To celebrate its 140th anniversary, Bvlgari introduces the Octo Finissimo in three limited editions dedicated to the mastery of trompe l’oeil, revealing the movement’s back in lieu of the dial – as if you were admiring the watch from the other side, through an open case back
Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch
The Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch series will be available in two limited editions – 280 pieces in steel and 70 in rose gold. Here, the ‘dial’ uniquely showcases the watch’s micro-rotor, escapement, bridges, rubies, and intricate finishing details, such as Côtes de Genève, and circular graining.
Each series, whether in rose gold or steel, expresses a distinct sensibility. The 18K 5N rose gold version unfolds in monochrome splendour, from its polished and satin-finished case and bracelet to its captivating dial. This radiant piece subtly incorporates shades of grey on its hands and on the sketch, enhancing its elegance. The dial, akin to a blank canvas, allows the sketch to unfold without boundaries.
The steel version, monochromatic as well, presents a more modern and urban look. Here, shades of grey are dominant: off-white for the sketch background; carbon as if drawn by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani’s pencil; charcoal for the hands; and, of course, steel for the case and bracelet.
Each piece measures 40 mm in diameter and 6.4 mm in slimness, powered by the in-house BVL 138 calibre (2.3 mm in height, automatic, with a 60-hour power reserve). The sapphire case back is uniquely etched with “Edizione Limitata” and “1884 – 2024” to commemorate Bvlgari’s 140th anniversary.
Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Sketch
The Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Sketch continues the innovative approach, featuring a 43 mm polished steel case with a slimness of 8.75 mm to elegantly house its GMT chronograph complications. The automatic manufacture movement with a peripheral oscillating weight provides a 55-hour power reserve. This design, pivotal for the watch’s record-breaking thinness in 2019, incorporates a calibre measuring a mere 3.3 mm in height that not only includes a 30-minute chronograph and central second but also displays a second time zone at 3 o’clock.
Limited to just 140 pieces, this edition showcases a sketch featuring key elements of the dial and the back of the movement. Skilfully blending the iconic Tri-Compax chronograph display – GMT at 3 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 6 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock – with a balance represented between 4 and 5 o’clock, the emblematic column wheel at 8 o’clock, and exquisite finishing details on the bridges and gears. The open caseback reveals the original BVL 318 calibre with the special markings “Edizione Limitata” and Bvlgari’s anniversary, “1884 – 2024”.
