Bulgari opens 2017 Baselworld introducing a new world record, the Octo Finissimo Automatic, the slimmest ultra-thin self-winding watch on the market to date. After introducing its Tourbillon in 2014 and a Minute Repeater in 2016, Bulgari has unveiled its new creation featuring a total thickness of just 5.15mm, while its self-winding movement is just 2.23mm for a 40mm diameter equipped with a platinum micro-rotor. Bulgari has developed an in-house movement to drive the Octo Finissimo Automatic: Calibre BVL 138. An offset small seconds hand adds an additional to refinement. To ensure smooth energy regulation, it beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and has a 60-hour power reserve. Bulgari also introduced a major evolution of its icon: Serpenti. Eternally youthful, the new Serpenti opens a new field of expression. The icon adopts double wrap-around straps made from multicolour exotic leathers. A natural and legitimate continuation of the Serpenti saga, these new straps are made from karung, whose skin is particularly resistant and supple.
Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin and Bulgari Horlogerie MD Guido Terreni, alongside several Brand Ambassadors who joined on stage, led the press conference that has been followed by the discovery of the booth highlighting Bulgari’s unique blend of Swiss watchmaking expertise and Italian design before enjoying a cocktail gathering the five celebrities and the numerous press representatives.