Lot 10
BULGARI
OCTO FINISSIMO TOURBILLON MARBLE
This unique Octo Finissimo watch in marble is a true marvel of craftsmanship: the 40mm DLC treated titanium case and bracelet are covered with a Verde di Alpi marble. At 6 o'clock, the marble dial reveals the 1.95mm thin manual tourbillon in-house caliber BVL 268.
Description
The Octo Finissimo Tourbillon is a legend: It is the 1st world record of a series of 9, established in 2014 with its 1.95mm thin movement. Bvlgari has reached a milestone in the development of ultra-thin watches since. Produced as a one-off and with no equivalent in the watchmaking world, Bulgari intends to etch the 10th Edition of Only Watch in stone for all time. The green marble used for this spectacular watch, named Verde di Alpi, comes from the Aosta Valley, the natural passage linking Switzerland and Italy, though the Alps. Its dominant colour in nature, evoking abundance, growth and energy, is offset with white veins, recalling the serpentines of alpine forests and snowy peaks.
The inspiration behind the piece came from ancient times when marble was featured in Roman architecture by most skillful artists of all time. Marble expressed Rome’s history and glory and was adopted in 1934 when the Bulgari store was enlarged and refurbished by the renowned Italian architect Florestano Di Fausto: he decided to unify the two separate buildings at ground floor with travertine marble and designed four large openings for display windows and a central doorway, all framed by green African marble cornices. Marble was also present inside the store in the floors decorated with the iconic eight-pointed star inlay, as well as in the columns and tables.
Specifications
Model name:
Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Marble
Ref: 103660
Case:
DLC titanium case covered with a layer of 0.5mm of Verde di Alpi green marble — 110 facets
Dial:
Dial covered with a 0.6mm layer of Verde di Alpi green marble — Gold-plated hands
Calibre:
BVL 268: Bulgari Ultra thin manual movement with flying tourbillon and special ball bearing system, milestone of the category — Functions: hours, minutes, tourbillon — Caliber diameter: 36.2mm — Caliber thinness: 1.95mm — Frequency : 3Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour) — Components: 253 — Jewels: 13 — Power reserve: 52 hours
Bracelet:
DLC titanium bracelet covered with a layer of 0.4mm of Verde di Alpi green marble on both the edges and the top of the link
Dimensions:
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 6.9mm thin
Specificities:
The Art of Miniaturization is one of the core talents of Bulgari watchmakers, including the thinnest tourbillon into a timepiece in marble, is the demonstration of their high-watchmaking craftsmanship.
Covering the piece with thin layers of real marble without cracks with a great design is true art and required 800 hours for both development and production.
Experience
The purchase of this one-of-kind timepiece will be combined with one night in Bulgari's newest hotel in Roma as well as lunch or dinner with one person from Bulgari Horlogerie Top management and the visit of the Villa Albani Torlonia where a rich collection of marble sculptures can be seen.
The brand
Bulgari
Part of the LVMH Group, Bvlgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a jewellery shop. Known as the magnificent Roman jeweller and master of coloured gems, Bvlgari has established a worldwide reputation for Italian excellence and enjoys renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship. The company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury manufacturer of goods and services, ranging from fine jewels and high end watches to accessories and perfumes, and featuring an unrivalled network of boutiques and hotels in the world’s most exclusive shopping areas.
Demonstrated through its numerous philanthropic partnerships, Bvlgari deeply believes in innovating the present for a sustainable future through its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and giving back – to nature and to the community.