Bulgari celebrates 140th anniversary with new Octo Finissimo automatic sketch dial

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Bulgari celebrates 140th anniversary with new Octo Finissimo automatic sketch dial The cool “sketch dial” concept is back, this time revealing the mechanics beneath the dial. wholesale watches replica

Launched over a decade ago (how time flies…), Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo collection has become one of the most successful legends in recent watchmaking history. These watches not only broke slim records one after another, but also redefined the concept of ultra-thin watches with modern design and casual wear. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the collection, Bulgari has released a pair of cool models with sketch dials. One of the most popular models in the collection, the Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch Dial returns to celebrate the brand’s 140th anniversary.

Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, where the brand remains headquartered. As one of the most prolific watchmaker/jewellers in the industry, the brand is known for its bold designs such as the time-honored and iconic Serpenti – watches and jewelry. Bulgari’s watchmaking craftsmanship combines the Italian “Sweet Life” (Dolce Vita) style with the seriousness of true Swiss manufacturing. In recent years, with the launch of a number of high-complexity watches, it has become more and more sophisticated. The more important… But mainly the Octo Finissimo, which is one of the most important watches. Iconic creations over the past decade have propelled the brand’s development in the watch industry.

On the occasion of the brand’s 140th anniversary, Bulgari has chosen the Octo Finissimo Automatic, a second generation watch with improved case and specifications, as the basis for two limited edition watches. Important is the return of the “Sketch Dial” concept, first launched in 2022 to mark the tenth anniversary of the collection and as a tribute to its designer Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. Today, these two watches are highly sought after, available in both automatic and chronograph versions, paying homage to the dial design. The Octo Finissimo Automatic 140th Anniversary Edition once again features a hand-painted dial, but this time revealing the mechanics beneath the dial. patek philippe nautilus

Let’s talk about the basics first. Not surprisingly, we have the classic Octo Finissimo Automatic Watch MK2 version. This means that the watch is made of stainless steel or 18k rose gold, with satin and polished facets (not the original sandblasted style at launch), and the case has been improved to be more user-friendly, with comfortable 100m water resistance and screw-down Crown. This evolution comes at the expense of thickness, which is now 6.40mm instead of the original 5.15mm. Despite this, the Octo Finissimo Automatic watch is still one of the thinnest automatic watches on the market. The 40mm diameter and overall design are now mature.

As mentioned before, Bulgari offers a choice between classic stainless steel and luxurious 18K rose gold with a matching bracelet. These slim bracelets come in equally satin and polished finishes and close with a hidden butterfly clasp. The sapphire crystal case back reveals the in-house caliber BVL138, an ultra-thin automatic movement (just 2.23 mm tall) wound by a platinum micro-rotor that, despite its thinness, boasts a comfortable 60-hour power reserve. The watch is larger in size, with most parts exposed on the horizontal plane, and is decorated with Côtes de Genève stripes, circular textures and beveled bridges. The crystal is specially engraved with the words “Editizione Limitata” and “1884-2024”, as well as the limited edition of the watch. replica richard mille watch

However, this is not the only side of the watch where the movement is visible… The new sketch dial of this Octo Finissimo Automatic 140th Anniversary Edition pays homage to the mechanism. The sandblasted base dial is colored to match the material of the case and features a hand drawing by Buonamassa Stigliani, his first sketch for the BVL138 movement. Of course, this isn’t for everyone and is definitely an acquired taste, but it adds a human, fun touch to a fairly serious watch. For contrast, the hands are black PVD-coated and satin-finished – although the small seconds at 7 o’clock is barely visible. best fake watches

Technical Specifications – BVLGARI OCTO FINISSIMO AUTOMATIC WATCH 140TH ANNIVERSARY SKETCH DIAL
Case: Diameter 40 mm x Height 6.40 mm – Stainless steel or 18k rose gold, satin brushed and polished – Sapphire crystal front and case back (mentioned Edizione Limitata 1884-2024) – Screw-locked crown, ceramic inlay – 100m water proof
Dial: Sandblasted dial to match case color – First hand-sketched replica of Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani’s BVL138 movement – Black PVD coating and Holy Polished hands
Movement: Manufacture Caliber BVL138 – Ultra-thin automatic movement with platinum micro-rotor – 36.60 mm x 2.23 mm – 36 jewels – 21,600 vibrations/hour – 60 hours power reserve – Hours, minutes, small seconds
Bracelet: Stainless steel or 18K rose gold bracelet, satin-brushed and polished – concealed three-fold clasp
Model: 104163 – Stainless Steel
104165 – rose gold

