In these two versions attired in rose gold or rhodium-plated steel, the two matt exteriors offered by Bulgari proclaim a resolutely modernistic style. The combination of sophisticated craftsmanship and formal design is truly entrancing. With these two versions complementing the titanium watch presented in 2017, Bulgari demonstrates the extent to which its experience enables it to master and exalt metals.
These two watches not only proudly carry the company logo, but also embody its inimitable touch, its style and one of its emblematic signatures. The new Octo Finissimo Automatic models instantly draws the eye to the material finish. The sandblasting technique ensures that the rose gold is warm without glinting, luminous yet not dazzling. The bracelet links featuring metal every bit as supple as leather, creating an almost liquid touch. Rhodium-plated steel also takes on elegant and silkily shimmering shades. It’s all a question of subtlety and elegance, without any overkill or ostentation.
Both versions are driven by the world’s thinnest mechanical self-winding movement: Manufacture self-winding Calibre BVL 138 Finissimo. Adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif and circular-grained, powered by a platinum micro-rotor, it delivers a 60-hour power reserve. While they both express the sophistication and rigorous standards of Haute Horlogerie, these two variations also represent an exercise in contemporary style admirably suited to a model that has achieved widely acknowledged cult-watch status.
