Roland Iten, maker of the worlds most luxurious and complicated belt buckles collaborate with Bugatti

Those not familiar with Roland Iten may appreciate a potted history; The man himself Roland Iten does not provide a tremendous amount of information on himself, suffice to sat this Swiss inventor has as many Swiss inventors for the past 500 years, a passion for finely engineered mechanical masterworks of engineering.  Following many years of inventing and study, he patented and produced the worlds forst mechanical belt buckle, following this several other small innovations have been produced including reversible cufflinks and mechanical card holders. All his products are firmly in the upper level of the luxury world, all are made from either rare or precious materials, and in most cases studded with precious stones, prices for a single belt buckle range from £3500 and upwards.

Of all his products the belt buckle is his most celebrated, having been in continuos production since 2003, the range now comprises some 5 or 6 variations, and indeed the original mark 1 model is now discontinued.  These amazing pieces of engineering contain a five axle mechanism which houses some 110 individual parts, utilising ball bearings amongst other small touches, the belt can be adjusted to as little as 35mm with the flick of the lever, which works almost like a crank shaft.

And it is this innovation that the new Bugatti belt buckle builds on, designed and created in a collaboration between the Luxury Automobile company and the worlds first true luxury belt manufacturer.  the mechanism in this is unique to the Bugatti edition, containing 100 components in solid white gold, and with rose gold accents, lightweight titanium and stainless steel accents elegant finish this eclectic blend of materials.  Limited to a series of 22 pieces, each model has been assembled by hand, by a master craftsman in high precision watch-making.

Priced at £10,000 per belt buckle, the first piece sold at the 81st Salon International de l'Auto et Accessoires in Geneva on the 19th of March 2011, for information on further pieces in this strictly limited collection, it will be necessary to contact Roland Iten, who can be found through the company website at www.rolanditen.com.