The story behind this Bvlgari Diagono Aluminium
The House of Bvlgari shook up the codes of sports watchmaking in the late nineties with a bold and resolutely innovative line. The Diagono Aluminium collection embodies this unexpected aesthetic breakthrough, combining raw industrial metal and rubber on a luxury watch for the first time. This architectural approach propels the Italian brand into a new era of contemporary watch design. The automatic chronograph reference AC 38 TA is perfectly in line with this avant-garde approach. This timepiece has rapidly become an urban icon, highly prized by lovers of clean lines and singular materials. Its sleek appearance and exceptional comfort on the wrist make it an essential standard in the luxury pre-owned watch market. The use of aluminum offers surprising lightness, while the imposing bezel strongly asserts the Manufacture's visual identity.
Case, caliber and bracelet of this Diagono Aluminium
The case offers a 38 mm diameter with ideal proportions to dress the wrist with elegance. Its atypical construction is based on an ultralight aluminum main body coupled with a titanium caseback, a metal renowned for its robustness and hypoallergenic properties. The luminous silver panda-type dial features three black counters dedicated to chronograph functions and small seconds to ensure absolute legibility. The date appears discreetly in a window at 4:30. The entire face of the watch is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and encircled by the famous black rubber bezel stamped with the brand's double name. This precision mechanism is driven by a Swiss-made self-winding chronograph movement, structured around a robust caliber with a Dubois-Dépraz module. This heart beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and guarantees a power reserve of 42 hours. The watch is worn on its emblematic black rubber strap, cleverly articulated by cylindrical aluminum hinges, and secured by means of a pin buckle fashioned in the same metal.
Why this Bvlgari watch
The acquisition of this chronograph represents a great opportunity for watch enthusiasts looking for a strong design. The models of this first generation are no longer available in the official catalog, and their characteristic aesthetic of the early two-thousandths is enjoying a marked revival among collectors. This specific variation with its two-tone dial offers a perfect balance between sporty dynamism and urban refinement. Turning to The Swiss Collector allows you to purchase this iconic timepiece with total serenity, while benefiting from an attractive price positioning compared to contemporary creations. It's a desirable gateway into the world of fine watchmaking.
Delivered contents and condition
This timepiece is delivered with its original Bvlgari-signed box and counter-box. It is in very good condition. The aluminum case and titanium caseback show the slight micro-scratches inherent to the nature of these materials when worn. The rubber strap remains supple and solid. An aesthetic refresh or delicate polishing of the metal elements can be carried out by our watchmakers on request to revive the shine of the alloy.
Warranty and delivery
This timepiece benefits from a 24-month The Swiss Collector mechanical warranty. To ensure a smooth buying experience, this watch can be picked up in person at one of our many points of sale in Switzerland. Home shipment is also available via a fully secure, tracked and insured shipment up to the value of the piece.
* Very good condition - watch already worn and polished. Slight signs of external wear. Case and bracelet in excellent overall condition.
