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With the holidays upon us, time is ticking to find the perfect gift for that special person in your life. As renowned for its watches as it is for its stunningly beautiful jewelry, Bulgari has plenty to offer year-round, especially when looking for a unique holiday gift. Sitting at the forefront of horology, with a balance of precious metals and record-breaking movements, Bulgari’s expansive offerings range from High Jewelry pieces like the Monete Catene Dual Time to the technical marvel of the Octo Finissimio Ultra, and beyond. But sometimes, the best choice is to go with the classics, and what better way to herald the holidays and ring in the New Year than with Bulgari Icons for him and her: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo in blue and the new bi-color Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas.

Robustly masculine yet sophisticated and refined, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo represents the brand’s unyielding push at the vanguard of contemporary watchmaking. The Finissimo collection has served as a record-setting platform, with eight different “World’s Thinnest” superlatives achieved across its storied past. The Octo Finissimo in blue is arguably the most classic execution of the watch. Measuring only 6.4mm thick with a 40mm diameter, the timepiece wears easily on any wrist and offers 100m of water resistance, with a highly angular, geometric design.

The narrow links and seamless closure of the fitted bracelet afford unrivaled comfort, while a sapphire caseback crystal shows off the impressively finished BVL138 Finissimo caliber, an automatic movement with a platinum micro-rotor and a 60-hour power reserve at 21,600 vph. The lacquered blue dial — made in-house — is rendered in a brilliant sunburst finish, and faceted rhodium-plated hands are complemented by slender baton and Arabic numerals with an offset small seconds. Just as ideal as the wearing experience, the dial offers uncompromised legibility without sacrificing aesthetics.

An effortlessly feminine design that is as stunning as it is novel, the Bulgari Serpenti is easily recognized for its serpentine form, which wraps delicately around the wrist. The new bi-color Bulgari Serpenti wraps its 18k yellow gold and stainless steel form around three times, with the 35mm head resting seductively at its end. While the body features alternating polished bands of yellow gold and steel, the head sees a polished yellow gold bezel set with 38 glittering diamonds, while the gold crown is capped with a rubellite cabochon. The dial is finished in a guilloché soleil pattern, radiating from its center, while time is displayed with gold hands and indices. Powered by Bulgari’s B033 Swiss quartz movement and featuring 30m of water resistance, the Bulgari Serpenti is an enchanting fusion of craftsmanship and elegance.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo and the Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas represent the mechanical prowess and timeless beauty of Bulgari watches. Alone, either makes a perfect gift, but together, they represent a balance of form, function, beauty, and brawn. Celebrating the holidays in style and luxury is easy with Bulgari, and the Octo Finissimo and Serpenti Tubogas make the decision easy. The Bulgari Octo Finissimo 103431 is priced at $13,300 USD, and the Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 103797 is priced at $19,900 USD. For more information, please visit the Bulgari website.