Description

The present watch is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic ref. 103464, a groundbreaking timepiece that redefined the landscape of modern luxury sports watches through its fusion of avant-garde Italian design and exceptional Swiss watchmaking. Instantly recognizable by its distinctive octagonal architecture, the Octo Finissimo has become one of the most influential contemporary watch designs, celebrated for its remarkable slimness, technical sophistication, and unmistakable aesthetic identity.

Crafted in stainless steel, the watch features a 40 mm ultra-thin case measuring just 6.4 mm in thickness. Every surface is meticulously finished with a combination of satin brushing and polished accents, highlighting the intricate geometry that has become synonymous with the Octo collection. The monochromatic appearance extends seamlessly from the case to the integrated steel bracelet, creating a cohesive and highly architectural presence on the wrist.

The grey vertical-brushed dial reinforces the watch’s understated elegance while providing excellent legibility. Applied rhodium-plated indexes and slender hands maintain a clean and contemporary appearance, while the small seconds display adds subtle dynamism without disturbing the purity of the design.

Powering the watch is the exceptional BVL138 Finissimo manufacture calibre, an automatic movement renowned for being one of the thinnest of its kind. Measuring just 2.23 mm thick, the movement incorporates a platinum micro-rotor, allowing for efficient winding while preserving the watch’s remarkably slim profile. Visible through the sapphire caseback, the calibre is beautifully finished with Côtes de Genève decoration, chamfered bridges, and a circular-grained mainplate, showcasing Bulgari’s commitment to both innovation and craftsmanship. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and delivering a 60-hour power reserve, the movement combines technical performance with refined aesthetics.

With its 100-meter water resistance, integrated bracelet, and sophisticated ultra-thin construction, the Octo Finissimo Automatic transcends traditional categories, offering the practicality of a sports watch with the refinement of haute horlogerie. A true icon of contemporary watchmaking, it stands as a bold expression of design, engineering, and modern elegance.

Bulgari – Bio

Bulgari was founded in Rome, Italy in 1884 by a Greek silversmith named Sotirios Voulgaris. Bulgari is the phonetic version of his surname. The store at Via Condotti, 10 which was opened in 1905, is still today the point of reference of all the Bulgari stores in the world.

The brand is well-known for high-jewelry, and has also been producing watches since the 1920s. But their watches gained momentum in the 1940s when the Serpenti collection was introduced. The first serially produced men’s watch was the BVLGARI BVLGARI introduced in 1977, designed by the legendary Gerald Genta.
Following the success of the BVLGARI BVLGARI, in 1980 the brand created a watch business unit and in 1982 the Bulgari Time S.A. company in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Several collections later, to further strengthen their watch portfolio, the brand acquired Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta brands. The brand has not only been capitalizing on the designs, but also setting new benchmarks in watchmaking by introducing the record-breaking ultra-thin movements and cases within their Octo Finissimo collection.