Previously available in platinum or titanium, the new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar now comes in 18K rose gold. Pushing the boundaries of horological complexity to unprecedented heights, this extraordinary timepiece stands as the world’s thinnest perpetual calendar watch currently available, featuring an in-house automatic calibre measuring a mere 2.75 mm in thickness.
The technical achievement cannot be overstated—within the extremely confined space of the slender 5.80 mm 18K rose gold case—40 mm in diameter—, an astonishing 408 components work in perfect harmony. Each meticulously crafted part contributes to the watch's ability to track time with perpetual accuracy, automatically adjusting for months of varying lengths and even leap years without requiring manual correction.
The watch's angular octagonal case, rendered in sandblasted 18K rose gold, provides a contemporary architectural presence that sets it apart from traditional round perpetual calendars. The technical sophistication continues with the watch's display system, incorporating retrograde jump-back indicators for the date and the leap year. This arrangement not only optimizes legibility but adds dynamic visual interest as the indicators snap back to their starting positions at the end of each cycle, complemented by rich brown hands and indexes.
Meticulously crafted in sumptuous sandblasted 18K rose gold, the watch features a matching rose gold dial that is merely just 0.3 mm thick. This thoughtful color palette creates a luxurious visual contrast against the warm metallic backdrop, enhancing both legibility and aesthetic refinement. This exceptional timepiece embodies a distinctive fusion of Italian design sensibility and Swiss watchmaking expertise, with the inherent warmth and sophistication of rose gold elevating the overall impression of understated luxury.
The integrated sandblasted 18K rose gold bracelet completes the monochromatic aesthetic, secured by a three-blade folding buckle for comfort and security. Despite its ultra-thin profile, the timepiece maintains water resistance to 30 meters, ensuring durability for everyday wear.
The crown, elegantly integrated into the case profile, features a black ceramic insert for enhanced durability and tactile refinement. The transparent case back reveals the exceptional movement finishing, while the three-blade folding buckle ensures secure and comfortable wear of the integrated 18K rose gold bracelet.
Turning the watch over reveals the ultra-thin automatic calibre BVL 305 with micro-rotor. This movement offers a generous 60-hour power reserve while operating at a frequency of 21,600 vph—3Hz. The transparent case back reveals the intricate mechanical ballet within, allowing owners to appreciate the exceptional finishing and engineering that makes such extreme thinness possible.
On the wrist, the new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar in 18K rose gold ref. 104175 wears slightly bigger than its actual size because of its square shape and ultra-thin profile and is not too top-heavy as most solid gold watches. The Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar stands as a modern horological masterpiece and a testament to Bvlgari's relentless pursuit of technical excellence and distinctive Italian design sensibility.
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