There are those who say that perfection does not exist, but Bulgari seems determined to disprove this cliché. With the new Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC, the famous Italian fashion house has in fact created a true masterpiece of engineering and style, creating the thinnest mechanical watch in the world. But what makes this timepiece so special?
A subtlety of a watch: but an absolute record
The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC It measures just 1,7mm thick, practically a sheet. This extraordinary result was achieved thanks to the optimization of the 40 mm case, which houses 170 components in a very small space. Bulgari has thus surpassed the previous record held by another watch, the Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari, 1,75 mm thick.
To create this concentrate of technology, Bulgari used innovative materials such as tungsten carbide for the main plate and titanium for the bracelet, lugs and bezel. Thanks to these choices, the Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC is not only ultra thin, but also incredibly light and resistant. Unlike Bulgari's previous ultra-thin models, this watch is certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC). What does it mean? It means that it has passed rigorous tests to ensure maximum precision in measuring time. An added value for a watch that is already an icon of style and innovation.
Integrated digital experience
The back of the watch is engraved with a “datamatrix” which, as Bulgari general manager Antoine Pin explains, offers a “digital watch experience”. This code allows owners to access all product information, including warranty and user manual. A way to combine tradition and modernity in a single, extraordinary object.
The Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC has an absurd (for me) price: 590.000 dollars. Only 20 copies will be produced. Each watch is accompanied by a case that automatically winds and sets it. A luxury for a few, but which testifies to Bulgari's commitment to creating timepieces that are true works of art to wear on the wrist (as well as real investments). Remaining on the technical level, Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC shows brand new standards. This extraordinary timepiece is not only the thinnest in the world, but also a concentration of technology, style and precision. A unique object, destined to leave its mark in the history of watchmaking and to become the dream of every enthusiast. Because, as Bulgari demonstrates, perfection not only exists, but can be worn on the wrist.
