Bvlgari Unveils the BVS100 Lady Solotempo: A New Automatic Movement for Women’s Watches

At LVMH Watch Week 2025 in New York, Bvlgari introduced its latest in-house automatic movement designed specifically for women's timepieces—the BVS100 Lady Solotempo. This miniaturised self-winding calibre represents a significant step forward for women’s mechanical watchmaking, bringing enhanced precision, reliability, and longevity to Bvlgari’s high-jewellery watch collections.

For decades, women’s watches have often been powered by quartz movements due to their smaller case sizes and slim profiles. However, as demand for high-end mechanical timepieces for women continues to grow, Bvlgari has responded by developing compact in-house automatic calibres that offer the same level of horological excellence as their male counterparts.

With the BVS100 Lady Solotempo, Bvlgari has not only expanded its portfolio of mechanical movements but also reinforced its commitment to blending Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship with Italian luxury design.

A Movement Engineered for Elegance and Performance

The BVS100 Lady Solotempo belongs to Bvlgari’s Solotempo series, known for its straightforward yet sophisticated timekeeping. It maintains a focus on refined simplicity, displaying hours, minutes, and seconds with smooth precision.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Diameter: 19mm

• Thickness: 3.90mm

• Weight: 5 grams

• Power Reserve: 50 hours

• Winding System: Automatic

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds

• Manufacturing Location: Bvlgari’s Swiss manufacture in Le Sentier

• Additional Production: Zenith’s manufacture (as part of LVMH integration)

Bvlgari’s in-house engineers and watchmakers have designed this movement to offer exceptional efficiency in a compact form, ensuring that even slim-profile women’s watches can house a robust self-winding mechanism without compromising aesthetic elegance or wearing comfort.

Additionally, the 50-hour power reserve surpasses many standard automatic movements in this size category, offering enhanced practicality for those who rotate between multiple timepieces.

Bvlgari’s Expansion of In-House Mechanical Movements

The introduction of the BVS100 Lady Solotempo marks an important addition to Bvlgari’s growing collection of in-house movements. It complements two other highly regarded calibres in the brand’s portfolio:

• Piccolissimo (2022) – One of the smallest mechanical movements in modern watchmaking, specifically designed for high-jewellery women’s watches.

• BVL150 Tourbillon (2020) – One of the smallest tourbillon movements ever created, a testament to Bvlgari’s expertise in ultra-thin horology.

By expanding its range of miniature mechanical movements, Bvlgari is reinforcing its position as a leader in high-end women’s watchmaking, a category that has often been underserved by mechanical innovation.

Moreover, Bvlgari has confirmed that the BVS100 Lady Solotempo will be made available to other LVMH brands, opening the door for its future integration into models from Zenith, TAG Heuer, and Hublot. This collaborative approach aligns with LVMH’s broader strategy of leveraging expertise across its watchmaking maisons.

Already Featured in Bvlgari’s Serpenti Collection

The BVS100 Lady Solotempo has already been integrated into some of Bvlgari’s most iconic timepieces. It currently powers:

• Seven models from the Serpenti Seduttori line

• Two models from the Serpenti Tubogas collection

These snake-inspired watches, renowned for their fluid bracelet designs and intricate craftsmanship, now offer a mechanical movement that aligns with their luxurious aesthetic. The introduction of an automatic calibre in these timepieces represents an evolution in the Serpenti collection, offering enthusiasts and collectors a blend of haute horology and feminine elegance.

Additionally, the movement’s compact dimensions and self-winding mechanism make it an ideal choice for future expansions into Bvlgari’s other high-jewellery watch collections, such as the Divas’ Dream and Lucea lines.

Bvlgari’s Commitment to Women’s Haute Horology

For years, women’s mechanical watches have been overlooked in favour of men’s complications, with many luxury brands reserving their finest mechanical innovations for men’s collections. However, Bvlgari has consistently challenged this norm, delivering technically advanced, beautifully designed timepieces for women who appreciate fine watchmaking.

With the introduction of the BVS100 Lady Solotempo, Bvlgari is reaffirming its commitment to creating sophisticated, high-performance mechanical movements for women, proving that elegance and horological excellence can coexist seamlessly.

As demand for women’s mechanical timepieces continues to rise, Bvlgari is setting a new benchmark—ensuring that luxury, innovation, and precision are at the heart of every timepiece, regardless of gender.