Bulgari - Octo Finissimo CarbonGold

Bulgari presented two new Octo Finissimo models in CarbonGold, the CarbonGold Automatic and the CarbonGold Perpertual Calendar. Prices and details

The Octo Finissimo by Bulgari has established eight world records since 2014. Two of them were achieved by the Octo Finissimo Automatic (2017 record) and the Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar (2021 record).

The luxury brand is now presenting these two exceptional timepieces in a new interpretation characterized by cases, dials and bracelets crafted from forged carbon, with touches of gold for an even more luxurious appearance.

Extremely lightweight, the anthracite-coloured carbon has a completely matt finish with a unique visual effect caused by the alternating layers of carbon fibers that are randomly arranged, making each case essentially unique.

Carbon offers a highly effective contrast to the golden display elements and the crown, which is crafted in polished rose gold.

The Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Automatic ref. 103779 has a diameter of 40 mm and a total thickness of 6.90 mm (compared to 5.15 mm of the titanium version).

Water-resistant to 100 metres / 330 feet, it features a transparent sapphire crystal case back held in place by eight gold screws, showcasing the ultra-thin manufactured Calibre BVL 138 with automatic winding via a platinum micro-rotor.

Operating at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour), it boasts a 60-hour power reserve. The rose gold bridges are beautifully decorated by hand with Côtes de Genève, while the oscillating weight is forged from rose gold-plated platinum.

The Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Perpetual Calendar ref. 103778 features a diameter of 40 mm and is only slightly thicker compared to the corresponding titanium version (7.60 mm vs 5.80 mm).

The indications of hours, minutes, retrograde date, day, month, and retrograde leap year are driven by the self-winding Calibre BVL 305, offering an autonomy of 60 hours. Price: Euro 100,000.

While the CarbonGold versions are thicker than their corresponding titanium models, they provide higher water resistance (100 meters / 330 feet compared to 30 meters / 100 feet).

Both the Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Automatic and the Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Perpetual Calendar are equipped with bracelets made from forged carbon and fastened to the wrist through a 3-blade folding clasp in DLC-coated steel. bulgari.com

Suggested reading:

- The history of Bulgari watches