In its quest for constant innovation, the extreme finesse and the tourbillon are fertile and infinite playgrounds for Bvlgari. The year 2024 offers yet another triple illustration of this.
Over the span of twelve years, Bvlgari’s Octo collection has established itself as a towering milestone on the timeline of Haute Horlogerie, distinguished by its technical innovations, emblematic design, and instantly recognizable monochromatic aesthetic. Sleek and contemporary, it captures the essence of Bvlgari watches, blending Swiss watchmaking precision with Italian flair. This masculine interpretation, both understated and sophisticated, has forged the collection’s reputation among watchmaking experts and aficionados of minimalist design seeking unmatched technical sophistication.
To celebrate this icon of finesse and style, Bvlgari unveils several Octo Finissimo Tourbillon models in unprecedented configurations. The Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Manuel in rose gold captivates not only with the slimness of its movement (1.95 mm) but also with the sense of lightness it exudes. Housed in a 40 mm case alternating satin and polished finishes, the skeleton tourbillon reveals its complex mechanism: the BVL 268SK manufacture caliber. This flying tourbillon movement, enhanced with a microblasted grey finish, provides a power reserve of 52 hours.
Equipped with the same BVL 268SK manufacture caliber with a satin black finish – the world’s thinnest tourbillon movement — and featuring the same finishes, the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Manuel in titanium features a 40 mm case with a DLC treatment. It stands out particularly for its rose gold hands and chapter ring, contrasting with the black of the case and rubber strap. A clash of materials and colors so dear to Bvlgari, reflecting a perfectly assumed audacity.
The Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic is built around the automatic BVL 288 manufacture caliber (1.95 mm) in a microblasted blue finish. The 40 mm platinum case (4.95 mm thin) alternates between satin and polished surfaces, revealing all the wheels and gears – including the flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock – that drive this ultra-complex mechanism.
Like all the creations that have preceded them in the collection, the new Octo Finissimo pieces don’t just set new standards; they redefine expectations, heralding a revolution in design and technical achievement. Hey are wrist-worn artworks. They epitomize dynamic, continuous, and limitless innovation. Bvlgari doesn’t just mark time; it propels it into new territories of imagination and excellence.”
