As a symbol of watchmaking excellence, the century-old flying tourbillon developed by Alfred Helwig continues to amaze us at Bulgari. The new Octo Roma Striking Papillon Tourbillon positions the regulating organ at the center of a captivating setting in which the actors of fine watchmaking are convened. Combined with a skipping hour display, a butterfly minute patented by the manufacturer takes part in a masterful ballet. A pair of diamond-shaped hands mounted on a rotating disk indicate the timer positioned on a 180° arc. When one of the hands moves vertically across the semicircle, the other moves horizontally. The first version of the timepiece has a refined look, yet it surprises with its original appearance. The pervasive green Super-LumiNova® is in stark contrast to the black of the 44mm diameter titanium case with its softened lines, transforming its personality. Both amusing and sporty, the watch reveals the components of the hand-wound BVL 348 caliber with its 60-hour power reserve by means of a sapphire crystal on the case middle and back.
Such a luminescent display breathes life into the Octo Roma Striking Tourbillon Sapphire powered by the BVL 206 skeletonized caliber. The open layout gives an airy view of the hand-wound movement. The bridges shaped like markers dressed in phosphorescent material combine high watchmaking and bold design. With the Octo Roma Precious Naturalia, featuring the same architecture and mechanisms, Bulgari highlights the excellence of its jewelry-making expertise. The case and platinum are adorned with a tiger’s eye gemstone offering shimmering brown iridescence in harmony with the warm hue of the rose gold. The Octo Roma Tourbillon Lumière fulfills the expectations of the most demanding female wrists. The precious gems, with over 300 diamonds and 10 rubies, add to the beauty of time.
