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2021 Bulgari New Octo Finissimo Releases
Three new models for us Octo Finissimo lovers to drool at. Our highly esteemed member Keks already pointed out the coolest one, but there are two more models for our eyeballs to look at!
Effortlessly cool guy "Keks" who is a big sports fan and watch fan really likes this model below.
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Titanium 103371
42mm 6.9mm thick, titanium, 30m water resistance
Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Chronograph GMT Steel 103467
43mm 8.75mm thick, steel, 100m water resistanceBoth Chronographs use the same BVL 318 movement. Here are some cool pics below...
That's the movement with the perhipheral rotor. You'll notice the perhipheral rotor has one segment made of platinum.
When you're dealing with ultra thin movements, the whole architecture becomes incredibly thin. Here's a tiny bar spring that's being fitted onto the gear train.
Ultra thin movements also mean ultra thin plates and bridges. Notice how thin this bridge plate is!
Below is the Octo Finissimo Automatic, where we have a new model with a brushed silvered dial. It's got a very monochromatic look. This joins the existing dials in black and blue.
40mm diameter, 6.4mm thick, 30m water resistance.
Thanks to you (and to Keks) for sharing the latest Octo Finissimo releases! I'm very attracted to this line, and I think it does make sense for Bulgari to continue updating its offering in this direction, given the enormous success of the OF ;-)
The new entry I like the most is probably the last one...I had a chance to sit down and see quite a few of the OF releases last I was in Napoli (summer of 2019), and I probably find the time-only version the neatest and most symbolic. However, one cannot go wrong with any of these beautiful declinations! ;-)
Cheers.
I'm a little worried about this watch in Napoli...
When I think Napoli, I think beautifully well dressed Italians all wearing bright colors or slightly unusual but expressive colors. Does this watch in grey titanium pair well with bright colors? It's so modern and monotonous that I'm imagining it pairs better with Prada with navy, white, greys, and blacks. Then again, I may be just worrying too much. I've got to own one of these pieces and stop worrying so much...
I would also be a bit worried about wearing this watch in Napoli (and I know you were expecting this *exact* line as an honest response ;-))
What is also true, however, is that the local people, at least in certain circles, do indeed tend to dress more originally/joyfully...For instance, I believe you like Isaia (also one of my favorite brands), and I think they represent *really* well the naturally pleasant style of the region! Don't of course expect every native in Napoli (or anywhere else) to be dressed like at a fashion show as they go about their daily routine....but on average, I do find the local style quite remarkable!👍
Cheers.
Cheers.
I'm starting to become a little more daring...
I like the way they dress in Napoli. Bright happy colors. And it's not overdone. It's usually just one piece; one pant, or one jacket, or one shirt. They try not to overdo it in Napoli. The polished steel version of the watch would probably work well, but the titanium model might be better suited to the very geometric lines of clothing with more grey tones. It's been a while since I've been to Napoli. Maybe we could arrange a little GTG there someday when COVID is over! I also want to visit the clothing factories and fabric mills.
Sorry to hear that, it’s indeed sad that an otherwise beautiful city has become known as the world capital of watch thefts, with all the obvious implications for tourism and also Italy’s reputation in general.
I visited Napoli a couple summers ago, and to be very honest, even if I’m Italian and had to see some ADs in the area, it didn’t cross my mind to bring a watch there (nor I let my girlfriend wear any particular jewels or bags — she’s young and Korean so even more “noticeable” than me in Italy). Ironically, a few select nearby towns on that magnificent coast (Amalfi, Positano, etc. or of course the island of Capri) are *extremely* safe. But as soon as you set your foot in the city you have to know that virtually anything can happen, sadly, including in the “safer” neighborhoods in the center😇😉
Sad but true, and better be aware in advance so to be safe and enjoy the trip👍😉
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I thinks it's pretty obvious
Bulgari is onto something iconic with this model series...
This chrono is pretty dam cool...
Like the time only model... there is a 'squareness' to the case, wrist-presence that I am not completely sold on... it looks so boxy...
However, I admire this series a LOT.
