Bulgari's Octo Finissimo Automatic Watch: A Collection That Defines Timeless Design

Having been graced with Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Automatic watch for a few uninterrupted months and the honour of giving it a thorough wrist-time review, one inevitably ponders what is its most beguiling feature. After almost a decade of hands-on exploration, and past reviews with the larger collection, one can emphatically declare that the watch still exudes an otherworldly aura, not unlike how it did when first donned in early 2017. Bulgari’s ambitious march towards crafting the extra-thin and ultra-thin masterpieces is not recent history, but it was indeed the Octo Finissimo Automatic that exhibited the brand’s prowess in this arena to its entranced public - as accessible as a luxury timepiece with a five-figure price tag can be. \tThough the overuse of the term ‘iconic’ can sometimes lessen its significance, in the realm of horology, true iconic masterpieces share an unmistakable characteristic - they retain their allure despite the changing times, evolving aesthetics, and growing maturity of their audiences. Consider the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 or the Submariner and the Speedmaster. These perennial classics stay almost unchanged, even after decades. The Octo Finissimo Automatic leaves its wearers and onlookers perennially fascinated in the same way, capturing them in an enchanting paradox of the familiar and the astounding. \tWith the Octo Finissimo Automatic watch, one perpetually discovers unique perspectives, as if trying to decrypt the original design brief or trace the deftly maneuvered challenges faced by the creators. This perpetual curiosity is rare for most watches but remains a constant companion with Bulgari’s creation. Almost a decade later, it seems apt to say that the Octo Finissimo Automatic still stupefies and leaves its wearers mesmerized, inviting them into its world of unparalleled horological harmony and elegance. Its thin silhouette, which can sometimes seem no thicker than a simple accessory bracelet, serves to enhance its charm while simultaneously housing an intricate network of components functioning in synchronized unison.