In 2020, Bulgari was one of the leading brands at the start of Geneva Watch Days. Now in its seventh year, this increasingly exciting new product fair saw Bulgari release a masterpiece befitting the occasion.
Text by Tsubasa Nojima
[Article published on January 2, 2025]
"Octo Finissimo Vianney Halter Limited Edition"
The unique "Octo Finissimo" has arrived, born from a collaboration between Bulgari and independent watchmaker Vianney Halter. Inspired by novelist Jules Verne and precision engineering, its design embodies the "retro-futuristic" realm that lies between the Victorian era and science fiction.
Automatic movement (Cal. BVF200). 21,600 vibrations/hour. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. Titanium case (40.5mm diameter, 9.7mm thickness). 30m water resistance. Limited edition of 30 pieces worldwide. Price upon inquiry.
Automatic movement (Cal. BVF200). 21,600 vibrations/hour. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. 18K rose gold case (40.5mm diameter, 9.7mm thickness). 30m water resistance. Limited edition of 10 pieces worldwide. Price upon inquiry.
This timepiece features an innovative layout with a white opaline dial visible through four small windows. The time is displayed at 2 o'clock, the day and night indicator at 4 o'clock, the second time zone at 8 o'clock, and the date is displayed in an arc-shaped window between 10 and 12 o'clock. This unique layout is made possible by Bulgari's newly developed micro-rotor automatic movement, Cal. BVF200. It boasts a power reserve of approximately 60 hours, and the striped decoration on the bridges and the perlage on the mainplate can be admired through the case back.
The case has a diameter of 40.5mm and a thickness of just 9.7mm. Two variations of case material are available: titanium and 18K pink gold. The titanium case model comes with a titanium bracelet and will be sold in a limited edition of 30 pieces worldwide. The 18K pink gold model features a brown leather strap and will be limited to only 10 pieces worldwide.
"Octo Finissimo Dazzle"
This new model, based on the Octo Finissimo, features a small seconds subdial at the 8 o'clock position. From the dial (excluding the bezel) to the case and bracelet, a dazzle camouflage pattern, inspired by automotive camouflage, is applied, camouflaging the edges and lines of the Octo Finissimo and creating a visual effect where only the outline remains. This camouflage is made possible by the company's proud high-precision laser engraving technology. The delicacy and regularity achieved by this technology are said to be at a level that cannot be achieved by any other processing method.
Automatic movement (Cal. BVL138). 21,600 vibrations/hour. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. Titanium case (40mm diameter, 5.15mm thickness). 30m water resistance. 2,893,000 yen (tax included).
By designing watches that do not emphasize the watch's primary function of displaying the time, the company is re-examining the idea that "haute horlogerie is also an art of image, perception, and interpretation."
The case and bracelet are made of titanium. The case is compact, with a diameter of 40mm and a thickness of 5.15mm, and houses the Cal.BVL138, an ultra-thin movement with a micro-rotor automatic winding mechanism that is only 2.23mm thick.
"Bvlgari Titanio GMT"
Automatic movement (Cal. B192). 28,800 vibrations/hour. Power reserve approximately 50 hours. Titanium case (40mm diameter, 9.7mm thickness). 100m water resistance. 907,500 yen (tax included).
The new "Bulgari Titanio" embodies modernity by inheriting the iconic design of the "Bulgari Aluminum" while being given a titanium exterior. One of these models, the "Bulgari Titanio GMT," features a 24-hour display with a two-tone outer dial and a triangular GMT hand for displaying a second time zone.
The overall tone is predominantly dark, giving it a simple and chic impression despite the use of multiple colors common in GMT watches. However, legibility and visibility are well ensured, for example, by using black and gray to differentiate between day and night in the 24-hour display.
The sandblasted case is a manageable size with a diameter of 40mm. Also noteworthy are the black rubber bezel featuring the Bulgari logo and the rubber strap with titanium links. With 100m water resistance, it can be worn daily regardless of weather or season. Its lightweight titanium construction ensures a comfortable fit, making it ideal as a daily watch. The movement is the automatic Cal.B192, boasting approximately 50 hours of power reserve.
"Bulgari Titanio Chronograph"
Automatic movement (Cal. B381). 28,800 vibrations/hour. Power reserve approximately 42 hours. Titanium case (41mm diameter, 12.35mm thickness). 100m water resistance. 907,500 yen (tax included).
Another new addition to the Bulgari Titanio line is the "Bulgari Titanio Chronograph." This model, like the Bulgari Aluminum line, follows the design codes of the original Bulgari Aluminum, but is given a new look through the use of titanium.
Like the Bulgari Titanio GMT, this model features a chic color scheme and is a sporty chronograph watch with a tachymeter scale around the outer edge of the dial. It has a small seconds subdial at 3 o'clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock, a 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock, and a date display in a small window at 4:30.
The 100m water-resistant case, featuring a black DLC-coated titanium crown and push buttons, measures 41mm in diameter and 12.35mm thick. It's a relatively thin size for an automatic chronograph. The case has a sandblasted finish, creating a contrast with the black rubber bezel and the rubber strap with titanium links. The movement is the Cal. B381, an automatic chronograph with approximately 42 hours of power reserve.
