Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium Review

Key Points from the Discussion

• The Octo Finissimo, particularly the regular edition on a bracelet, is a stealthy watch that often goes unnoticed by those unfamiliar with horology, yet impresses those with an eye for design.
• The initial impression of lightness can make the watch feel 'plasticky,' but the titanium bracelet's ability to warm to body temperature enhances comfort, making it 'melt into the skin.'
• The Octo Finissimo's GPHG win was well-deserved, marking Bulgari's evolution into a legitimate integrated watch manufacture, moving beyond its previous image as an assembler of industrial acquisitions.
• The New York Boutique LE features blue hands, indices, 'Fifth Avenue' on the dial, and '1 of 15' etched on the case side, with a blue 'New York, Roma' on the case back crystal.
• While the watch's lightness is striking, some suggest a darker blue for the hands and indices might enhance the aesthetic, comparing the current blue to Porsche's Miami Blue.
• Despite its 40mm diameter, the Octo Finissimo wears comparably to a Royal Oak 15300, with exceptional comfort and bracelet integration rivaling RO/Nautilus/Oyster bracelets.
• The in-person experience significantly elevates the Octo Finissimo's appeal, distilling the essence of the watch more effectively than photos alone.
• While generally a good watch with comfortable ergonomics and easy manual winding, the Finissimo's timing can become erratic if subjected to impacts, with a range of -10s to +10s per day.