Aftertaste of the classics Tasting the Ulysse Nardin Nautical Series Grand Feu Enamel Tourbillon Watch

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Watchers are all too familiar with the Ulysse Nardin luxury watch‘s connection with navigation. In the 19th century, a marine astronomical chronometer was created for the explorers who braved the ocean. Following this origin, the brand also gave birth to the nautical series wristwatch. surface. Some time ago, the Watch House also photographed a representative work of the nautical series, which incorporates the Grand Feu enamel craftsmanship and the style of the tourbillon with large complex functions. Today, I will take real pictures to bring watch friends to reminisce about this classic. wrist watch.

This Nautical Grand Feu enamel tourbillon watch was launched at the 2017 Geneva Watch Fair. It has been 5 years since then. At that time, this watch featured three self-produced technical highlights, namely artistic craftsmanship, complex movement, avant-garde Technology, so this nautical watch, it can also be said that Athens has integrated the core watchmaking concepts.

The watch is made of stainless steel, and the stainless steel bezel also has a coin pattern design on the side. The size is 43 mm and the thickness is 12 mm, which is slightly larger, but the thickness is properly controlled. The shell is mainly decorated with polishing process, and the left side also retains the design of the Athens classic nameplate, and the independent number of the watch will be engraved on the top. cheap replica watches

The screw-in crown on the left side is engraved with the brand anchor logo on the top, and the whole body is covered with rubber to increase friction, which is convenient for the wearer to grasp and adjust the winding. There are also crown shoulder guards on both sides. .

The white Grand Feu enamel plate of this watch comes from the Donzé Cadrans workshop. Ulysse Nardin has been working closely with this independent enamel workshop in Le Locle, Switzerland, and acquired the enamel directly in 2011. The workshop has continued to innovate and optimize this extremely complex process.

As one of the representative arts of Athens, enamel technology is relatively basic. Although it is not as sophisticated as cloisonné enamel and micro-painted enamel, it is still very difficult to ensure its pure effect. From the real pictures, the effect of this watch is indeed pure white and flawless, combined with a bit of gem-like gloss, showing a simple and elegant beauty. The dial layout of the fake watch inherits the design of the brand's early marine astronomical clock, which is very recognizable. The combination of the track scale, Roman numeral hour markers and hands is also very retro. 12 o'clock is the power reserve display. The power reserve is very important for the navigation clock, and the clock cannot be stopped. Therefore, when the power reserve is insufficient during sailing, it is necessary to find and replenish it in time to ensure accurate travel time.

At 6 o’clock, the tourbillon produced by Athens itself makes one revolution in 60 seconds. Compared with the traditional tourbillon, the flying tourbillon does not block the front and cancels the upper bracket. The visual effect of the operation is more beautiful and the viewing experience is higher. On this picture, it can also be clearly seen that the silicon parts used by Athens for it, silicon is the last of the three self-produced highlights mentioned at the beginning.

As a watch series representing the origin of the connection between Athens and the sea, nautical elements are naturally everywhere. Through the back transparent design, you can clearly appreciate the double anchor hollow oscillating weight of this UN-128 movement, and the movement is also fully integrated. Embellished with circular Côtes de Genève, brushed, with fish scales on the invisible base. The movement is equipped with a silicon escapement and hairspring made in Athens, and a full chain can provide 60 hours of power reserve.

The watch is equipped with a black leather strap with a stainless steel folding clasp, and Athens also provides a tape option for the watch.

This nautical tourbillon is actually compared with the new design of the 175th anniversary. Although the design is the same style, you will find that the 175th anniversary represents a purely traditional watchmaking style. Type lugs, crown shoulder pads, transparent back and 100-meter waterproof performance, even the screw-in crown is covered with rubber, and rubber strap styles are also available. These diverse elements will be more like luxury sports. The fake luxury watches can take into account sports, leisure and formal wear at the same time, which is very versatile. Enamel and flying tuo is a combination that you can never get tired of seeing. Although the size is 43 mm, the thickness is properly controlled. My wrist circumference of 16.5 is actually very good.

Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar Watch Hands-On

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Some people might not immediately associate Jacob & Co. with haute horlogerie, but that doesn’t change the fact that the brand makes some of the most outrageous, daring, and expensive watches you can buy today. Just look at their Grand Complication Masterpieces and you’ll find otherworldly watches like the Twin Turbo Twin Triple Axis Tourbillon Minute Repeater and Epic SF24 Flying Tourbillon. However, the mainstay of Jacob & Co.’s Grand Complication Masterpieces has to be the Astronomia, which has since spawned many different versions such as the Clarity & Black watch. The latest one is called Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar, which we’ll be introducing today.

Again, this isn’t the first time we’ve had the chance to use an Astronomia watch. The last Astronomia watch we had a chance to play with was the Astronomia Clarity & Black, but the new Astronomia Solar is a better value. We’ll discuss the differences later, so let’s start with the case first.

The housing design remains largely unchanged. 18k rose gold is used to form the rough outlines, and the spaces in between are filled with sapphires, allowing the owner to unobstructed views of the movement inside. The Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar has a case diameter of 44.5mm, which is a bit smaller than other Astronomia watches. The case is 21mm thick, and yes, that’s not a typo. That’s because the case itself has to be quite large to accommodate the fantastic 3D movement, and it has an insanely domed sapphire crystal. So, the Astronomia Solar, like other Astronomia watches, is really chunky. Don’t expect it to slip down your shirt sleeve, rest assured everyone will notice it on your wrist – you already know that, of course.

Water resistance is only 30m, which is understandable for the complexity of the watch. Moving on, one thing some may notice is that there is no visible crown. Well, setting the time and winding is actually done using two foldable 18k rose gold “bows” on the back of the case. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to take a photo of the chassis, but it’s similar to the system you’ve found on some previous Astronomia iterations. Of course, one will be drawn to the whimsical and refined world within the dial. Jacob & Co. ASTRONOMIA SOLAR BITCOIN Tourbillon AS310.21.AB.AA.A

Like other Astronomia watches, the movement of the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar is exposed on the dial for all to see. There’s a lot to see and a lot to move. First, the movement actually consists of three separate arms; one arm leads to the sub-dial that displays the time; the other leads to the flying tourbillon; and finally, the third arm leads to the earth.

Although eclipsed, the time is remarkably legible, and the blue hour and minute hands are quite large, contrasting with the skeletonized sub-dials in 18k rose gold. The flying tourbillon features the Jacob & Co. logo on the tourbillon bridge, which actually rotates on two axes. Yes, this is not an ordinary tourbillon, it is a dual-axis tourbillon. Horizontally, it rotates every 60 seconds. In the vertical direction, it rotates every 10 minutes.

Finally, the globe, made of rose gold and blue lacquer, rotates on its own axis every 60 seconds. It also revolves around the dial every 10 minutes, as the entire structure, or the movement itself, rotates clockwise every 10 minutes. But that’s not all, as the aventurine base, decorated like the night sky, rotates counter-clockwise every 10 minutes.

With Astronomia Solar, Jacob & Co. wanted to create a model of our solar system in a review fake watches. Thus, in the middle of the dial is a 1.5-carat Jacobite-cut rhubarb, representing the sun. Jacob & Co. also uses amethyst, garnet and three other gemstones in smoky quartz to represent other planets. These planets all rotate with the movement, rotating the dial every 10 minutes. The end result of all these spinning elements is stunning, it looks like you have a mini solar system spinning on your wrist.

The movement that makes it all happen is the in-house JCAM19 movement. Consisting of 444 parts, this movement is unique because it is mainly made of titanium. Since the mainspring has to drive so many rotating parts, titanium is used to reduce the load on the mainspring. The tourbillon beats at 4Hz and the JCAM19 has a power reserve of 48 hours. It’s also flawless, with sandblasted and beveled bridges, rounded textures on the gear train components, and polished countersinks and screws.

In terms of visual appeal and being a statement piece, the Astronomia Solar watch has few peers. On the wrist, the watch screams “Look at me!” Of course, this watch offers a lot to see and appreciate. Granted, that’s a bit overkill, and purists will argue that the watch serves no practical purpose. For example, the positions of the planets are not accurate, unlike Van Cleef & Arpels’ Midnight Planetarium watch, but compared to the Midnight Planetarium, the Astronomia Solar‘s fast-spinning dual-axis tourbillon and its dial, its constantly changing position and movement. For a fun watch that lets those around you instantly know your worth, I can think of no better watch for the job than the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar watch.