2020 Bulgari Octo Finissimo 40mm Automatic Black 103297
Ref: 103297
Specification
Lugs : 29.5mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Bulgari box and Bulgari paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original integrated satin-polished 29.5mm stainless steel bracelet, a signed hidden push-button released deployment clasp and an additional 29.5mm leather strap in the box, the bracelet will fit up to a 7inch wrist. The watch is from September 2020 and is sold in worn condition, but overall fair condition as you can see, a full case and bracelet refurb can be provided at an additional cost. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.
The Watch
Here we have a 2020 Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Black 103297 with a satin-polished 40mm stainless steel octagonal case that has a slim profile and faceted accents leading to angular lugs, a lug-to-lug length of 46mm and a case thickness of just 6.5mm ensures a comfortable fit on your wrist. A perfect blend of Italian design and Swiss horology combining the worlds of the jeweller and the watchmaker, the watch and movement was first introduced to BaselWorld in 2017. On the right side, an octagonal crown with a black ceramic insert and a smooth bezel hold a flat sapphire crystal above a black matte textured dial, the octagonal theme continues with the inner chapter ring, applied steel 12, 6 and baton indexes in between mark the hours, at the lower left we have a sub-seconds with skeletonised Dauphine's hour and minute hand completing this distinctive slim dress watch, at 12 o’clock we have the Bulgari motif, as you rotate your wrist the hands and indexes play with the light. On the reverse a screwed-down exhibition case with hexagon screws, inside an incredibly thin automatic Bulgari Cal. BVL 138, 36 jewels, beating at 21,600 beats per hour, in the top right we have a Platinum micro-rotor, and the 2.23mm movement is decorated in beautiful Cotes de Geneve and perlage. The watch comes fitted on an integrated satin-polished 29.5mm stainless steel bracelet and a signed hidden push-button released deployment clasp, in the Bulgari presentation box, we have a Bulgari leather strap and paperwork.
Personal Note
The Octo has quickly become one of my favourite modern watches currently made, the Finissimo line even more so! The case proportions are incredible on the wrist, it wears so well despite looking like a large watch, especially with the bracelet design and lug connection. This example offers the best of both worlds with the bracelet and the strap option, between them you really do have two completely different looks, it's quite amazing! If you are on the fence, book an appointment and come see it for yourself.
The Brand
Founded in Rome in 1884 by the highly talented Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the brand quickly gained a reputation for Italian excellence with incredible craftsmanship and finest jewellery creations. In 1905 they opened a store in Condotti called the “Old Curiosity Shop”, to take advantage of the wealthy British and American tourists visiting Rome. During the 1940s they designed a watch that coils around your wrist like a snake. Their watches have been worn by many movie stars including Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, and Audrey Hepburn. Today they are a subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton joined by brands like TAG Heuer and Hublot.