No doubt Bulgari created something within the genre... of SS elegant sport... yet unique enough to be its own.
How HUGE is that.
How many bigger brands have tried?
This is what is so magnificent about this series... and the movements are so legitimately excellent in visual design, authentically 'their own' design.
This is so hard to accomplish, and this is why I admire the model series so much, yet... for my own taste... wonder if it works for me...
I NEED to try them all on...
Yes! You have to try them all on!
The stainless steel version with the black or blue face excites me a lot, as does the standblasted titanium version. The sandblasted steel version that Foversta has is also very cool; it's actually plated in rhodium to get that whiteness. The plating is quite cool, apparently rhodium doesn't bond to steel very well, due to chemical properties. Thus, it's implied that the rhodium plating would wear out if applied directly onto the stainless steel. So they actually have to plate the steel watch in white gold, palladium, and then rhodium (or some sort of complex process) just so everything is satisfied from a chemical perspective.
I think the chronograph now with 100m WR in addition to the second time zone and auto winding qualifies as a real go anywhere sports watch.
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Yes! And the time only one in stainless steel is a go-anywhere non chronograph watch!
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One very minor correction
The silver-dial time-only Finissimo is the same model as the blue and black dials in steel from last year, which are just a tiny bit thicker than the titanium model with its 30m WE, but upgraded to 100m WR. Seems they’re calling this more resistant steel model the ‘Finissimo S’.
I have the original in Ti but was tempted by the steel in blue...and am even more tempted by the silver dial, which somehow seems to ‘fit’ the concept even better.
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I have the original in Ti but was tempted by the steel in blue...and am even more tempted by the silver dial, which somehow seems to ‘fit’ the concept even better.
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I like the original in Ti and the steel in blue or black the most personally! I anticipate I'll like the blue or black dial in the steel version more than this new grey dial.
I haven't seen the silver dial, but I like the blue or black dial so much already... I'd say you're well covered on the titanium model. That's the most pure form of this watch!
Effortlessly cool ;)
Thank you dearly for those kind and loving words.
An excellent summary of the novelties just presented and all add a nice complement to the existing offerings.
Many have tried offer a new line of contemporary sports watches with a unique character and excellent product feel. I believe Richard Mille successfully achieved that and Bulgari also has done this extremely well with this line so far at least. Thinking outside the box is a tall order and being able to deliver a product that can satisfy to this extent even taller.
Now... for the Purist edition what do we wish for... I can think of a few ideas
Until then I will effortlessly continue to enjoy my cool skeleton...
An excellent summary of the novelties just presented and all add a nice complement to the existing offerings.
Many have tried offer a new line of contemporary sports watches with a unique character and excellent product feel. I believe Richard Mille successfully achieved that and Bulgari also has done this extremely well with this line so far at least. Thinking outside the box is a tall order and being able to deliver a product that can satisfy to this extent even taller.
Now... for the Purist edition what do we wish for... I can think of a few ideas
Until then I will effortlessly continue to enjoy my cool skeleton...
Hmm, the Purist Edition. What about steel, time only, black dial, all indexes (no numbers at 6 and 12) and indexes and hands in orange colour?
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Very compelling!
I would prefer a 100mWR 40mm titanium case with black opaline dial and stick index (no numerals) and double sticks at 12... no brand or text at all on the dial ..
Very nice as well. I‘d also prefer the Bulgari branding to be a little smaller on the regular watches.
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Suppose
It would perhaps be quite similar to my titanium 40mm.... except mine is not 100mWR and has a skeleton dial...:
Gorgeous piece...
It doesn't hurt to own two... One cool one for WatchProSite gatherings like the Skeleton... And a steel 100 meters water resistant version for days you don't want to wear a Nautilus, but want to wear something similar. Octo Finissimo, the best alternative to the Nautilus!
The Tadao Ando is the one for you! No branding on the visible parts of the watch at all, not until you see the clasp of the bracelet!
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I‘ve got the all ceramic version. The branding is less visible being tone on tone and I like the „techy“ look
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Very cool!
I'm still crossing my fingers for a Tadao Ando version. In the meanwhile I drool at Horology75's photos...