Manufacturer: Bulgari Year: 2022 Reference No: 103672 Case No: BU2IHF5 Model Name: Octo Finissimo Automatic 10th Anniversary Material: Titanium Calibre: Automatic, cal. BVL 138, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Titanium Bulgari bracelet, max length 210mm Clasp/Buckle: Titanium deployant clasp Dimensions: 40mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: Accompanied by Bulgari International Warranty card dated May 9, 2022, fitted box, outer packaging and travel pouch.
Catalogue Essay
In just a few years, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo model has established itself as a major player in the high-end premium sports watch industry.
The Octo Finissimo's sleek taught lines, strong look, and extremely thin casing have become instantly recognizable and a favorite among collectors since its debut in 2017 with automatic movement and integrated bracelet.
The Bulgari caliber BVL 138 housed in the Octo Finissimo is one of the world's slimmest automatic movements, measuring only 2.23mm thick and boasting a 60-hour power reserve - the casing is remarkably only 5.15 millimeters thick.
The present 200 piece limited edition Octo Finissimo “Sketch” (as dubbed by collectors) was launched in 2022 in celebration of the model’s 10th anniversary and integrates the original design sketches on the dial of the watch giving the watch a somewhat whimsical yet graphic look.
The present Octo Finissimo “Sketch” is in almost unworn condition with its full set of accessories.
Originally from Kalarites, Greece, Sotirios Voulgaris emigrated to Rome because of Greece's rising poverty and difficulty separating from the Ottoman Empire. He set foot on Italian soil in 1880 with little money in his pocket and spent the next four years preparing what would go on to become Italy's oldest jewelry company.
In 1884, Bulgari opened its doors to the Italian people with its offering of jewelry and accessories. Bulgari's style takes from traditions in Greek and Roman craftsmanship to elegantly balance volume and subtlety. Later, in the late 1960s, Bulgari bridged classicism and modernity by introducing its seductive, now-iconic Serpenti collection of snake-shaped coil bracelets and watches. It is through its meticulous combination of influences that Bulgari has garnered an international and loyal high-profile clientele, which included Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. These Hollywood stars have immortalized the house's unique gem-adorned bracelets, necklaces and earrings in rounded forms.