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Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37mm (Ref. 104089), 2026

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Bvlgari (maker)
Date
2026
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 37 mm
Stock no.
Product 8688099459255
Credit line
Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8688099459255)
Catalogue title (original)
2026 Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37mm - Box and Papers (Ref. 104089) (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8688099459255), this is a wristwatch by Bvlgari, made in Switzerland, dated 2026. The Atlas places it in the Contemporary Horology period (2010 – Present) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 37 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Huntington Company

History and Significance Not every iconic watch has been around for fifty years. The Octo Finissimo reached icon status in little more than a decade because Bulgari approached modern watchmaking from an entirely different perspective. Rather than trying to recreate vintage designs or compete directly with established sports watches, the brand focused on architecture. Every surface, angle, and facet of the Octo case feels more like contemporary Italian design than traditional Swiss watchmaking. That philosophy extends well beyond the exterior. Since its introduction, the Finissimo collection has repeatedly broken world records for ultra-thin mechanical watchmaking, proving that technical innovation and modern aesthetics can exist together. The result is a watch that feels incredibly light on the wrist while maintaining remarkable presence through its geometric design. Reference 104089 perfectly captures everything that has made the collection so successful. At 37mm, it offers proportions that appeal to a wide range of wrists without sacrificing the unmistakable silhouette that has become synonymous with the Octo Finissimo. While trends within the luxury watch market continue to evolve, this is one of the few modern designs that already feels timeless. Writer’s Thoughts The first time you handle an Octo Finissimo, it's almost surprising how thin and light it feels. Yet despite those dimensions, it has incredible wrist presence because of the way Bulgari designed the case. Every edge catches light differently, giving the watch far more visual impact than its size would suggest. This particular reference 104089 is exactly what we'd hope to find. Purchased in April 2026, it remains in near mint condition and is accompanied by a true complete set with everything originally supplied by Bulgari. Whether you're already familiar with the Octo Finissimo or looking to experience one for the first time, this is the kind of example worth waiting for. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: Bulgari Model: Octo Finissimo Year: 2026 Case Material: Titanium Case Size: 37mm Dial: Grey Movement: Automatic Strap/Bracelet: Integrated titanium bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Original Bulgari folding clasp Contents: Complete set Condition Case: Near mint with only the faintest signs of careful handling. Dial: Original dial in excellent condition. Hands: Original hands in excellent condition. Crystal: Clean and free of notable wear. Strap/Bracelet: Original integrated titanium bracelet in near mint condition. Buckle/Clasp: Original Bulgari folding clasp in near mint condition.

Historical context

Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)

Silicon components, connected watches, optical-lattice research clocks and a thriving independent scene.

Smartwatches became the world's best-selling watches, while mechanical watchmaking focuses on craft, innovation (silicon components, new escapements) and independent makers.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Mechanical Renaissance

Atlas type guide

Wristwatches

Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.

After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.

What to look for

  • The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
  • The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
  • Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
  • Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.

Dating clues

  • Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
  • Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
  • Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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