Bvlgari has revealed a major exhibition showcasing its Octo Finissimo line at Geneva Watch Days 2025, alongside the unveiling of two new models that continue the collection’s reputation for technical and creative innovation.
Octo Finissimo Lee Ufan X Bvlgari
The event, first launched in 2020 by Bvlgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, has become an established fixture on the horological calendar. Babin described it as “more agile, more inclusive, and more collaborative”, highlighting its role in bringing together both leading maisons and independent watchmakers.
At this year’s edition, Bvlgari presented a first-of-its-kind exhibition charting the Octo Finissimo journey from its 2014 debut to its most recent advances. Over just 11 years, the collection has achieved ten world records for slimness and complexity. Key pieces on display included the Octo Finissimo Automatic of 2017, the 2021 Aiguille d’Or-winning Perpetual Calendar, and the Skeleton 8 Days launched in 2022. The exhibition also traced the development of the Octo Finissimo Ultra models, culminating in the Ultra Tourbillon introduced earlier this year.
Octo Finissimo Lee Ufan X Bvlgari
Among the new releases was the Octo Finissimo Lee Ufan x Bvlgari, created in collaboration with the Korean-born, Japan-based artist. The design references Ufan’s exploration of contrasts, pairing a mirrored dial with black hands in a titanium case and bracelet. Powered by the BVL 138 calibre, the watch is limited to 150 pieces and finished with a unique hand-treated titanium surface. Each caseback carries the artist’s handwritten signature.
Bvlgari also revealed the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Marble, a technical achievement that introduces Italian marble to ultra-thin watchmaking. Measuring just 4.85 mm thick, the model features a deep blue marble dial set within a platinum case and houses the BVL 268 calibre with flying tourbillon. Production is limited to 30 pieces.
Bvlgari Bronzo
The brand expanded its Aluminium collection with the introduction of the Bvlgari Bronzo, marking the first use of bronze in the line. Two models were unveiled: the Bronzo GMT, equipped with the automatic calibre B192 and a 50-hour power reserve, and the Bronzo Chronograph, featuring the calibre B381. Both combine sandblasted bronze with black rubber and are designed to develop a unique patina over time.
