Bulgari: Beyond Time

Explore the definitive book on Bulgari's enduring connection with horology in "Bulgari: Beyond Time." This comprehensive work offers a sweeping view of over a century of Swiss-Italian watchmaking achievements by Bulgari, featuring a wealth of original images and insightful conversations with the company's top experts.

This holistic exploration of the art of timekeeping delves into Bulgari's rich history, its vibrant present, and its forward-looking future. It amplifies a chorus of voices that underscore the driving force behind Bulgari's distinctive watch collections—High-Jewelry, Serpenti, Bvlgari Bvlgari, Octo, and Grandes Complications. Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin aptly describes this motivation as "giving form to emotion, especially when this emotion confronts time." Antoine Pin, the managing director of Bulgari watches, further emphasizes that Bulgari's products carry emotions and meanings that extend from their creators to those who experience them. A Bulgari watch offers more than just the time; it unravels a microcosm of intricate movement, transcending the mere measurement of hours and minutes.

Intertwining the narrative, both historically and emotionally, are enlightening essays by renowned figures whose personal achievements align with the essence of each watch collection. Rahul Kadakia, the illustrious jewelry auctioneer at Christie's, delves into the world of gems. Performance art sensation Marina Abramović shares her insights on serpents. Italian actor, screenwriter, and director Alessandro Gassmann reflects on Rome, while nine-time Olympic gold-medalist track-and-field athlete Carl Lewis provides perspective on breaking records. Award-winning conductor Lorenzo Viotti guides us through the intricate musical moments of a watch's journey.

The narrative culminates in a stimulating conversation moderated by noted futurist Adam Steel. The participants, including industrial designer Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Antoine Pin, and Jean-Christophe Babin, invite readers to envision the future of watchmaking and its emotional connections across centuries and traditions, both on Earth and beyond. Bulgari's vision encompasses forging new emotional bonds between generations of human achievement and the timeless art of watchmaking, extending into the boundless possibilities of tomorrow.

John Goldberger, known by his real name Auro Montanari, is recognized as one of the world's foremost experts in vintage-watch collecting. He has authored, produced, and curated several highly praised books on horology, including "100 Superlative Rolex Watches," "Patek Philippe Steel Watches," "Longines Watches," "Omega Watches," and "Time to Race: Watches and Speed—Stories of Men and Machines." Goldberger actively contributes to the Cultural Council of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie and serves on the board of advisers for Phillips auction house.

For over three decades, Fabienne Reybaud has been a respected editor specializing in the luxury industry. She served as the head of the jewelry and watches department at the French daily newspaper Le Figaro for twenty-five years before becoming an independent journalist. Reybaud now contributes to leading national publications such as Paris Match and Numéro. She has authored several books, including "Watches: The Ultimate Guide," "Chanel: Jewelry and Watches," "Jewelry Guide: The Ultimate Compendium," "Tambour by Louis Vuitton," and "Rolex: The Impossible Collection."

Robin Swithinbank is a versatile writer, journalist, editor, broadcaster, and consultant with a strong focus on the luxury watch sector. His journalism career began in 2003, and he later founded and served as the editor of the high-end men's lifestyle publication The Jackal. Swithinbank is a frequent contributor to respected publications like The New York Times, Financial Times, GQ, Esquire, Vanity Fair, and Robb Report. He also holds the position of contributing watch editor at Harrods. He is recognized as one of the prominent international voices covering the luxury industry and has participated in panels and podcasts. In 2022, he was a jury member of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

Adam Steel holds the role of strategic foresight editor at the Future Laboratory, a renowned global future consultancy. Over the past decade, Steel has been at the forefront of trend forecasting for leading organizations, shaping global media campaigns, delivering keynote presentations, and informing brands' internal strategies. Steel crafts narratives that bridge the present realities with the possibilities of the future. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Guardian, The Telegraph, The New Yorker, The Times, and Harper's Bazaar.

Assouline, the pioneering luxury brand on culture, was founded in 1994 in Paris by Prosper and Martine Assouline. Their vision was to create visually stunning books with compelling narratives in a contemporary style. Today, with a passion for knowledge, culture, and travel, the Assoulines have expanded their collection to include over 1,700 titles across three main collections, special editions, and unique library accessories. This impressive oeuvre has been a source of inspiration to many over the last quarter of a century. With boutiques in prominent locations worldwide, the brand has established a global network. In addition, Assouline now offers a curated library service, collaborating with clients to create bespoke, one-of-a-kind libraries