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BVLGARI 2019
Jul 29, 2019,23:24 PM
Another 2019 winner for their fifth iteration of the extra-thin automatic Octo Finissimo Collection with a Chronograph-GMT complication. Within the sand-blasted 42mm titanium case of 6.90mm thick is their Calibre BVL 318, exceptionally thinness of 3.30mm.
Octo Finissimo Chrono GMT Titanium, full titanium piece - dial, crown, bracelet and folding-clasp.
Chronograph pushers at 2H & 4H positions, sandwiching the crown like a crown-guard.
The GMT-adjuster is at 9H.
Pushers are seamlessly blend with the faceted architectural design of the watch.
The titanium crown is adorned with a black polished ceramic. The case is specified to 30m water-resistance.
On the sand-blasted titanium dial - hour, minute and chronograph hands. The sub-dials - at 3H is 24-hr local timezone, 6H - 30-minute totaliser and small second at 9H.
The chronograph pushers, easily depressed, snappy, pretty good tactile feedback. Chronograph-hand is steady, not jumpy, probably due to the column-wheel.
Titanium bracelet and clasp, with exposed strap-pin area for ease of possible strap change or even occasional cleaning of the bracelet in a ultrasonic-machine.
Caliber BVL 318, has a power-reserve of 55 hours, charged by a platinum peripheral-rotor with a full unobstructed view of the decently finished movement.
For those who prefer a bit of heft, chunkier watch, the Octo L'Originale Chronograph may be a good alternative.
The 41mm case is a combo of steel and rose gold with a water-resistance rating at 100m.
The black part is sandblasted stainless steel case treated with DLC (Diamond-like carbon coating) with 18 kt rose gold octagon and crown.
On the anthracite dial is 18 kt rose gold hand-applied indexes, and sub-dials - 3H is 30-min totaliser, 6H is 12-hour totaliser and small-second at 9H.
Integrated black rubber strap
BVL 328, a 5-Hz calibre with a silicon escapement and 50 hour power-reserve.
For the Ladies, this is one interesting piece - the Lvcea Skeleton.
Another new one with quartz movement - Serpenti Seduttori. Thinner than previous Turbogas collection and with hexagonal stylized links instead for the bracelet.
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