PuristSPro Interviews Michael Wilkov - Cantoni Founder/CEO & Longtime Bulgari Watch Owner

Oct 23, 2013,21:38 PM
 

PuristSPro Interviews Michael Wilkov - Founder & CEO at Cantoni & Longtime Bulgari Watch Owner

 



Michael Wilkov is an entrepreneur who combined his knowledge of modern design with his instinctive business sense to build Cantoni, one of the nation’s leading retailers in modern furniture, accessories and design services. With a team of talented design consultants and locations in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Irvine and Los Angeles, Cantoni has outfitted homes and offices across the globe and earned a reputation for exceptional service over the past 29 years. A firm believer that great design is a way of life, from fashion to your home, Wilkov believes that objects of interest should be as striking in form as they are functional.




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Distinctive Modern Style in Form & Function


His watch of choice, which he has worn practically everyday for the past 10 years is Bulgari’s Aluminium -  a modern sporty looking watch launched in 1998.  The unique features about the watch consist of its 38mm aluminum case and black rubber bezel with incised double "BVLGARI" logo.  The bracelet of the watch is a combination of black rubber and aluminum links and buckle.  The red tipped seconds hand provides a splash of color to a black and white dial.  To promote the release of the watch, Bulgari teamed up with Alitalia and had the image of the watch painted on the side of a Boeing 747 that flew within the Alitalia fleet for a year.  The innovation of Aluminium inspired the design of future Bulgari watches to come. 




PuristSPro had the opportunity to find out a little more about Mr. Wilkov’s special Bulgari watch and why he enjoys wearing it so much.


PPro:  How long have you had your Bulgari watch?

MW:  10 years  


PPro:  How often do you wear it?

MW:  Everyday  


PPro:  Was it a gift or self-purchased? 

MW:  My wife purchased the watch as a gift to celebrate an anniversary.   


PPro:  What made you choose this watch in particular? 

MW:  It’s simplicity in design and modern rubber strap.  


PPro:  What do you like most about the watch now? 

MW:  It’s versatility and functionality.  


PPro:  What do you not like? 

MW:  N/A 


PPro:  If you could own another watch from Bulgari, which one would you choose and why? 

MW:  The Diagono Chronograph. It’s bold yet timeless. It’s an automatic watch with a stainless steel case and black ceramic bezel and black dial. And similar to my current watch, it can be worn on a rubber strap with a stainless steel buckle.  


This message has been edited by pingtsai on 2013-10-23 22:03:24


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I enjoy seeing what designers think of BVLGARI design

 
 By: MTF : October 24th, 2013-09:07
Ping, Thanks for the interview. I always enjoy seeing what designers think of design. The BVLGARI Aluminium watch was a trendsetter for the current popularity of materials' fusion. Regards, MTF

Mr. Wilkov...

 
 By: pingtsai : October 30th, 2013-23:25
....is an entrepreneur and owner of a high end luxury home furnishings business but he does know a lot about good design since he selects many of the products himself.

A designer commenting on design...

 
 By: patrick_y : October 24th, 2013-12:04
It's always interesting to hear what a designer thinks of some other product's design. I have a friend who is an architect who is very conscious of the design on watches, especially their dials. It's always a joy to hear his perceptions and opinions.

I agree...

 
 By: pingtsai : October 30th, 2013-23:26
Mr. Wilkov is an entrepreneur and owner of a high end luxury home furnishings business but he does know a lot about good design since he selects many of the products himself.

I think that the material played a key role in his (or her wife's) choice

 
 By: foversta : October 27th, 2013-02:45
Even today, we don't see very often aluminium watches. The watch looks great on his wrist but I think that at his place I would not hesitate to go to the Diagono Chronograph! Fx

He did mention that it's time for a new watch ...

 
 By: pingtsai : October 30th, 2013-23:28
...perhaps he will choose the Diagono Chronograph. Yes I very pleased that the watch he wore for so long was such a special model Bulgari.

Thanks for the interview

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : October 27th, 2013-11:17
Seems like Mr. Wilkov doesn't talk much with his short answers :P Does he have any other watches he wears since he seems not to wear his Bulgari every day? Maybe for his next major anniversary, his wife will buy him another Bulgari such as the ceramic Dia... 

I believe...

 
 By: pingtsai : October 30th, 2013-23:29
....he has an older model Hublot and perhaps eyeing a Panerai, not sure. He is an extremely busy man so although I would like to ask him more questions, I did not want to take up too much of his time.