Bulgari
Serpenti 101910

No, the tubogas bracelet is integrated into the case and doesn't feature standard lugs. A normal strap won't attach. That's why I always propose a bespoke solution built directly onto the watch in the atelier, one that dialogues with the original case geometry without altering it.

We work exclusively at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, by appointment only. I take measurements directly from your case, tracing the path the strap must follow. It's sartorial work: every detail is built onto the watch you've brought with you.

I prefer Mississippi alligator or Barenia. The Serpenti has a sensual, almost sculptural geometry: the leather must move with the case, not fight it. Alligator follows the curves naturally without stiffness; Barenia ages with a warm patina that amplifies the elegant character of the piece.

With daily wear, 4 to 6 years before serious reconditioning becomes necessary. It depends on how you treat it: avoid prolonged baths and humidity. Quality leather ages beautifully, developing a patina that tells the story of use. After years, you often decide on a new strap not out of necessity, but because you want a different texture.

No, the caseback is solid. It's Bulgari's choice: the true spectacle of this watch lies in the case and the tubogas that wraps around it, not inside. The movement is solid, but the design remains the absolute protagonist.