Introducing Bulgari's Newest Octo Finissimo Tourbillon

When Bulgari launched the OCTO FINISSIMO TOURBILLON in 2014, it shattered three world records. It became the world's thinnest automatic watch, the world's thinnest automatic tourbillon, and the world's thinnest tourbillon. Now, as part of the occasion of Watch and Wonders 2024, the company has unveiled three new ultrathin timepieces featuring tourbillons—two with manual winding movements and the third with an automatic caliber.

The last  Acto Finismo releases were distinguished by sketches of movement on the dial, but these versions on the occasion of Watch & Wonders 2024 reveal the movement completely for us to enjoy, as each version is distinguished by materials that differ from the rest of the versions, as well as finishes.

OCTO FINISSIMO TOURBILLON AUTOMATIC

A 42 mm platinum case, satin-polished and measuring 4.95 mm in thickness, features a satin-polished platinum time-setting push-button and a transparent case back. The crown, made of polished white gold, is adorned with a black ceramic insert, ensuring water resistance up to 3 ATM.

An open-worked dial with a sandblasted blue movement and black hands characterizes the new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic. Powered by the new caliber BVL 288, which has been a staple of this collection since its 2018 debut, this timepiece boasts an ultra-thin skeletonized movement with a flying tourbillon, measuring only 1.95mm thick. Completing the ensemble is a blue alligator leather strap paired with a satin-polished platinum pin buckle.

Technical specifications: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic

• Reference: 103976 
• Case: polished platinum case, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, white gold crown with black ceramic inserts, platinum time-setting push-button
• Diameter: 42 mm
• Height: 4.95 mm
• Water resistance: 30 m
• Dial: open work dial , Sandblasted blue movement, black PVD coated and satin-finished hands, flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock
• Movement: ultra-thin skeletonized caliber BVL 288, manufacture, automatic, platinium micro-rotor, Côtes de Genève, circular-graining finishes
• Power reserve: 55 hours
• Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
• Functions:  hours, minutes
• Bracelet / Strap: A blue alligator leather strap with platinum pin buckle
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Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Manual

This manual version comes with a smaller case with two options for material: a satin-polished rose gold case or a sandblasted titanium case with black DLC treatment, both measuring 40 mm in diameter and 4.85 mm in thickness. It features a transparent case back and a polished rose gold crown with a black ceramic insert for both cases.

An openwork dial with a sandblasted grey movement with rose gold-plated hands for the rose gold case, and an openwork dial with circular satin-brushed movement with black DLC treatment, while the hands are polished rose gold for both.

The watches use a manual caliber we already saw in the Finissimo Tourbillon Marble for Only Watch 2023, the BVL 268SK manufacture manual-winding mechanical ultra-thin skeletonized movement with a flying tourbillon. Specifications include a thickness of 1.95 mm, a power reserve of 52 hours, and a frequency of 21,600 VpH (3Hz).

The rose gold edition features a brown alligator leather strap with a satin-polished rose gold pin folding buckle. The titanium edition comes with a black rubber strap with a sandblasted titanium pin buckle with black DLC treatment.

Technical specifications: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Manuel

• Reference: 103984 ‘’titanium’’   103981’’rose gold’’ 
• Case: satin-polished rose gold case or a sandblasted titanium case with black DLC treatment, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, rose gold crown with black ceramic inserts
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Height: 4.95 mm
• Water resistance: 30 m
• Dial: open work dial , sandblasted grey movement, circular satin-brushed movement 
• with black DLC treatment,  Polished rose gold-plated hands
• Movement: ultra-thin BVL 268, manufacture, manuel, Côtes de Genève, circular-graining finishes, 249 component, 19 jewels
• Power reserve: 52 hours
• Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
• Functions:  hours, minutes
• Bracelet / Strap: The rose gold edition has a brown alligator leather strap and a rose gold pin folding buckle. The titanium edition comes with a black rubber strap and a titanium pin buckle with black DLC treatment.
• Price:  EUR 145,000 which is equivalent to 574,600 AED 

 For more information, please visit Bvlgari official website.