Bvlgari Commedia dell'Arte exclusive limited edition watch

The complex functions and craftsmanship give the works a vivid life, transcend the wisdom of traditional watchmaking, and create a purely poetic mood. Commedia dell \ 'Arte is inspired by the Italian theater tradition, with vivid playwright characters on each dial, with the most famous character images of Brighella, Pulcinella, Pantalone, Columbine and Harlequin taking center stage on the dial. When the church's spring-fed repeater function was activated, the five figures rejuvenated in the high-end, 16th-century Italian palace-style décor. Depending on the scene, approximately 5 to 7 active components in the watch are activated, allowing the person to act accordingly. BVLGAR I Bvlgari Commedia dell 'Arte series launched a total of three watches, the limited production of eight, each one can be called a real masterpiece of art.

Only a small number of watchmakers can create these stunning watch for the world, and BVLGARI Bulgari is one of them. For them, this is the constant pursuit of excellence. In the perfect design of the double hammer, three hammer and four hammer mechanism, BVLGARI Bvlgari Commedia dell \ 'Arte series again for the world presents double hammer church spring-style three repeater mechanism. The gong is unique in that it is longer than a standard gong: the wire is wound twice within the watch case instead of just once, which produces a louder sound and enhances the resonance effect of the mechanism.

Timekeeping device to give people vitality

Despite the fascination of the timepieler, the Commedia dell 'Arte series also showcased a more elaborate watchmaking process. The combination of sound and animation infused freshness into every complex scene on three different dials. The gong device rings at different tones, announcing "hour", "hour" and "minute", each time a different character on the dial is activated. Brighella, Pulcinella, Harlequin, Pantalone, and Columbine, the five main characters in Commedia dell'Arte perform vividly on three dials: on these vibrant and wonderful arenas, they play instruments and enjoy singing like a game Well-designed ballet.

While the chime rings, center figure Brighella, Harlequin, or Pulcinella will move his left arm one after the other in turn to start counterclockwise. The multi-component movements of feet, arms, chest and first class make the scene colorful and vibrant with the mechanical movement of modern robots creating an extraordinary unique art show of the 16th century Italian palace in Venice, Naples or Bologna.

Precision mechanism and dial

The mechanics of this masterpiece are undoubtedly extremely complex, while the dials of different scenes are similarly delicate. These scenes are crafted in 18k gold discs, combining a wide range of watchmaking: painted enamel, engraving and engraving. These three poetic scenes depict the three cities of Venice, Naples and Bologna, paying tribute to the tradition of the now obsolete automation. Their complexity matched the complexity of the movement that infused them with the BVLGARI BVL618, a handcrafted BVLGARI movement. In addition to the automatic device, the watch also includes the church spring-fed triple repeater function and the 6 o'clock position instantaneous jump display function.

This sophisticated mechanism is housed in a case constructed of 18K white gold and Magsonic alloy. Magsonic alloy is a special alloy that optimizes watch resonance. Time switch at 10 o'clock position. The case of the three watches is engraved with the name of the central figure on the dial at 6 o'clock: Harlequin, Pulcinella or Brighella. Each of the Commedia dell \ 'Arte series is limited to eight in number.

The watch box of each watch is also matched with masks of the corresponding characters: Harlequin, Pulcinella or Brighella. The mask is based on the traditional techniques used during the period of improvisational comedy and is crafted by Venetian artisans with leather. The three watch numbers 1 will include masks in all three roles.

Commedia dell 'Arte dial the complexity of rare

Inspired by improvised comedies, the dial of each scene is a work of art in itself, crafted by sophisticated craftsmanship from the Ateliers Vaucher studio in Geneva. Carving is the first artistic step, and this process requires extreme patience. After the scene has been magnified five times for simulation, the artist uses 18k yellow gold to start shaping the actual size of the scene in the scene. The application of engraving and wrong-looking painting realizes the effect of contour, depth and volume. Each dial has four levels, followed by the central figure, applique side figures, foreground decoration and background decoration.

People's movements show high-precision technology. The joints that drive the movement of the person are hidden, for example, through the arm below the chest of the person. Engravers use about 15 different tools to create this complex stage, giving people a vivid expression. Similarly, the moving figure is fixed on the dial in a clever way, with the bottom fixed by legs or fulcrums. The timepiece floats on the dial without touching the dial part between the 7 o'clock position and the 11 o'clock position.

After patience and exquisite carving, the micro-graffiti artists began to show their talents. The artist must have a superb sense of art and a complete grasp of the craft. The artist needs to use more than a dozen basic colors and spend three to five weeks to complete the scene. In addition to grasping the tiny dimensions of the scene, the artist needs to be extremely careful about the painting - either directly on the golden disc or on the character itself - the micrographer has to deal with the precious metal sculpting in the engraving process, And use the color to depict the interlacing of light, shadows and transparencies, and choose complementary shades for different parts.

