Bvlgari - Calibro 168 - Men - 2000-2010

A compelling fusion of modern Italian horology and elite sporting heritage, this Bulgari Sotirio (Reference SB43S) is a rare custom commission piece. This special edition was created exclusively for the Circolo Canottieri Aniene, Rome’s historic and hyper-exclusive sports club founded in 1892, celebrated globally for its championship rowing pedigree.

The Custom Dial Artistry:
The timepiece features an architectural, deep blue dial that acts as a canvas for the club's prestigious coat of arms emblazoned at the 9 o'clock position. Curving symmetrically below the center hands is the custom text, "Circolo Canottieri Aniene." True to the structural elegance of the Sotirio line, the dial incorporates faceted Roman numeral markers at XII and VI, balanced by a unique "Date Au Centre" pointer date function. Rather than utilizing a traditional date window, a central hand sweeps around an inner track numbered 1 to 31 to indicate the day.

In-House Mechanical Engineering:
Housed in a commanding 43mm polished stainless steel case, the watch is driven by Bulgari’s important Calibro 168 automatic movement. Introduced in 2010, this movement represented Bulgari's milestone shift into completely in-house manufacturing, boasting a 42-hour power reserve and pristine Swiss finishing visible through the sapphire crystal exhibition caseback. Completed on a premium black leather strap with its original Bulgari tang buckle, this timepiece is a singular collector’s treasure with a rich, aristocratic narrative.