
christianch, a seasoned collector, shares his initial impressions and detailed photographs of the Bulgari x Phillips Octo Finissimo, a highly anticipated collaboration. This article delves into the unique design choices and horological significance of this limited edition timepiece, offering readers an exclusive look at its distinctive features and how it compares to other iconic Octo Finissimo models.








Finissimo dial is plain simple in my mind, few exceptions for Tadao 1st gen and other LE. I'm simply not used to it, actually 😅.
The pierced dial in the Revolution version is awesome. The manual wind is pretty cool too! Although it's a little hard to wind when the watch is approaching max power reserve. They should make a Revolution version in automatic too! Plus, notice the Revolution dial is in Roman numerals! I like the Roman numerals and I already like the Arabics of the standard dial. The lack of any branding is also very cool. Similar to the Tadao Ando and Sejima which also doesn't feature any branding.
I remember your collection is pretty awesome... Like many others here 😎
may be should sell it ? I didn't wear it so much (not a fan of manual wind in general).
Loving and preferring the "beauty of simplicity" these days, I prefer the PHILLIPS, although the revolution also is a beauty indeed. Wear it in good health and enjoy the honeymoon. Even though the PHILLIPS has more detail with sector dial, it works wonderfully without 2nd hand and "BVLGARI". I have the blue-dial OF and love the simplicity of the dial, which is just enough to amaze and amuse, but not look cluttered.
I was about to congratulate you to the world of OF… until I saw you were already there!! Both quite stunning versions, my lean would be to the Rev as it feels more raw and was much earlier. But the Phillips is not far behind! Two amazing pieces of well engineered manufacturing combined with most original design language!
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