Sotirio Bvlgari Date Retrograde in stainless steel (ref. SB42BSLDR)

Bulgari will soon start selling their new Sotirio Date Retrograde model featuring an exquisitely performed retrograde date indicator at 6 o’clock.

The new Sotirio Bvlgari collection of watches was originally presented this Spring and, if everything goes as planned, this month the collection will finally goes to Bulgari’s authorized dealers.

And while the most expensive models in the line will be available only to the wealthiest of customers, the stainless steel version of the Sotirio Bulgari Date Retrograde may become an affordable ticket to the world of luxury. Even for the middle class.

The new watch is powered by an omnipresent ETA 2892-A2 Swiss automatic movement, but, unlike a number of offerings from other watch makers, this one is finely decorated in-house and is equipped with their own 150&grad; retrograde date module. Sitting atop of the base caliber, the module drives the indicator hand on its way from “1″ to “31″.

The module draws its energy from the ETA movement, but, according to the company, does not affect the watch’s accuracy.

The Sotirio Bvlgari Date Retrograde comes packed in a moderately sized 42 mm case and, judging by some wrist-shots I managed to find on the Web, looks perfectly home even on relatively thin male wrists.

Of course, the best looking combination seems to be the time tested rose gold and black. However, even the relatively affordable version in stainless steel case looks sharp if combined with black leather strap and black dial.

Photos: Bulgari

Sotirio Bvlgari Date Retrograde watch’s specification: (ref. SB42BSLDR)

Price range: N/A, to be updated
Movement: Caliber B89, based on ETA 2892-A2 ebauche with a retrograde date module, automatic, 28800 vph
Complications: Retrograde date
Power reserve: 42 hours
Case material: Stainless steel
Case size: 42 mm
Case height: N/A
Dial: Black
Water resistance: N/A
Strap: Black leather
Crystal: Sapphire