£1,650.00
The Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph AC38TA is a defining expression of late-1990s watch design, introduced at a time when traditional Swiss watchmaking was being re-examined through a modern, fashion-forward lens. First launched in 1998, the Aluminium collection marked a radical departure from precious metals and conservative styling, pairing an aluminium case with a rubber bezel boldly signed BVLGARI BVLGARI. This approach challenged conventional luxury codes and quickly established the model as a design icon of its era.
The AC38TA chronograph features a 38 mm aluminium case—lightweight, wearable, and unmistakably contemporary—combined with titanium elements for added strength and corrosion resistance. Powering the watch is a reliable Swiss automatic chronograph movement (based on the ETA 2892 with chronograph module), chosen for robustness and everyday usability rather than excess complication. The matte black dial, luminous Arabic numerals, and crisp sub-dials prioritise legibility, reinforcing the watch’s sporting intent while remaining unmistakably refined.
More than two decades on, the Aluminium Chronograph has become one of the most recognisable modern classics from Bulgari. Its blend of industrial materials, minimalist typography, and confident branding now feels both nostalgic and timeless—capturing the spirit of a period when luxury embraced experimentation. Today, the AC38TA is appreciated not only as a practical sports chronograph but also as an important milestone in Bulgari’s evolution from jeweller to serious horological force.
| Case Size | 38mm (excluding crown) |
|---|---|
| Complications | Chronograph, Date |
| Movement | ETA 2892 |
| Reference | AC38TA |
| Delivery | Full set, box, papers and cards. |
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