Bulgari Octo Finissimo Hands-On Review

Gwai · 2021-09-24T12:19:39Z

Explore the Bulgari Octo Finissimo with Gwai's hands-on review and collector insights. Discover its unique profile, ultra-thin comfort, and movement brilliance.

Marc, known as Gwai on WatchProSite, shares his long-awaited experience trying on several Bulgari Octo Finissimo models. His initial impressions, particularly of the Chronograph GMT, highlight the collection's unique blend of understated design and horological brilliance. This article delves into Gwai's observations and the community's diverse perspectives on these ultra-thin timepieces.

While I went specifically to see the silver dial small seconds in steel, above, and the black dial chronograph GMT on rubber strap, which they didn't have in store, the pictured chrono GMT made the strongest impression on me. The striking contrast between the subdued dial and case finishing and the utter brilliance of the movement was something that's still working on me.

What I liked about all of them is something many have observed: a very strong presence on the wrist at very (very!) low weight. Quite attractive I think.

Cheers

Marc

Key Points from the Discussion

The Octo Finissimo's unique profile, characterized by its flat, square-ish case, raises questions among collectors about its long-term appeal and potential to feel like a passing fad compared to more classic styling.
The titanium Octo Finissimo models are praised for their exceptional wrist comfort and 'insubstantial' feel, a quality that some collectors, like Jay (Eire), appreciate even in older Rolex bracelets.
The integration of the butterfly clasp into the Octo Finissimo bracelet is noted for its ingenious design, contributing significantly to the overall comfort.
Despite the comfort, the 'insubstantial' feel of the titanium bracelet can be a divisive aspect, with some collectors needing time to adjust to its lightness.
One collector reported an issue with their new Octo Finissimo movement shortly after purchase, indicating that even with exceptional timekeeping, manufacturing anomalies can occur.
The Bulgari Octo Finissimo line is widely regarded for its strong wrist presence and comfort, with the titanium version often cited as one of the most comfortable watches owned by collectors.

The Discussion

keks

Sep 24, 2021

all spectacular pieces

personally i own the skeleton and love wearing it... stealth and an engineering marvel. best of luck going through a decision making process on these.... personally i would love to see the new chrono but have not yet had a chance to do so in the real.

Gwai

Sep 24, 2021

Yeah, they promised to order the chrono on rubber for me to look at so

I'll update this post once I get a chance to see that one.

enjoythemusic

Sep 24, 2021

Looks Great On Your Wrist!

Enjoyed reading your initial impressions. Long-term, the bracelet is very comfortable too. Did you see how the clasp butterfly goes into the bracelet for added comfort? Look fwd to your opinion on other Octos.

Gwai

Sep 24, 2021

Thank you! Opening the bracelet on the wrist took me a while and only

when I understood how that worked did I also comprehend what you mentioned about the integration of the clasp. Ingenious and super comfortable, indeed. And the movements are obviously something to marvel at, too. Didn't take any movement pictures because I knew they'd suck. Fortunately I have plenty from the internet on my hard drive. Flipping over the watches was more than half the fun earlier today. Cheers Marc

kjkt3

Sep 24, 2021

Opening the image caused a sharp intake of breath.

FabR

Sep 24, 2021

Thanks for an excellent selection -- Bulgari really got so much right with the OF line, and there's still lots to like in all new iterations! Here's one of my favorite (and one of their simplest) versions:

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