Bulgari X Phillips Octo Finissimo Review
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Bulgari X Phillips Octo Finissimo Review

By christianch · Jan 4, 2023 · 20 replies
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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.

Here is my first incoming of 2023: The Bulgari X Phillips Octo Finissimo. which I just picked up today and I am happy to share my first impressions and photos with you! 



On the 30 November the auction house Phillips announced the BVLGARI x PHILLIPS in association with BACS & RUSSO. I was immediately intriguied by this collaboration.  This is the first collaboration using a sector dial and probably also the only one to remove the seconds indication to create a more pure and symmetric layout. 









Bracelet and the case is sandblasted titanium, not different to other editions and my Revolution edition Finissimo




The execution of the dial is fantastic, sometimes reminding me of the kindly e-ink system. There is also no BULGARI writing or logo on the dial.









Here a comparison with my 2017 Octo Finissimo Revolution (manual wound) 



the watch is powered by the Caliber BVL 138 automatic with micro rotor in platinum 






I am very happy about the watch and allocation from Phillips! It is a very limited edition of 50. Is a wonderful iteration of the iconic finissimo with a lot of character.

How do you like it ?
Thanks 
Christian

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piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)
Jan 4, 2023

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 😅.

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patrick_y
Jan 5, 2023

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.

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piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)
Jan 5, 2023

I remember your collection is pretty awesome... Like many others here 😎

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christianch
Jan 5, 2023

may be should sell it ? I didn't wear it so much (not a fan of manual wind in general).

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Moka-Tiger (Ron)
Jan 5, 2023

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.

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keks
Jan 5, 2023

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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