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HANDS-ON: The rose-gold Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT is sleek, sculptural and downright sexy

We all know the Bulgari Octo Finissimo series as some of the most in-demand timepieces on the market today. You’ll find them peeking out of the well-turned cuffs of A-listers the world over. They’re sleek, sculptural, and let’s face it, downright sexy, and this one’s no exception. This is the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The rose-gold Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT is sleek, sculptural and downright sexy appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Phillips adds a sector touch to their limited-edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo is known first and foremost for its baroque-sculptural case design. But another defining feature across the Finissimo Automatic line is the clean dial that crops up through the collection. These dials are typically not very busy, either brushed, sun-ray lacquered, or matte sandblasted, with simply the hour indices and an asymmetrically … ContinuedThe post Phillips adds a sector touch to their limited-edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bulgari By Gérald Genta Octo Quadri-Retro Chronograph From 2011: Embodying The Past And A Possible Future Of A Once Imperious Haute Horlogerie Leader

The Bulgari by Gérald Genta Octo Quadri-Retro Chronograph features four retrograde displays and a jumping hour. Even more than its distinctive shape, the Octo Quadri-Retro’s strongest link to its Genta past is the crossfire of snapdragon displays on its sectored face. Tim Mosso dissects the history of this brand using the quirks of this uber-interesting timepiece.

Introducing: Bulgari And Phillips Find The Right Vintage Touches With A New Octo Finissimo Collaboration

The auction house adds some classicism to the modern Octo design.

Introducing the Bulgari x Phillips Octo Finissimo Special Edition

VIDEO: The new precious and polished Bulgari Octo Finissimo watches in rose and yellow gold

This year, the sandblasted rose gold Bulgari Octo Finissimo took its final curtain call within the collection, but at Geneva Watch Days in late August its successors arrived. Now we have two precious-metal options, with mixed brushed and polished finishing. The first is a standard-production, rose-gold model ref. 103637, and the second is a limited-edition, yellow-gold … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The new precious and polished Bulgari Octo Finissimo watches in rose and yellow gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This new Gerald Genta watch displays Mickey Mouse playing football ahead of the World Cup

Gerald Genta Disney watches are über collectable these days. So when Gerald Genta, owned by Bulgari, revived the collection with a new Mickey Mouse “Smiley” watch last year, the 150-piece limited edition sold out in the snap of a finger. Well, for those who may have missed out, Mickey is back ahead of the FIFA … ContinuedThe post This new Gerald Genta watch displays Mickey Mouse playing football ahead of the World Cup appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The new Polo Vintage 67 offers a timeless aesthetic and 90 hours of power reserve for under $3K (Live Pics)

Fashion brands wading into the world of watchmaking generally elicit scoffs from watch connoisseurs. But there are “fashion watches” and then there are quality watches fashioned by brands known for fashion. Just look how far Bulgari – previously associated with their jewellery and fragrances – has come over the last few decades. Ralph Lauren is … ContinuedThe post The new Polo Vintage 67 offers a timeless aesthetic and 90 hours of power reserve for under $3K (Live Pics) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Our Predictions In The Mechanical Exception Category Of The 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG): Bulgari, Chopard, Or Armin Strom?

Now we are onto the big bad boys of the GPHG. Mechanical Exception is where we put the most mechanically incredible watches head to head, and the name of the game is horological creativity. Aesthetics help but a wild, avant-garde watch can easily win this category because there is no limit. So how does our panel choose?

HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition reflects on the “Invisible Train”

When people call watches “art” it may seem like fluff and romance. Prior to smartphones and quartz timekeepers, mechanical watches were known as tools – the only means to track the time portably. Today, the art of watchmaking is primarily acknowledged due to the obsolescence of wristwatches, the luxurious maintenance of a traditional craft and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition reflects on the “Invisible Train” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail

When you think of watch collaborations with the Italian navy your mind would usually travel to a brand like Panerai, or possibly even Squale. That said, with Bulgari so proud of their Italian heritage, it makes perfect sense that they would pay tribute to an important piece of their nation’s history, regardless of their militaristic … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci sets sail appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Perfect Bulgari Octo Finissimo That I Can’t Wait to Buy (If/When It Launches)

Watch collector Perry Heim has waited long enough, maybe we all have, for the perfect Bulgari Octo Finissimo. And it's almost here, bar one small missing element. Perry explains what the Octo Finissimo still needs to scratch his itch.

