Bulgari: Octo Finissimo

Bulgari is once again the spotlight, proudly presenting its third successive world record.
 The Octo Finissimo Automatic is the slimmest ultra-thin self-winding watch on the market to date. After introducing its Tourbillon in 2014 and the Minute Repeater in 2016, the Maison unveils its new creation featuring a total thickness of just 5.15mm and 40mm diameter.

Extreme thinness is a horological complication in its own right. Merely slimming down or miniaturising existing elements would be far too simple. On the contrary, each element, even the tiniest of them must be conceived and designed right from the outset so as to contribute to the extreme overall slenderness of this exceptional timepiece.

Manufacture Bulgari has developed a new in-house movement to drive the Octo Finissimo Automatic: Calibre BVL 138 “water- resistant to 30 metres” at just 2.23mm thick. To ensure smooth energy regulation, it beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and has a 60-hour power reserve “automatic winding is accomplished via the platinum micro-rotor”. The movement is hand-decorated with Côtes de Genève and circular-grained finishing, resulting in a watch that is extremely impressive in watchmaking terms, while maintain a chic and simple outward appearance.

After gold and steel, the case and dial are now attired in titanium, featuring a sandblasted surface that lends a highly contemporary note to this watch. The new Bulgari Octo Finissimo comes with titanium bracelet “€.13.500” or with an alligator leather strap with titanium pin buckle “€.12.500”.