Bulgari - Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic. After the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon in 2014, the Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater in 2016 and last year’s Octo Finissimo Automatic, at Baselworld 2018 Bulgari is presenting another watch that sets a new world record in watchmaking. In fact, at just 3.95 mm thick, the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic is the world thinnest automatic tourbillon ever produced. The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic is a 50-piece limited edition with a price of Euro 125,000.

After the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon in 2014, the Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater in 2016 and last year’s Octo Finissimo Automatic, at Baselworld 2018 Bulgari is presenting another watch that sets a new world record in watchmaking.

In fact, at just 3.95 mm thick, the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic is the world thinnest automatic tourbillon ever produced.

Working on the basis of the Finissimo Tourbillon movement launched in 2014, this new development – Calibre BVL 288 – handles automatic winding via an innovative and attractive peripheral oscillating weight positioned on the back of the movement.

This weight is made of white gold and aluminium, two metals whose contrasting density enables the circular weight to oscillate in a particularly regular manner.

The flying tourbillon is equipped with a ballbearing system which contributes to the reduced thickness.

Measuring just 1.95 mm thick and endowed with a 52-hour power reserve, the highly innovative Calibre BVL 288 Finissimo is housed in a 42 mm sandblasted titanium case which leaves the openworked skeleton movement in full display.

An opening on the back of the watch, depicting the stylised motif adorning the entrance of the boutique on the Via Condotti in Rome, provides a chance to admire both the tourbillon and the oscillating weight in action.

All elements of the watch, including the highly refined and smooth bracelet, express modernity combining sturdiness and lightness.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic is a 50-piece limited edition with a price of Euro 125,000. bulgari.com