The Bvlgaris descend from an ancient family of Greek silversmiths whose activity began in the small village of Epirus, where Sotirio, the founder of the family, made precious objects in silver.
In the mid-19th century Sotirio emigrated to Italy where in 1884 he opened his first shop in via Sistina in Rome.
With the help of his sons Costantino and Giorgio, in 1905 he inaugurated the shop in via Condotti, which still today is Bvlgari's flagship store.
During the first decades of the 20th century, the two brothers developed a passionate interest in precious stones and jewels, gradually taking over their father's role.
During the 50's Bvlgari moves away from the strict disciplines of the dominant French school to create its own unique style. Formed in 1980, the company's Swiss subsidiary, Bulgari Time S.A., is responsible for Bulgari watch production. Since its inception, Bulgari Time S.A. has started developing its own calibers and parts, including highly complicated mechanisms and basic calibers. The Bulgari watch collection comprises the following lines: Bulgari-Bulgari, Assioma, Rettangolo, Ergon, and Diagono.
All these designs are currently available on many websites which sell replicas. Modern replica techniques have resulted in a high quality of finish not previously commonly found.
These replica watches are designed impeccably to replicate the real Bvlgari finish and have the capability to easily pass off as an original Bvlgari watch. All the current lines, including the Assioma, Rettangolo, Ergon, and Diagono, have been replicated to a high standard and represent tremendous value for money in terms of a replica. From extensive observation, the general consensus is that the current Bvlgari lineup in the replica world is one of the best, and can pass off aesthetically as originals.