Think Bvlgari, think baubles, think bold, think beautiful. For LVMH Watch Week 2026, the Maison has revived its signature models in striking new avatars, including Monete, Tubogas, Serpenti, and Lvcea. Each is breathtaking in its own right, but the one timepiece that struck a chord, not for colorful effervescence but for impact through subtlety, is the Maglia Milanese Monete, crafted in rose gold using the traditional art of Milanese mesh. For Bvlgari lovers, it feels like a breath of fresh air. The brand taps into its roots to deliver something modern yet steeped in tradition, and the result is a crisp showcase of craftsmanship. The Maglia Milanese Monete also captures Bvlgari’s dual identity beautifully, part Roman goldsmith, part Swiss watchmaker. But before we get into mechanics, it deserves to be appreciated simply as what it is, a gorgeous creation.
To understand why this watch feels so “Bvlgari,” it helps to know what Monete represents. The house has long turned ancient coins into jewelry and timepieces, treating history not as a reference point, but as a centerpiece, with each coin bringing its own patina, provenance, and sense of rarity. Free of labels and purpose, the Maglia Milanese Monete is a fabulously executed secret watch, concealing its time-telling abilities beneath an authentic ancient coin dated 198–297 AD, depicting Emperor Caracalla, the Roman ruler remembered for granting citizenship to almost all free people across the empire.
Speaking of firsts, this is also a first for Bvlgari, the Maglia Milanese Monete explores the traditional art of Milanese mesh. Unlike conventional link bracelets, Milanese mesh is made from fine interlaced metal threads, prized for its fluid drape, comfort, and that almost textile-like way it wraps the wrist. You would never guess it is a debut, and that’s the point. The technique looks effortless. Understated yet quietly charming, the rose-gold Monete secret watch comes with a matching Milanese mesh bracelet. It sits sinuously on the wrist, allowing interlaced gold threads to sheath the skin with a softness that feels almost like fabric.
Powering the Maglia Milanese Monete is the Piccolissimo BVP100, with a diameter of 13.50 mm, a thickness of 2.50 mm, and a weight of 1.9 g, essentially a movement so small it disappears into the design. Comprising 102 components, the rose-gold case is set with brilliant-cut diamonds (0.50 ct) and a silver Monete. Inside, the dial features white mother-of-pearl with 12 diamond hour markers, rose gold-plated hands, and an overall elegance that leans classic rather than flashy. For the modern-day czarina who doesn’t wear a crown, the Maglia Milanese Monete is the perfect replacement, not on the head, but on the wrist.
