Bulgari 2022 Octo Finissimo Gold

Gold is back! To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Octo collection, Bulgari is expanding its Octo Finissimo range with new variations in precious metal: the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT model in pink gold and the Octo Finissimo Automatic in pink or yellow gold. A brighter than ever new chapter in the saga of the Octo Finissimo!

Octo Finissimo is the collection that has set every conceivable record for slimness, understatement and purity. Launched in 2014, it was born to push limits, explore ultra-miniaturisation and reach the heights of the watchmaking art. Its technical prowess, identifiable shape and sleek design have rapidly propelled it to the rank of watchmaking icon. It embodies a modern and understated masculine interpretation that embodies Bulgari’s dual identity: Swiss watchmaking excellence and inimitable Italian style.

The saga of the eight world records set by the collection is absolutely unique in the history of watchmaking, covering chronometric, acoustic and astronomical complications: Octo Finissimo Tourbillon with Manual Winding (2014, BVL Calibre 268, 1.95 mm), Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater (2016, BVL 362, 3.12 mm), Octo Finissimo Automatic (2017, BVL Calibre 138, 2.23 mm), Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic (2018, BVL Calibre 288, 1.95 mm), Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic (2019, BVL Calibre 318, 3.30 mm), Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Skeleton Automatic (2020, BVL 388, 3.50 mm), Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar (2021, BVL 305, 2.75 mm) and finally Octo Finissimo Ultra (2022, BVL 180, 1.80 mm).

This year, celebrating both the 10th anniversary of the Octo collection and the big comeback of gold Octo Finissimo – the ambassador of Italian elegance – presents new models crafted in rose and yellow versions of the precious metal.

Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic

What more elegant combination than a satin-brushed rose gold case and a subtle brown-lacquereddial? This perfect alchemy is a precious reinterpretation of the remarkable automatic GMT chronograph launched in 2019, a world thinness record at just 3.3 mm thick. Representing the easily identifiable signature of the Octo Finissimocollection, the ultra-thin 43 mm-diameter octagonal case in satin-brushed rose gold is water-resistant to 100 metres.

It is fitted with a brown alligator leather strap secured by a folding clasp. Controlled by pushers on either side of the case, the chronograph and GMT functions are driven by BVL Calibre 318, an integrated automatic Manufacture movement. Naturally sophisticated and subtly ostentatious, this GMT chronograph with its ultra-thin rose gold case remains to this day the slimmest mechanical chronograph ever made.

Octo Finissimo Automatic

Purity and restraint are consistent signature features of the Octo Finissimo collection. Now available in gold, the new version of the Octo Finissimo Automatic is a distillation of these two qualities. Whether in rose or yellow gold, the play on contrasts between these gleaming shades and the brownlacquered dial gives these models a powerful personality. Another contrast seen for the first time in this collection lies in the alternating matt and polished effects on the case and bracelet, heralding a brilliant chapter in the saga of the Finissimo line.

These models beat to the rhythm of the optimised self-winding Manufacture movement, BVL Calibre 138. With its 208 components and 31 jewels, the new version retains its record slimness of 2.23 mm, it also features a new automatic winding system, the introduction of a closed barrel and a new structure for the escapement and balance.

While the rose gold model is part of the regular collection, the yellow gold version, reserved for the American market, is offered in a 50-piece limited edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Bulgari boutique in the United States.

Technical specifications

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic

Reference: 103468

Case

• Material: 18k satin-polished rose gold
• Diameter: 43 mm 
• Thickness: 8.75 mm
• Rose gold crown with black ceramic insert
• Transparent case-back
• Water-resistant to 100 meters

Dial and hands

• Brown lacquered dial with sunray finishing
• Rose gold applied indexes with Super-LumiNova®
• Hands filled with Super-LumiNova®

Movement

• BVL 318 Caliber
• Mechanical in-house chronograph and GMT movement with automatic winding (peripheral oscillating weight) and small seconds
• Thickness: 3.30mm
• Power reserve of 55 hours
• Local time zone adjusted via the pushbutton at 9 o’clock.

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds
• Chronograph
• GMT

Strap and buckle

• Brown alligator strap with rose gold pin buckle.

MSRP: EUR 36'000

Technical specifications

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

Reference: 103637

Case

• Material: 18k satin-polished rose gold
• Diameter: 40 mm 
• Thickness: 6.40 mm
• Rose gold crown with black ceramic insert
• Transparent case-back
• Water-resistant to 100 meters

Dial and hands

• Brown lacquered dial with sunray finishing
• Gold-colored hands and indexes.

Movement

• Caliber BVL 138 with small seconds
• Mechanical Manufacture ultra-thin movement with automatic winding via a platinum microrotor
• Diameter: 36.60 mm
• Thickness: 2.23 mm
• Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
• Power reserve of 60 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds

Strap and buckle

• Satin-polished 18 kt rose gold bracelet with 3-blade folding buckle.

MSRP: EUR 45'000

Technical specifications

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Limited Edition

Reference: 103717

Limited edition of 50 pieces available exclusively in the United States

Case

• Material: 18k satin-polished yellow gold
• Diameter: 40 mm 
• Thickness: 6.40 mm
• 18k yellow gold crown with black ceramic insert
• Transparent case-back
• Water-resistant to 100 meters

Dial and hands

• Brown lacquered dial with sunray finishing
• Gold-colored hands and indexes.

Movement

• Caliber BVL 138 with small seconds
• Mechanical Manufacture ultra-thin movement with automatic winding via a platinum microrotor
• Diameter: 36.60 mm
• Thickness: 2.23 mm
• Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
• Power reserve of 60 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds

Strap and buckle

• Satin-polished 18 kt yellow gold bracelet with 3-blade folding buckle.

MSRP: EUR 46'000

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