Geneva Watch Days will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from September 4th to 7th, 2025. Bvlgari, one of the key players in this watch event, has announced four new models. Following on from the April festival, we will be introducing the diverse lineup, from the bronze model added to the collection to the special edition of the Octo Finissimo.
Text by Tsubasa Nojima
[Article published on January 4, 2025]
"Bvlgari Bronzo GMT"
Automatic movement (Cal. B192). 28,800 vph. Power reserve: approximately 50 hours. Bronze case (40mm diameter, 9.7mm thick). Water resistant to 100m. Price: 731,500 yen (tax included). Scheduled for release in October 2025.
The Bvlgari Aluminium is characterized by its aluminum case. The new Bvlgari Bronzo, which follows the same design, has been announced. The lineup includes two models: a GMT model and a chronograph model.
The stylish Bvlgari Bronzo GMT with GMT function features a sandblasted bronze case with a tool-like feel, paired with a black rubber bezel and rubber strap. Bronze, which changes over time, develops a unique patina over time. The case back is made of DLC-treated titanium.
The simple dial, which combines Arabic numerals and bar-type indexes, features a two-tone 24-hour display around the outer periphery, and when combined with the arrow-shaped GMT hand, it allows you to read a second time zone. The hand is pink gold plated and sandblasted, and the case is finished with a harmonious texture.
The Cal. B192 movement used in this watch is a mechanical automatic movement based on a highly reliable general-purpose movement.
"Bvlgari Bronzo Chronograph"
Automatic movement (Cal. B381). Power reserve: approximately 42 hours. Bronze case (41mm diameter, 12.35mm thick). Water resistant to 100m. Price: 913,000 yen (tax included). Scheduled for release in October 2025.
The Bvlgari Bronzo Chronograph is a chronograph model with a bronze case. While inheriting the design codes of Bvlgari aluminum, the sandblasted bronze case gives it a tougher impression. It also features a black rubber bezel with the brand logo and a rubber strap that looks like it has been joined together with plates.
The dial has a condensed design typical of a chronograph watch. It features a tachymeter on the outer rim, a small seconds hand at 3 o'clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock, a 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock, and a date display at 4:30. Like the GMT model, the hands are pink gold plated and sandblasted.
The case measures 41mm in diameter. The wide bezel makes it appear slightly more compact than the actual size suggests. Despite housing an automatic chronograph movement and being water resistant to 100m, the case is only 12.35mm thick, making it easy to use and suitable for everyday wear. The case back is made of highly corrosion-resistant titanium and is treated with DLC.
"Octo Finissimo Lee Ufan Limited Edition"
Automatic (Cal. BVL138). 31 jewels. 21,600 vph. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. Ti case (diameter 40mm, thickness 5.5mm). Water resistant to 30m. Limited to 150 pieces worldwide. Price: 3,168,000 yen (tax included).
The new Octo Finissimo collection was born in collaboration with Lee Ufan, a Korean artist based in Japan and Paris, France, who is active worldwide. The mysterious design expresses Lee Ufan's worldview, which explores the connections between human consciousness, nature, and the universe.
The dial is polished to a mirror finish and has no indexes. The hour and minute hands are located in the center, and a small second hand is located at 7 o'clock. The black-finished hands visualize the leisurely passage of time. The case and bracelet are made of titanium and feature a random pattern. This pattern is applied by hand to each watch using tools such as files.
This model is equipped with a thin micro-rotor automatic movement, Cal. BVL138. The see-through case back, signed by Lee Ufan, allows you to see decorations such as Côtes de Genève and circular graining, as well as the movement of the micro-rotor and balance wheel.
"Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon"
Manual-winding (Cal. BVL268). 11 jewels. 21,600 vph. Power reserve approximately 52 hours. Pt case (diameter 40mm, thickness 5.75mm). Water resistant to 30m. Limited to 30 pieces worldwide. Price upon request.
The Octo Finissimo has added a new tourbillon model, the Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon. Despite being a complication watch, this incredibly thin model measures just 5.75mm thick and features a marble dial.
Marble is closely associated with Rome, the birthplace of Bulgari. Cutting it into thin, precise pieces for the dial requires advanced techniques, which could only be achieved by Bulgari, with its outstanding jewelry craftsmanship.
This year, the company announced the Bvlgari Bvlgari 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Model, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Bvlgari Roma, the origin of Bvlgari Bvlgari. This model, housed in a simple 18K yellow gold case, also featured a Verde Alpi marble dial.
While the Bvlgari Bvlgari 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model was green, the newly announced Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon is made of blue Verde Alpi marble.
The Cal. BVL268 is a hand-wound tourbillon movement that is just 1.95mm thick and boasts a power reserve of approximately 52 hours.
