To mark the creation of its new record-breaking Octo Finissimo Ultra, the world’s slimmest mechanical watch with a thickness of just 1.80 mm, Bulgari is celebrating the event with a limited edition of 200 copies of the Octo Finissimo Automatique. Unveiled in 2017, this ultra-flat watch, unrivalled in its particular category, combines a 2.23 mm high movement with a 5.15 mm titanium case. On its grey dial, the slender hour and minute hands point to an hour circle made up of indexes and two numerals, 6 and 12. A small off-centre seconds hand turns at the 7 o’clock position. However, this time the manufacture has replaced the black finished elements of the original model with an unusual and unprecedented artistic approach. We thus discover the design that determined the final minimalist composition. Created by Fabrizio Bionamassa Stigliani’s inspired hand, the sketch comes to life thanks to a realistic print effect. This alternative highlights the perspective impact of the elegant 40 mm diameter case, which retains its exceptional aesthetic. This octagonal case, surmounted by its round bezel, incorporates the BVL 138 calibre movement. Quite apart from its slim dimensions, this mechanism, which is wound automatically by a micro rotor, stands out for its brilliant performance. It also delivers a useful power reserve of 60 hours for the time data. Highlighting its contemporary, chic, sporty character, the 2022 vintage of the Octo Finissimo Automatique is teamed, like its predecessor, with a bracelet made up of flexible titanium links closed by a folding clasp. Technical prowess and bold design merge to create a new paradigm among modern watches for men.
