Smaller watches are making it big: Bulgari, Omega and others follow Queen Elizabeth’s lead
Discover the allure of smaller dials, from Bulgari’s Serpenti to Omega’s Aqua Terra, blending elegance with high horology precision
At LVMH Watch Week in January 2025, Bulgari unveiled the BVS100 Lady Solotempo movement – the result of three years of research. The automatic movement’s oscillating mass is decorated with the Bulgari logo and snake scale patterns, which makes sense for the collection it was released for: the Serpenti, with slithering snake designs enhanced by sparkling diamonds.
What is most notable are its dimensions – a 19mm diameter and 3.9mm height – making it a viable option for other creations that require a smaller movement and size comparable to the Serpenti it was released in. The piece draws attention to a trend seen in the last few years of watchmaking, where brands are releasing smaller movements to increase design options for smaller wrists.
