Bulgari Octo Finissimo Yellow Gold And Octo Finissimo Tuscan Copper06 February 2024
In recent years, Bulgari'sOcto Finissimohas broken several records. Although there is no new record to celebrate this time, the Italian watch manufacture is adding two new models to its award-winning collection. One of them is theOcto Finissimo Yellow Goldin 18-carat yellow gold, which draws inspiration from the brand’s Art Deco watches from the 1930s. The other is theOcto Finissimo Tuscan Copper, featuring a rare colour combination of a steel case and a salmon-coloured dial.Octo Finissimo Yellow Gold und Tuscan Copper: The caseThe newOcto Finissimoeditions are characterised by their ultra-flat, octagonal case which measures 40 mm in diameter and 6.4 mm in height. The 58 facets of the case shine in 18-carat yellow gold on theYellow Goldand in 904 L steel, which is also used in the aerospace industry, on theTuscan Copper. The crowns are made from the respective material and have a black ceramic inlay. In addition, the timepieces are water-resistant up to 100 metres and showcase their extremely flat movement through the open caseback.Octo Finissimo Yellow Gold und Tuscan Copper: The dialFor the newOcto Finissimodials, Bulgari takes inspiration from two different eras. Firstly, theYellow Gold editionhas a deep blue dial. Together with the yellow-gold case, it echoes the aesthetics of timepieces from the 1930s. By contrast, the choice for theTuscan Copperfell is a shade between copper and salmon red. Together with the steel case, this is a rare colour combination within theOcto Finissimocollection.The metallic hue pays homage to Mannerism, an artistic movement from the 16th century that also deeply influenced Designer Farbrizio Buonamass Stigliani. As he explains, The bold colours of Mannerism were a radical departure from the soft hues of the High Renaissance. One member of the movement, Jacopo da Pontormo, was known for his vibrant, almost metallic colour combinations, which can also be found on the dial of theOcto Finissimo Tuscan Copper.' In addition, both dials feature a sunburst pattern. While theYellow Gold'shands and hour markers are gold-plated, the ones on the Tuscan Copper are more subtle thanks to the rhodium plating. The small seconds with baton hour markers lies between 6 and 9 o’clock.The calibre BVL 138What makes theOcto Finissimotimepieces so special is the ultra-thin BVL 138 manufacture movement. The calibre is only 2.23 mm thick and has an automatic winding system with a platinum micro-rotor. The small seconds movement oscillates at a frequency of 3 Hz and has a power reserve of 60 hours. In addition, the surfaces of the calibre visible above the caseback are bevelled by hand, beaded, and finished withC?tes de Gen¨¨ve decoration.Strap, price and availabilityAn integrated bracelet with a three-fold clasp completes both versions. Matching the case, the bracelet for theOcto Finissimo Yellow Goldis made of 18-carat yellow gold. The bracelet of theTuscan Copperconsists of satinised 904L steel. Due to their distinct materials, the two models differ greatly in price. While the gold version costs 49,200 euros, the steel version is available for 15,500 euros...................