THE DIAL SIGNED VACHERON CONSTANTIN, TUBOGAS MODEL, REF. 7151, MOVEMENT NO. 3'046'055, CASE NO. 2'956'185, MANUFACTURED IN 1972

The present timepiece is richly decorated with yellow gold links that blend in perfectly with the yellow gold tubogas structure, creating a texture and movement that precisely mimics the scales of a serpent. The octagonal 'head' highlights Bvlgari's unique design language and lends an air of sophistication and elegance. It is an exceptional example of the iconic Bvlgari Tubogas, dating to 1972, and is further confirmed by the Extract from the Archives of Vacheron Constantin.

The serpent, the emblem of the Roman jewelry brand Bvlgari, has deep roots in ancient symbolism. It has been regarded as a symbol of wisdom, vitality, seduction, and eternal renewal since Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times.

By creating the Tubogas band design, Bvlgari was able to replicate the sensual fluidity of a serpent wrapping elegantly around the wrist with an unprecedented degree of craftsmanship and flexibility. The most renowned women in the world wore the Tubogas on their wrists by the 1960s, when it had become a symbol of elegance and sophistication. Among them was Elizabeth Taylor, who made the design famous and solidified its place in jewelry and film history with her iconic gold, diamond, and emerald Tubogas bracelet watch in the 1962 movie Cleopatra.