的生活態度，如此精神也體現於男性腕錶之上，傳遞著不侷限規則、不滿足現況的敢為宣言。帝舵表攜手周杰倫為碧灣計時型腕錶共同創作出一款特別粉色錶面，以獨特「杰倫粉」碰撞出天生無畏的最佳詮釋，正與帝舵表力求打破常規的品牌 DNA 相互輝映，造就一枚非人人能駕馭且獨樹一幟的存在。一如 Black Bay 系列其他錶款，Black Bay Chrono 忠實延續該系列的經典美學特色，保留了自 1969 年以來即成為帝舵潛水腕錶標誌的著名「雪花」指針，搭配粉紅色圓拱形錶面及兩個內凹式黑色副計時盤，視覺對比鮮明，搭載性能出眾的帝舵表自動上鏈機芯 MT5813 型，並配備導柱輪以及垂直計時離合輪裝置，彰顯傳統美學與當代製錶工藝之卓越，更融入新復古主義設計風格，使佩戴者能兼容愜意日常與時髦風範，為此款特殊的 Black Bay Chrono 腕錶，映現了只為「少數」而生的極其珍稀價值。
Innately Daring
The color pink is not exclusive to Barbie. TUDOR’s new men’s watch breaks free from the stereotype of sweetness; its vibrant and bold colors convey a confident, energetic, and joyful attitude toward life. It declares an attitude of not conforming to regulations and being unsatisfied with the status quo. TUDOR collaborated with Jay Chou to create a special pink dial for the Black Bay Chrono watch, blending the unique “Jay Chou Pink” to reiterate the concept of fearlessness. This collaboration aligns with TUDOR’s brand DNA of challenging conventions, creating an exceptional timepiece that not anyone can pull off. Similar to other Black Bay series, the Black Bay Chrono model continues its classic aesthetics, retaining the famous “snowflake” hands that have been a brand signature of TUDOR divers’ watches since 1969. It features a pink domed dial and two hollowed sub-counters in contrasting colors, equipped with the high-performance TUDOR Chronograph Calibre MT5813, a column wheel, and a vertical clutch to showcase the excellence of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship artistry. It is also crafted with retro-modern designs to be versatilely worn for leisure and for trendy looks. This black Bay Chrono wristwatch reflects the value of crafting for scarcity.
