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Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Titanium (Ref. BGO40TXT), 2018
- Maker / attribution
- Bulgari (maker)
- Date
- 2018
- Historical period
- Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Materials / technique
- titanium
- Dimensions
- Case 40 mm
- Stock no.
- Product 8533516484791
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8533516484791)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 2018 Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Titanium - Box and Papers (Ref. BGO40TXT) (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8533516484791), this is a wristwatch by Bulgari, made in Switzerland, dated 2018. The Atlas places it in the Contemporary Horology period (2010 – Present) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: titanium. Recorded dimensions: Case 40 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 Bvlgari’s Octo Finissimo line changed how people looked at modern watch design. While many brands stayed within traditional shapes and proportions, Bvlgari pushed forward with something distinctly architectural. The Octo case, with its layered geometry and sharp transitions, feels closer to industrial design than classical watchmaking, yet it remains balanced on the wrist. This reference in titanium highlights what the Finissimo concept is really about. The ultra-thin profile, combined with lightweight material, creates a wearing experience noticeably different from most steel sports watches. It almost disappears on the wrist, but visually it still carries a strong presence due to the case design and integrated bracelet. The movement is just as important here. Bvlgari’s use of a micro-rotor automatic caliber allows the watch to stay extremely thin while still offering the convenience of automatic winding. Through the open caseback, the finishing and layout are clean and modern, aligning with the overall design language rather than trying to mimic traditional decoration. Writer’s Thoughts The weight, or lack of it, is the first thing that stands out. The monochromatic look keeps it restrained even though the case design is complex. It’s also one of the few pieces that can sit between sport and dress without feeling out of place in either setting, thanks to its thinness. 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: Bvlgari Model: Octo Finissimo (Ref. BGO40TXT) Year: 2018 Case Material: Titanium Case Size: 40mm Dial: Grey dial with small seconds Movement: Automatic Bvlgari micro-rotor caliber Strap/Bracelet: Integrated titanium bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Bvlgari folding clasp Contents: Complete set Condition Case: Case shows light wear consistent with use, with sharp edges retained throughout. Dial: Clean with no imperfections. Hands: Hands are clean. Crystal: Clear, with almost no wear. Strap/Bracelet: Bracelet is in excellent condition with no stretch and light wear only.
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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