From JustLuxe content material associate iW Journal
Because the Bulgari Octo Finissimo celebrates its tenth anniversary, the originator of the design and public sale home Phillips have joined forces to create the Octo Finissimo Particular Version Phillips in affiliation with Bacs and Russo, a restricted version mannequin that echoes the gathering’s monochromatic dial, skinny octagonal case and symmetrical design components.
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Particular Version Phillips in collaboration with Bacs and Russo.
As Bulgari designs all the time consult with Roman structure, the brand new particular version additionally retains the Roman sense of geometric symmetry. So across the middle of the sandblasted titanium dial you see a symmetrical set of engraved markers the place solely 12 and 6 break the sample. The brand new watch eliminates the secondary dial discovered within the historic Octo Finissimo design, a choice that highlights the absolutely spherical dial inside the eight-sided case.
“With this designed dial, our intention was to create a symmetry and pay homage not solely to Bulgari’s Italian roots, but additionally to the good Italian architects and designers of the twentieth century,” explains Aurel Bacs, Senior Advisor, Bacs & Russo.
“By avoiding the small seconds counter, a primary for this mannequin, we needed to give attention to the engraved dial with its massive numerals and the chapter ring whose colour swings from black to grey to bronze, relying on the lighting.”
The skinny 40mm case and bracelet are completed to match the sandblasted titanium dial.
Bulgari’s BVL 138 motion with a platinum micro-rotor (seen from the case again) powers the watch and provides a powerful 60-hour energy reserve. The watch might be offered as a restricted version of fifty items by means of Phillips Watches.
Worth: $16,600.
Specs:
Octo Finissimo Particular Version Phillips in collaboration with Bacs and Russo (Ref. 103709)
Motion: Additional-flat mechanical self-winding with platinum micro-rotor, caliber BVL 138 (2.23 mm thick); 60-hour energy reserve; frequency 21,600 vph (3 Hz).
Case: 40mm sandblasted 40mm titanium, clear again with particular engraving on the sapphire crystal on the again, water-resistant to 30 meters.
Name: Laser engraved sandblasted titanium.
Bracelet: Sandblasted titanium with built-in folding clasp.
Award: $16,600.