The ‘do’s and don’ts’ of Octo Finissimo design with Bulgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani

Of all the people we get to interview in my line of work, the most interesting people to sit down with are the watch designers themselves. To hear the philosophy behind a design from the creator, provides key insight into the past, present and future of a collection. Unfortunately, by the time I joined the … ContinuedThe post The ‘do’s and don’ts’ of Octo Finissimo design with Bulgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hands-On: Here's What Bulgari Got Right In Its New Collaboration With Ducati

Our Café Racer correspondent reviews the just-announced Bulgari Aluminium Ducati Special Edition.

Bulgari Serpenti Misteriosi High Jewellery: A Precious Snake That Cleopatra Would Have Loved

Jewelry watches, especially high jewelry models, rarely become icons. The exceptions to these rules are few and far between, but the Bulgari Serpenti is one. And the latest high jewelry version is just sublime with its mechanical movement!

Hands-On: Seeing Is Believing With The Mirrored Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima Special Edition

Swiss watchmaking meets Italian design meets Japanese architecture.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo, The New Icon (Day 3 of Revolution Presents: Horological Symposiums at Geneva Watch Days)

Introducing: Shine On You Crazy Bulgari Aluminium Sorayama Special Edition

The Italian jewelry house collaborates with one of Japan's most famous artists.

Buffy’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days

Geneva Watch Days definitely isn’t as grand an affair as Watches & Wonders, however what it doesn’t have in quantity it certainly made up for in quality. Here are my personal top 5 picks from Geneva Watch Days 2022. Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo is the perfect platform for high-end collaborations, and … ContinuedThe post Buffy’s top 5 from Geneva Watch Days appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: Bulgari Celebrates 10 Years Of The Octo Line By Going For The Gold

Nothing says party like a pink gold Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT

GENEVA WATCH DAYS: The Bulgari novelties find a luxe upgrade for the Octo in gold

In March this year, Bulgari released the world’s thinnest mechanical watch with the Octo Finissimo Ultra, only to be beaten again in July by the Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari by just 0.05mm. While creating another record-breaking watch within a handful of months would be inconceivable, the Bulgari lineup for Geneva Watch Days offers an … ContinuedThe post GENEVA WATCH DAYS: The Bulgari novelties find a luxe upgrade for the Octo in gold appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing: Bulgari Puts Record-Thinness Aside In Favor Of Power Reserve With The New Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days

That's 192 hours, or 11,520 minutes, or 691,200 seconds.

The Spec Sheet: HODINKEE's Newest Series Debuts 60-Second Videos On Breitling, Cartier, Bulgari, and Rolex

Short-form watch videos, the HODINKEE way.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Silvered is the watch designer’s favourite version of this modern classic. Here’s why…

Responding to the admittedly fair criticism of offering a sports watch with just 30-metre water-resistance , Bulgari created the S line, with a slightly thicker steel case and screw-down crown, upping the water resistance to 100 metres. The Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Silvered opts for an exercise in supreme subtlety, as the dials adopt the sublime … ContinuedThe post The Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Silvered is the watch designer’s favourite version of this modern classic. Here’s why… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS ON: Jet, set, go with the Bulgari Octo Roma WorldTimer in black DLC

Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo tends to steal the limelight a fair bit, seemingly making headlines whenever a new version is released. The Octo Roma may not garner the same amount of attention or record-breaking mentions, but it’s an equally important range for those who may prefer a slightly more restrained design language and something with a … ContinuedThe post HANDS ON: Jet, set, go with the Bulgari Octo Roma WorldTimer in black DLC appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Gone Too Soon: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo In Blasted Rose Gold

Gold Octo, we hardly knew ye.

The Bulgari Octo Roma Naturalia x Wang Yan Cheng surges with organised chaos

Bulgari have spent the last decade focusing on the Octo Finissimo as the flagship for their haute-horology endeavours, however there’s a growing movement from the Octo Roma range to offer more variety in the world of high-end art watches. The Bulgari Octo Roma Naturalia x Wang Yan Cheng is one of their boldest Roma designs … ContinuedThe post The Bulgari Octo Roma Naturalia x Wang Yan Cheng surges with organised chaos appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Bulgari Aluminium Ducati Special Edition Chronograph And Riding The Ducati Streetfighter V2: Italian Icons Photofest!

You don’t have to be a Ducatisti to appreciate the Bulgari Aluminium Ducati Special Edition chronograph; it's eye-catching red dial is likely to catch everyone's eye. But it does go great with the fast Italian bike as Ian Skellern explains here.

Chris Hemsworth shows how to do the red carpet right with a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s face it watch spotting is a game that’s fraught with error. Yesterday, we suggested in this story that Chris Hemsworth was wearing a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Extra Thin. We’ve since received confirmation that the watch in question was, in fact, the skeletonised version of this watch. The copy below has now been … ContinuedThe post Chris Hemsworth shows how to do the red carpet right with a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.