Bulgari is under the spotlight with the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tadao Ando Limited Edition, the third model designed in collaboration with the world-famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
Announcing its cooperation with the famous architect for the first time in an event held in Tokyo in 2019, the brand introduced two different models within the framework of this partnership. Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tadao Ando Limited Edition, which is among the 2021 novelties, became the third model offered to watch lovers within the scope of this cooperation.
The model in the modern Octo series comes with a case designed with a diameter of 40mm and a height of 5.15mm. The case, which is made of matte black ceramic with a sandblasted surface, has a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides on the front, and a sapphire crystal display cover on the back. There is also the signature of the famous architect on the case back. The elegant case can withstand water pressure up to 30 meters only.
Stylish model sports a simple dial designed by Tadao Ando. On the surface of the dark blue lacquered dial, there is a spiral motif that expands outward from the point where the off-centered small second's hand is located. Hosting Octo-style skeleton hands, the dial features a crescent-shaped Moon motif at 4:30. Known as Mikazuki in Japanese culture, this motif symbolizes rebirth and the passage of time.
The model ticks with the manufacture Caliber BVL128. The automatic movement, which is wound with a micro-rotor made of platinum, stands out with its 60-hour power reserve time when fully wound, as well as its thinness.
The model, which is limited to only 160 pieces, comes on an integrated bracelet made of matte black ceramic. The list price for the model is EUR 18,500.
The Octo model family, which successfully symbolizes the brand's point in traditional watchmaking, continues to expand with new versions added to the collection. As long as the versatile and dynamic nature of the concept continues to be combined with the dexterous hands of the design team led by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, it seems that Octo will continue to maintain its unique place in the world of watches.