During this process, the dial will be placed in the oven for one hour, the temperature is maintained at 80 ° C, repeated 30 to 50 times, until completed. Complex dials like Commedia dell \ 'Arte require a wealth of experience. The master in charge of the project admitted that in her 35-year career, she had never produced a dial with so many details.

Impromptu comedy mask

Impromptu comedies were born in the second half of the 16th century, when the drama were to comply with the standards of classicism, elegance and rigor, but improvisation comedy is contrary to these values, the opposite is gradually becoming popular.

This theater genre is inspired by Carnival and its predecessor, the erudite comedy pioneered by Angelo Beolco. He incorporated dance and music into the theater and created dramatic productions for the Venice Carnival.

These works have access to all walks of life. Language is no longer an obstacle, as the genre blends comedic, character and stereotypes, typical jokes, stunts, masks, large body movements, improvisation and clownism.

This particular Italian tradition then spread throughout Europe, affecting many of the prominent writers of the time as well as operas, acrobatics and contemporary musical comedies. Improvisation plays a central role in improvisational comedies, allowing actors to adjust their plays and performances to suit every new audience. The performance is usually on a temporary stage set up on the street. This dramatic form has swept the whole of Europe, such as the Italian Comedy Association in Paris.

Masks are an important, traditional part of improvisational comedies. In addition to helping to identify personas, they also limit the actor's field of vision, forcing the actor to turn his head. Only comedies wear masks. A mask made of brown or black leather covers the entire face of the actor, revealing only the lips and chin.

Often, specific actors wear certain masks. Some actors have been performing until later years, eventually with the role of branded leave. When GDBiancolelli died in Paris, people have rumors that the harlequin had died. The characters and the people they play are already integrated.

Mask for each character

The protagonists of improvised comedies wear specific masks of the characters they play. Brighella is a friendly servant who is very talkative about the local dialect of Bergamo, a city in northern Italy. He is cunning and intelligent, creative and tactful. Brighella's crafty, his role in improvisational comedies is ideological: contrary to the older roles, these older characters are often guilty of constricting the path of happiness for young couples. Brighella is one of the most complex characters in improvisational comedies, and actors must perform both acrobatics and guitar.

Pulcinella is a mysterious servant. This character is most popular in improvisational comedies and reflects all the contradictory features of the Nevada mass environment: merchants and gardeners, artists, soldiers or thieves. Pulcinella embodies many aspects of Naples as a whole.

Harlequin represents a generous and kind servant. He retains the simplicity of the farmers in Bergamo and is ready for a great meal, but he often uses sticks to beat other people. Harlequin nature is happy and straightforward, but can become cunning as the situation changes.

Pantalone is a rich old businessman, speaking a Venetian dialect. Pantalone represents the classic image of Venetian merchants who created countless fortunes for the city from the 12th to the 14th centuries. This respected celebrity has business all over the world. He is still sometimes plotted by his servant. Despite his advanced age, he still does not want to miss any chance of pursuing young women. Pantalone also has a very lovable, user-friendly side.

Happy servant Columbine is an honest, hardworking, and even temper young peasant girl. Over time, she evolved into an elegant, romantic maid who was creative and ready to help her owner out of a sentimental plot.

The dialect spoken by each character plays an important role in improvisation comedy. These dialects indicate where the character comes from, making the character funny and increasing the character's personality. Another important feature of improvisation comedy is its social nature. It is one of the most important principles of comedies that the characters on the stage are directly connected with the Italian life at that time, explaining the use of the dialects in Bergamo, Venice, Bologna and Naples.

Impromptu comedy has an impact on art, one of Picasso's work "Three Musicians" depicts the character in comedy. The influence of this genre can be found in Moliere's comedies and in the works of many dramatists. The best known examples are William Shakespeare's Tempest, Carlo Goldoni's Servant II, Moliere's Schiphol's Trickery and Pengmacchio's Figaro. Even today, improvised comedies are still a direct source of inspiration for Venetian carnival masks.

Technical Parameters

Limited: three were limited edition of eight

Movement: BVLGARI Bvlgari made movement, self-winding, movement number BVL 618; vibration frequency of 18,000 times / hour; jump instructions and reverse jump minute hand between the 7 o'clock and 11 o'clock position, by the right device Arm display; black slab bridge and circular pendulum Tuo; polishing hammer and power regulation system. Diameter 36 mm, thickness 11.00 mm; 91 jewels; 48 hours power reserve.

Function: Three asked the timekeeping function, the church gongs and automatic character device (when the watch began to exercise since the sound)

Dial: 18K gold engraving, carving, hand-painted scenes depicting the classic 16th century Italian palaces.

Case: 18K white gold and Magsonic alloy case, sapphire back through; Watch button at 10 o'clock; Code 18K white gold crown; diameter 54 mm, thickness 16.36 mm, water depth of 50 meters.

Strap: Alligator strap, 18K white gold tri-fold clasp.